What Cannect does

Cannect (legal entity CANNECT SERVIÇOS DE INTERNET S/A, CNPJ 41.418.943/0001-16) is a privately held Brazilian digital health platform founded in 2020 and headquartered in São Paulo that intermediates access to medicinal cannabis treatments. The company operates a three-pillar ecosystem: Cannect Profissionais, a telemedicine network of partner doctors (specialists in neurology, nutrology, family medicine, acupuncture, oncology support, pain management, and psychiatry) who issue cannabis prescriptions through the platform; Cannect Produtos, an e-commerce marketplace aggregating 50+ CBD and cannabis brands from domestic RDC-327 suppliers and ANVISA-authorized international importers; and Cannect Cuida, a free nursing care coordination program providing ongoing patient monitoring and prescriber-aligned support. Supporting modules include 100% digital prescription submission/validation and online consultation booking with video capability, priced at R$99 (general practitioner) to R$250 (specialist) per session with PIX/card/boleto payment options.

The underlying technology is a proprietary digital health platform combining prescription management, real-time appointment scheduling, and a multi-supplier marketplace integrated with ANVISA-authorized supply chains. Cannect monetizes through per-consultation fees, marketplace commissions (it does not sell products directly), and ancillary consultancy services (ANVISA form assistance, supplier intermediation, order tracking). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the owned web platform and mobile app, supplemented by community-led content marketing through the CannaLize blog and #revoluçãoverde social channels. The company is fully Brazil-focused with no disclosed geographic expansion, raised approximately $8.16M in its July 2023 funding round led by Supera Capital, and operates with a 1-10 person team.

Name

Cannect

Legal name

CANNECT SERVIÇOS DE INTERNET S/A

Website

https://cannect.life

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cannect is a Brazil-focused digital health platform that connects patients to partner doctors for medicinal cannabis prescriptions and operates a curated marketplace of 50+ CBD and cannabis brands, supplemented by ongoing nursing care coordination under its Cannect Cuida program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Cannabis Digital Health Platform

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Dispensary + Delivery/Online Pickup (Omnichannel Retail) (CRANAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Cannabis Delivery & Online Ordering (CRANAGAG), Cannabis Subscription & Membership Delivery Programs (CRANAGAI), Cannabis Dispensary + Wellness/Apothecary Format (Supplements, Skincare, etc.) (CRANAFAJ)

Keywords

• Medical cannabis platform
• Cannabis telemedicine services
• Online prescription marketplace
• Patient care coordination
• Wellness product marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Consultation Fees: Platform charges fees for consultations with partner doctors. Specialist consultations start at R$ 150,00 via PIX, with general practitioner consultations at R$ 99,00. The company acts as intermediary between patients and healthcare professionals.
2. Marketplace Commission: E-commerce marketplace connecting patients with cannabis medicinal products from various brands. The company intermediates purchases between patients and suppliers, with no direct product sales.
3. Consultancy Services: Platform provides consultancy services for cannabis product access, including ANVISA form application assistance, supplier intermediation, and order tracking coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cannect operates a digital health ecosystem platform connecting Brazilian patients with licensed cannabis-prescribing doctors via online consultations, processing medical prescriptions digitally through a mobile app, and providing a curated marketplace of cannabis-derived products from domestic and international suppliers. The platform also includes the "Cannect Cuida" coordinated nursing care program for ongoing patient monitoring during treatment.

Product overview

Cannect is a digital health ecosystem platform providing end-to-end services for medical cannabis treatment in Brazil. The platform operates through three core integrated products: Cannect Cuida (coordinated care program with specialist monitoring), Cannect Produtos (curated marketplace for cannabis and wellness products), and Cannect Profissionais (network of licensed cannabis-prescribing doctors). Supporting these core offerings are consultation scheduling (Consulta Online) via video call and digital prescription submission (Envio de Receita Digital), creating a seamless journey from diagnosis through treatment delivery. The platform also offers supplements, functional mushrooms, weight management products, and genetic testing services. All operations are conducted in compliance with ANVISA regulations (RDC 660/2022) for cannabis-derived product importation and sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cannect Cuida: Exclusive nursing care program offering coordinated patient support and continuous health monitoring aligned with prescriber guidance.
• Cannect Produtos
• Cannect Profissionais

Products and services

• Cannect Cuida A coordinated care program featuring a dedicated team of health specialists providing ongoing patient monitoring, treatment adjustments, and human support throughout the cannabis medicinal treatment journey. Free program for patients with active prescriptions.
• Cannect Produtos (Marketplace) Curated marketplace featuring cannabis-derived and wellness products from approved suppliers meeting pre-established quality and reliability criteria. Includes domestic ANVISA-approved (RDC-327) products and import channels, covering cannabis oils, health supplements, functional mushrooms, weight management products, and genetic testing services.
• Consulta Online (Online Consultation) Digital consultation scheduling platform connecting patients with partner healthcare professionals licensed to prescribe medical cannabis. Includes specialists across neurology, oncology, psychiatry, family medicine, acupuncture, nutrology, and pain management. Consultation fees range from R$99 (general practitioners) to R$250 (specialists).
• Envio de Receita Digital (Digital Prescription Submission) Digital prescription processing service enabling patients to submit medical prescriptions via mobile app for validation with ANVISA-authorized pharmacies and importers, eliminating in-person bureaucracy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Product delivery in under 25 days for imports
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Partner Doctors (Dr. Cyro Vidal, Dr. Frederico Menezes Gomides, Dr. João Victor Machado, Dr. Ronaldo Kiviatcoski Kozlowski)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of licensed healthcare professionals across Brazil who specialize in cannabis medicinal therapy. Doctors offer consultations through the Cannect platform, providing prescriptions for patients meeting treatment criteria. Partnership enables the platform's core telemedicine service offering.
• CBD Brand Partners (50+ brands including FoliuMed, Canna River, CBDistillery, cbdMD, Lazarus Naturals, Prati-Donaduzzi, Valtellinamed)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketplace featuring domestic and international CBD brands. Products sourced from both ANVISA-approved domestic suppliers and authorized international importers. Brands include major US producers like CBDistillery and cbdMD, as well as Brazilian manufacturers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cannabis & Saúde: Brazilian digital platform offering medical cannabis information, doctor connections, and patient access pathways. Directly comparable as a Brazilian cannabis telemedicine and education platform serving the same patient segments as Cannect.
• Kaya Mind: Brazilian cannabis-focused digital health startup offering consultations, prescriptions, and patient support for medicinal cannabis. Comparable to Cannect in combining telehealth, prescription facilitation, and patient education for the Brazilian market.
• Dr. Cannabis: Brazilian platform connecting patients with cannabis-prescribing physicians and providing treatment guidance. Comparable as a direct competitor offering consultation booking and ongoing patient support in Brazil's medical cannabis category.
• The Green Hub: Brazilian cannabis community and education platform with content, prescriber connections, and patient resources. Comparable to Cannect in serving Brazilian cannabis-curious and cannabis-naive patient segments through digital content and clinical referrals.

Regional players

• WeCann: Brazilian cannabis media and community platform covering medical cannabis news, policy, and patient stories. Comparable to Cannect's content-marketing and community-led GTM motion, though less focused on transactional telehealth and product sales.

Broad incumbents

• HempMeds Brasil: Brazilian subsidiary of HempMeds (Medical Marijuana Inc.) distributing imported CBD products with established ANVIA import authorization. Comparable as a supplier-anchored cannabis player in Brazil competing for the same prescription-driven patient base.
• Dutchie: Leading North American cannabis e-commerce and logistics platform powering dispensary online ordering and pickup. Comparable to Cannect's marketplace and omnichannel retail functionality, though operating in a more mature US/Canadian market.
• Leafly: US-based cannabis marketplace and education platform connecting consumers with dispensaries, doctors, and brands. Comparable to Cannect's combination of marketplace, doctor finder, and consumer education content, though at much larger scale in the US market.

Others

• Prati-Donaduzzi: Major Brazilian pharmaceutical manufacturer with ANVISA authorization to produce cannabis-based products (RDC 327). Listed as a brand partner on Cannect's marketplace; also a potential competitor or supplier disintermediation risk for Cannect's commerce layer.
• Foliumed: Brazilian cannabis-focused company with ANVIA-authorized products sold through domestic pharmacy channels. Listed on Cannect's marketplace as a brand partner; represents both a supply-side participant and a potential DTC competitor in Brazil's medical cannabis category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CannectLife
• Facebookfacebook.com/cannect.life
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cannect-saude
• Instagraminstagram.com/cannect.life

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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