What Claybourne does

Claybourne Industries Inc. (operating as Claybourne Co.) is a California-based cannabis breeder, cultivator, and retail brand founded in 2017 and headquartered in Perris, CA. The company controls an indoor, controlled-environment cultivation and distribution operation through CI Distribution, LLC at 1320 W. Oleander Ave., and sells across California, Nevada, New York, and (via a Canopy Growth partnership) Canada. Its product portfolio spans ultra-premium flower (Gold Cuts), standard premium flower (Classic Cuts), infused pre-rolls (Flyers and Frosted Flyers), small buds, and vape products (Gassers and Gold Cuts Gassers), complemented by branded merchandise.

The company's differentiation rests on proprietary cultivation and post-harvest techniques — total-darkness hang-drying, on-stem minimal touch hand-trimming, and LED-driven indoor cultivation with off-peak energy scheduling — combined with a large-scale, genetics-driven breeding program led by co-founder and plant geneticist Brent Barnes. Claybourne was an early adopter of full terpene and cannabinoid profile disclosure on packaging with QR-code-accessible Certificates of Analysis, and operates a multi-channel marketing engine spanning a YouTube "Strain of the Week" series, athlete/influencer partnerships, and event marketing around the "Always On The Gas" brand positioning.

Commercially, Claybourne generates revenue through wholesale distribution to licensed dispensaries (the primary channel), direct-to-consumer delivery via Eaze, and a company-operated e-commerce storefront, with retail pricing set at the dispensary level across multi-tier SKU lines. The company has secured a California Bureau of Cannabis Control license (C11-0000032-LIC), closed a $17.5 million funding round in October 2021 (equity from Green Acre Capital, debt from Bespoke Financial, plus equipment financing) to fund capacity and national expansion, and reports being the 3rd largest cannabis brand in California.

Name

Claybourne

Legal name

Claybourne Industries Inc.

Website

https://claybourneco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Claybourne is a California-based cannabis breeder, cultivator, and retail brand operating across California, Nevada, New York, and Canada, serving premium cannabis consumers through licensed dispensaries and direct-to-consumer channels via its multi-tier flower and infused pre-roll portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Cultivation and Retail Brand

NAICS

Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hemp Flower & Pre-Roll Retail (Non-Dispensary) (CRANAHAE), Cannabis Accessories & Ancillary Product Delivery (Vapes, Papers, Devices) (CRANAGAJ), Cannabis Accessories & Ancillary Products Wholesale (Vapes, Packaging, Hardware) (CRAOAIAH)

Keywords

• Premium cannabis flower
• Infused pre-rolls
• Cannabis cultivation
• Cannabis vape cartridges
• Cannabis brand

Headquarters

HQ city

Perris

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cannabis Product Sales: Claybourne generates revenue through the sale of premium cannabis flower, infused pre-rolls, and related products to consumers via dispensaries and direct-to-consumer delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Claybourne breeds, cultivates, and sells premium indoor-grown cannabis flower, infused pre-rolls, and vape cartridges under tiered sub-brands (Gold Cuts, Classic Cuts, Small Buds, Flyers/Frosted Flyers, Gassers, Gold Cuts Gassers). Products are sold through licensed dispensaries and direct-to-consumer delivery channels, with third-party lab-tested potency and full terpene/cannabinoid profiles printed on packaging. The company also sells branded merchandise through its own e-commerce storefront.

Product overview

Claybourne Co. is a California cannabis company offering a multi-tier portfolio of cannabis products since 2017. The core offering spans ultra-premium flower (Gold Cuts), standard premium flower (Classic Cuts), and infused pre-rolls (Flyers including Frosted Flyers), complemented by smaller-format flowers (Small Buds), vape products (Gassers and Gold Cuts Gassers), and branded merchandise. The company emphasizes trichome preservation, terpene/cannabinoid transparency, and quality consistency across its product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gold Cuts: Ultra premium flower product line featuring high-end cannabis strains with preserved trichomes
• Flyers
• Classic Cuts
• Small Buds
• Gassers
• Frosted Flyers
• Frosted Flyers Variety Pack

Products and services

• Gold Cuts Ultra-premium connoisseur cannabis flower line featuring top-shelf strains with exceptional trichome preservation, unique genetics from the in-house breeding program, and detailed terpene/cannabinoid profiles; hand-trimmed on-stem using minimal-touch processing for quality-focused adult consumers.
• Classic Cuts Premium cannabis flower collection representing Claybourne's standard tier offering quality cannabis at accessible price points for adult consumers.
• Flyers Pre-Rolls Pre-roll product line including Frosted Flyers infused pre-rolls with THCa diamonds and multiple flavor varieties in 8-pack and bundle configurations for adult consumers.
• Small Buds Popcorn buds and smaller cannabis flower from newer growth or lower-light areas of plants, offering quality cannabis at reduced nug size for adult consumers.
• Gassers Cannabis vape product line featuring cannabis extracts and concentrates for vaporization consumption by adult consumers.
• Gold Cuts Gassers Premium cannabis vape products combining high-quality extracts with Gold Cuts genetics and profiles for adult consumers seeking ultra-premium vaporization.
• Claybourne Branded Merchandise Claybourne-branded apparel and lifestyle merchandise sold through a dedicated e-commerce storefront, supporting brand identity and lifestyle positioning alongside the cannabis product portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3rd largest cannabis brand in California by market share
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Canopy GrowthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Canopy Growth announced Claybourne's brand expansion into Canada, with Claybourne's Frosted Flyers Variety Pack winning 'Best Infused Pre-Roll' at the 2026 Grow Up Awards. Canopy Growth facilitates Claybourne's entry into the Canadian cannabis market, with products rolling out at select retail stores across Canada for the summer season. The partnership includes an expanded Frosted Flyers product lineup with four new variety pack formats.
• El BluntominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClaybourne partnered with El Blunto to release four blunt products, expanding their pre-roll portfolio with co-branded offerings.
• CI Distribution, LLCcoreOthersCI Distribution, LLC is the operational entity located at 1320 W. Oleander Ave., Perris, CA 92571, handling the company's distribution and fulfillment operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cookies: Cookies is a leading California cannabis lifestyle brand built around premium flower, genetics, and streetwear/merchandise, with a flagship retail store and multi-state presence. Highly comparable to Claybourne in premium flower positioning, lifestyle branding, and retail partner distribution.
• Stiiizy: Stiiizy is a California-based cannabis brand best known for its pod-based vape system plus premium flower and pre-rolls. Direct peer given California origin, premium positioning, vape/pre-roll portfolio overlap with Claybourne's Gassers and Flyers, and multi-state retail distribution.
• Jeeter: Jeeter is a leading infused pre-roll brand and one of the most direct competitors to Claybourne's Frosted Flyers lineup. Both brands compete in the infused pre-roll category with multi-state distribution through dispensaries.
• Lowell Herb Co. Lowell (formerly Lowell Farms) is a California-based premium cannabis cultivator and brand with flower, pre-rolls, and vapes. Direct comparable given similar California roots, premium flower focus, lifestyle branding, and wholesale-to-dispensary distribution model.
• Raw Garden: Raw Garden is a California-based cannabis brand known for clean, high-quality flower and concentrates at accessible prices. Comparable to Claybourne's Classic Cuts and Gassers tiers via its California cultivation-led, value-plus-quality positioning.
• Pacific Stone: Pacific Stone is a California- and multi-state cannabis flower brand with packaging-forward design and value-tier pricing. Direct peer to Claybourne in California flower brand identity and dispensary distribution.
• Backpack Boyz: Backpack Boyz is a California-born cannabis lifestyle brand built around premium genetics, influencer marketing, and dispensary wholesale. Comparable to Claybourne in lifestyle positioning, premium flower, and California-to-multi-state expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Wyld: Wyld is a top-tier multi-state cannabis edibles/beverage brand with broader category reach than Claybourne. Overlaps as a multi-state premium cannabis CPG brand competing for similar dispensary shelf space and consumer occasions.
• Glass House Brands: Glass House Brands is a vertically integrated California cannabis cultivator and retailer (Nursery, Farm, dispensaries). Broad incumbent comparable given California cultivation scale, retail footprint, and multi-category portfolio (flower, pre-rolls, vapes).
• Canopy Growth: Canopy Growth is one of the largest publicly traded cannabis companies and Claybourne's strategic partner for Canadian expansion. Comparable as a broad incumbent that overlaps in premium flower and pre-rolls across multiple geographies.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzT0gZP-xfFPY-QzKoHbMbw
• Instagraminstagram.com/claybourneco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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