CV Sciences

What CV Sciences does

CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI) is a publicly traded consumer wellness company founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional operations in Grand Junction, Colorado, and Warsaw, Poland. The company specializes in hemp-derived and plant-based nutraceuticals, anchored by its flagship +PlusCBD brand — the top-selling hemp-extract brand in the U.S. natural products market according to SPINS — and a clinical evidence base including human clinical research, three published clinical case studies on PubMed.gov, and self-affirmed GRAS status, a regulatory milestone not previously achieved by a hemp extract supplement brand.

The product portfolio is organized across multiple sub-brands: +PlusCBD (oils, gummies, softgels, tinctures, pet products); +PlusHLTH (a cannabinoid-free supplement line targeting personalized wellness with clinically studied ingredients such as PEA, OEA, NMN, and berberine across cardiovascular, cognitive, cellular energy, magnesium balance, mobility, and appetite control); EMPOWR (a plant-based protein and creatine formula); Ignite (a men's performance formula); plus subsidiaries Elevated Softgels (contract softgel and tincture manufacturing), Cultured Foods (plant-based foods for EU distribution), and Lunar Fox Food Co. The portfolio spans 35+ recent product launches with 39–43% of net revenue attributed to products introduced since January 2023.

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer e-commerce (pluscbdoil.com, cvsciences.com with subscription options and free shipping above $45), B2B wholesale distribution, U.S. retail store partnerships, and EU/international distribution via Cultured Foods, supplemented by contract manufacturing services through Elevated Softgels. FY 2025 revenue was $13.8 million (down 12.2% YoY) with gross margin of 49.0% and operating expenses reduced 17.2% to $7.7 million. The company acquired Extract Labs (announced November 2024), Elevated Softgels, and Cultured Foods to expand manufacturing capacity and international reach, completed a March 2026 debt restructuring converting notes into common shares at $0.06 per share, and is positioning for a potential Medicare/Medicaid CBD pilot program targeted at senior reimbursement.

Name

CV Sciences

Legal name

CV Sciences, Inc.

Website

https://cvsciences.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CV Sciences is a publicly traded consumer wellness company specializing in hemp-derived and plant-based nutraceuticals, anchored by its flagship +PlusCBD brand and a growing portfolio of +PlusHLTH personalized supplements, serving health-conscious consumers, men 35+, seniors, and B2B partners across the U.S. and EU markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Supplements

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

CBD/Hemp Wellness & Supplements Retail (CRANAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

CBD/Hemp Specialty Stores (Tinctures, Oils, Edibles) (CRANAHAA), Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD), CBD/Hemp Pet Products Retail (CRANAHAF), Hemp & CBD Product Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAG)

Keywords

• Hemp extract supplements
• CBD wellness products
• Plant-based nutrition
• Nutraceutical supplements
• Encapsulated softgels

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hemp Extract and CBD Products: Sale of +PlusCBD branded hemp extract products including oils, gummies, softgels, and tinctures through retail and e-commerce channels. Revenue is generated from product sales at varying price points with subscription options available.
2. Non-Cannabinoid Supplements (+PlusHLTH): Sale of cannabinoid-free supplements under +PlusHLTH brand targeting personalized wellness, including products for cardiovascular health, cognitive function, cellular energy, mobility, and appetite control.
3. Plant-Based Foods (Cultured Foods): Contract manufacturing and branded products for the nutraceutical and plant-based food industries through the company's Cultured Foods subsidiary, with distribution primarily across the EU and select international markets.
4. Manufacturing Services (Elevated Softgels): The company owns Elevated Softgels, a leading manufacturer of encapsulated softgels and tinctures for the supplement and nutrition industry, providing manufacturing services to other companies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CV Sciences develops, manufactures, and distributes science-backed hemp extract supplements under the +PlusCBD brand, cannabinoid-free wellness supplements under +PlusHLTH, plant-based protein and creatine formulas (EMPOWR), men's performance products (Ignite), and pet CBD products. The company also operates contract manufacturing through Elevated Softgels and plant-based foods through Cultured Foods, selling through direct-to-consumer e-commerce, U.S. retail stores, wholesale B2B channels, and international distribution.

Product overview

CV Sciences operates as a consumer wellness company with a multi-brand product portfolio organized around science-backed natural ingredients and supplements. The core offering centers on +PlusCBD™ hemp extract products (top-selling brand in natural products market), complemented by the cannabinoid-free +PlusHLTH™ supplement line featuring personalized wellness solutions including Pulse, Cerebral, Restore, Trinity, Movement, and Regulate. The company also offers functional nutrition products like EMPOWR (plant-based protein and creatine) and Ignite (men's performance formula), alongside subsidiary brands including Elevated Softgels (softgel manufacturing), Cultured Foods™ (plant-based foods for EU markets), Lunar Fox Food Co. (plant-based foods), and +PlusCBD pet products. The portfolio spans B2B and B2C sales channels, combining hemp-derived supplements with broader wellness and nutrition offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• +PlusCBD Hemp extract supplement brand and CV Sciences' flagship product line spanning oils, gummies, softgels, and tinctures. Top-selling hemp-extract brand in the U.S. natural products market according to SPINS. Sold through e-commerce, U.S. retail, and wholesale channels for adult consumers seeking CBD-based wellness support.
• +PlusHLTH Cannabinoid-free supplement line delivering targeted formulations for personalized wellness, including cardiovascular health, cognitive function, cellular energy, magnesium balance, mobility, and appetite control. Built on Health Intelligence approach using clinically studied ingredients.
• EMPOWR Plant-based protein and creatine powder for total wellness containing 20g of protein from pea, hemp, and sunflower blend, 5g of creatine, and LactoSpore probiotics supporting muscle maintenance, cellular energy, and digestive balance.
• Ignite Men's performance formula for men aged 35+ combining Tongkat Ali, Panax ginseng, and Tribulus Terrestris botanicals with full spectrum CBD to support vitality, recovery, libido, and focus.
• Lunar Fox Food Co. Plant-based food brand offering vegan, gluten-free, and flexitarian products distributed through CV Sciences' sales channels.
• Elevated Softgels Leading manufacturer of encapsulated softgels and tinctures for the supplement and nutrition industry, serving as in-house manufacturing capability for CV Sciences while also providing contract manufacturing services to other brands.
• Cultured Foods Subsidiary specializing in contract manufacturing and branded products for the nutraceutical and plant-based food industries, with distribution primarily across the EU and select international markets, offering vegan, gluten-free, and flexitarian products.
• Pulse Cardiovascular health and circulation supplement from the +PlusHLTH line supporting heart health, circulation, and cellular energy.
• Cerebral Long-term brain health and cognitive performance supplement from the +PlusHLTH line targeting focus, neurological resilience, and mental fatigue reduction.
• Restore Cellular energy and healthy aging supplement from the +PlusHLTH line supporting cellular energy, repair, and resilience for recovery and vitality.
• Trinity Magnesium supplement from the +PlusHLTH line using three bioavailable forms to support muscle function, nerve signaling, and cellular energy.
• Movement Mobility and physical comfort supplement from the +PlusHLTH line powered by PEA to reduce soreness, support joint function, and improve everyday wellbeing.
• Regulate Appetite control and satiety supplement from the +PlusHLTH line powered by OEA to support natural satiety signals and appetite awareness.
• +PlusCBD Extra Support Sleep and Calm Gummies CBD gummies designed to support sleep and calm, combining the company's award-winning CBD with additional supportive ingredients.
• +PlusCBD Reserve Gummies Premium tier CBD gummies representing the company's premium product offering in the gummy format.
• +PlusCBD Pet Products CBD products specifically formulated for pets, expanding the +PlusCBD line to animal wellness applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of $13.8 million in FY 2025 with 49% gross margin and positive adjusted EBITDA of $0.1 million in Q4 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Extract LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2024CV Sciences entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Extract Labs as part of the company's strategy to expand its portfolio in hemp extracts and wellness products. This acquisition represents a strategic expansion of manufacturing capabilities and product offerings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Joy Organics: Joy Organics is a CBD wellness brand offering premium tinctures, gummies, softgels, and topicals sold primarily through DTC, directly overlapping with +PlusCBD's premium positioning in the natural products channel.
• Charlotte's Web Holdings: Charlotte's Web is the most direct U.S. competitor to +PlusCBD, offering a similarly broad portfolio of hemp-derived CBD oils, gummies, capsules, and topicals sold through natural products retail and DTC e-commerce.
• cbdMD: cbdMD is a publicly traded CBD wellness company with overlapping product formats (oils, gummies, softgels, topicals) and a similar multi-channel DTC and retail distribution strategy across the U.S. natural products and mass channels.
• Lazarus Naturals: Lazarus Naturals is a hemp extract brand with a strong direct-to-consumer focus and comparable tincture, capsule, and topical product formats, making it a direct competitor in the value and premium CBD segments.
• CBDistillery: CBDistillery offers a comparable portfolio of CBD tinctures, capsules, gummies, and topicals under a vertically integrated model, competing head-to-head with +PlusCBD in the natural and online supplement channels.
• Medterra: Medterra sells a comparable range of CBD tinctures, gummies, capsules, and topicals through DTC and retail, with a similar focus on third-party testing and clinically oriented positioning.
• Elixinol: Elixinol is a global hemp-derived CBD and botanical supplement brand with overlapping product formats (oils, capsules, topicals) and a similar evidence-led, clinically supported brand positioning to +PlusCBD.

Broad incumbents

• Irwin Naturals: Irwin Naturals is a broader nutritional supplement incumbent with a CBD sub-line (Irwin CBD) and extensive mass retail distribution, providing a relevant comparable for softgel manufacturing capability and broader supplement reach.
• Cronos Group: Cronos Group is a larger publicly traded cannabis and wellness company with hemp-derived CBD products (including the Lord Jones brand) sold through similar premium and natural products retail channels, providing a broader category benchmark.
• Herbalife: Herbalife is a global nutrition and supplement company with a broad botanical, protein, and wellness portfolio, providing a relevant comparable for the +PlusHLTH and EMPOWR supplement and plant-based protein lines that CV Sciences is expanding into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cv_sciences
• YouTubeyoutube.com/CVSciencesInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/CVSciences
• Instagraminstagram.com/cvsciences
• Pinterestpinterest.com/YouPlusCBD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cv-sciences

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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