BZAM
BZAM Ltd. is a Canadian multi-licensed cannabis producer that cultivates, processes, and markets flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and infused products under five consumer brands (BZAM, High Stick, -ness, Highly Dutch Organic, Knuckles) — sold through provincial cannabis control boards, a flagship retail store, and DTC e-commerce across Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersWinnipeg, Canada
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BZAM does
BZAM Ltd. is a Canadian multi-licensed cannabis producer headquartered in Ancaster, Ontario (Winnipeg, MB is referenced as a corporate location), operating under the brand name BZAM after a rebrand from The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD). The company cultivates, processes, and markets recreational cannabis products through a portfolio of five consumer brands — BZAM (innovation-led), High Stick (pre-rolls), -ness (flavour and format variety), Highly Dutch Organic (organic greenhouse), and Knuckles (upcoming) — spanning flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and infused products.
Production is anchored in a 130,000 sq. ft. certified organic hybrid greenhouse facility in Ancaster, ON, equipped with PRIVA environmental automation, clean energy power, and organic living soil inputs. The facility has an annual production capacity of over 17,500 kg and supports the company's pheno-hunting genetics programme (a 12-month cycle of evaluating seeds for desirable bud structure, THC, and terpene profiles) plus a cryo-ethanol extraction capability for producing strain-specific, odourless cannabis oil used in vape manufacturing. The company is also noted for donating over 27,000 kg of organic produce to community food banks through a partnership with Neighbour to Neighbour.
Commercially, BZAM generates revenue primarily by selling cannabis products to provincial liquor and cannabis control boards across Canada (B2B), supplemented by direct-to-consumer sales through a company-operated flagship BZAM Store and online ordering via bzam.com within Canada. Leadership includes CEO Matt Milich, CFO Keith Merker, CCO Jordan Winnett, and VP Finance Preet Bogucki. The company is publicly listed on OTCQX under the symbol BZAMF and has executed multiple private placements in 2023 (collectively ~C$8–10M) to fund working capital and its stated goal of reaching positive EBITDA and free cash flow.
BZAM firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BZAM
- Legal name
- BZAM Ltd.
- Website
- https://bzam.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- BZAM Ltd. is a Canadian multi-licensed cannabis producer that cultivates, processes, and markets flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and infused products under five consumer brands (BZAM, High Stick, -ness, Highly Dutch Organic, Knuckles) — sold through provincial cannabis control boards, a flagship retail store, and DTC e-commerce across Canada.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BZAM industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cannabis Cultivation and Branded Cannabis Products
- NAICS
- Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing (312)
- SIC
- Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Cannabis Accessories & Ancillary Products Wholesale (Vapes, Packaging, Hardware) (CRAOAIAH)
Keywords
Where BZAM is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Winnipeg
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
BZAM business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Cannabis product sales: BZAM generates revenue through developing and producing cannabis products including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and infused products sold to provincial retailers across Canada and directly to consumers through their flagship store and website.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
BZAM product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BZAM is a Canadian multi-licensed cannabis producer that cultivates, processes, and markets a portfolio of recreational cannabis products including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and infused pre-rolls under brands such as BZAM™, High Stick, -ness™, and Highly Dutch Organic™. The company operates a 130,000 sq ft certified organic hybrid greenhouse facility in Ancaster, Ontario, capable of producing over 17,500 kg of cannabis annually, and uses proprietary cryo-ethanol extraction technology to produce strain-specific odourless cannabis oil for vape and infused products.
Product overview
BZAM Ltd. is a multi-licensed Canadian cannabis producer offering a portfolio of recreational cannabis brands and products. The company operates a certified organic hybrid greenhouse facility and manufactures vape products using cryo-ethanol extraction. The core brand portfolio includes BZAM™ (innovative recreational products), High Stick (pre-rolls), -ness™ (flavor-focused vapes and infused pre-rolls), Highly Dutch Organic™ (organic greenhouse cannabis), and Knuckles (upcoming brand). The company emphasizes pheno-hunting for unique genetics, organic cultivation practices, and cryo-extraction technology for vape production.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BZAM: Brand for those who appreciate the spirit of invention, offering new takes on infusion, fun new flavours, and innovative cannabis products.
- High Stick
- -ness
- Highly Dutch Organic
- Knuckles
Products and services
- BZAM™ recreational cannabis products
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 17,500 kg annual cannabis production capacity
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use BZAM
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
BZAM technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
BZAM partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Neighbour to NeighbourminorCommunity food bank partnership where BZAM has donated over 27,000 kg of organic fruits and vegetables grown at their community farm to Hamilton community food banks.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BZAM competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- OrganiGram Holdings: Canadian licensed cannabis producer with national distribution of flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and edibles. Closely comparable mid-tier LP competing for provincial listings with a similar multi-brand, multi-format approach and ongoing focus on margin improvement.
- SNDL Inc. Canadian-licensed cannabis producer and retailer with a multi-brand portfolio of flower, pre-rolls, and vapes distributed nationally. Comparable as a multi-brand Canadian LP pursuing scale and vertical retail integration, and a relevant reference for capital structure evolution in the sector.
- HEXO Corp: Canadian-licensed cannabis producer with a multi-brand portfolio including pre-rolls, vapes, and flower. Comparable mid-tier LP focused on provincial distribution and operational turnaround, similar in scale to BZAM.
- Aurora Cannabis: Large-scale Canadian licensed producer of medical and recreational cannabis with flower, pre-rolls, and derivative formats. Comparable as a multi-licensed Canadian LP selling to provincial control boards, with significantly larger production capacity.
- Canopy Growth Corporation: One of Canada's largest licensed cannabis producers with cultivation, processing, and branded product lines sold through provincial retailers. Highly comparable as a multi-licensed Canadian LP competing for the same shelf space and consumer wallet share, though at materially larger scale.
- Village Farms International: Canadian-licensed cannabis producer with greenhouse cultivation and branded flower/vape products. Highly comparable given its greenhouse cultivation heritage and B2B distribution model, and a useful proxy for greenhouse-driven unit economics.
- Cronos Group: Canadian-licensed cannabis producer with branded flower, pre-roll, and vaporizer products sold provincially. Directly comparable B2B-to-provincial-retailer GTM and portfolio breadth in the Canadian recreational market.
- Tilray Brands: Major Canadian-licensed cannabis producer with flower, pre-roll, vape, and infused product portfolios distributed nationally. Directly comparable GTM through provincial wholesalers and a similar multi-brand strategy across price and format tiers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BZAM social profiles
Digital presenceBZAM compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
BZAM financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BZAM leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
BZAM funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
BZAM M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about BZAM
What does BZAM do?
BZAM is a Canadian multi-licensed cannabis producer that cultivates, processes, and markets a portfolio of recreational cannabis products including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and infused pre-rolls under brands such as BZAM™, High Stick, -ness™, and Highly Dutch Organic™. The company operates a 130,000 sq ft certified organic hybrid greenhouse facility in Ancaster, Ontario, capable of producing over 17,500 kg of cannabis annually, and uses proprietary cryo-ethanol extraction technology to produce strain-specific odourless cannabis oil for vape and infused products.
Is BZAM a public or private company?
BZAM is a private company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was BZAM founded?
BZAM was founded in 2018. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is BZAM based?
BZAM is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada, in the North America region.
How does BZAM make money?
One revenue line is on record: cannabis product sales.
Who are BZAM's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are OrganiGram Holdings, SNDL Inc., HEXO Corp, Aurora Cannabis, Canopy Growth Corporation, Village Farms International, Cronos Group and Tilray Brands.
Does BZAM have an API?
No public API is recorded for BZAM.
What industry is BZAM in?
BZAM's product category is Cannabis Cultivation and Branded Cannabis Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANAFAH, Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise), with a secondary code of CRAOAIAH, Cannabis Accessories & Ancillary Products Wholesale (Vapes, Packaging, Hardware). Its NAICS code is 312 and its SIC code is 2833.