The Hemp Doctor

What The Hemp Doctor does

The Hemp Doctor is a North Carolina-based, family-owned manufacturer and retailer of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, founded in 2018 by Robert Shade after his family discovered CBD's benefits during his daughter's post-surgery recovery. The company sells a broad catalog spanning Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, THCA, HHC, and non-psychoactive CBD/CBG/CBN categories, marketed through sub-brands including KAYO (high-potency vapes and edibles), ZOOTED (ultra-potent THCP/Delta 9), PHUK'D UP (high-potency THC blends), Southern High (THCV-enhanced seltzers), RE|VIVE (THC-free CBD topicals), and DROP (fast-acting nano-emulsified mixers).

Its technical differentiator is proprietary nano-emulsion technology that converts hemp oil into 25-60 nanometer particles, producing formulations that the company reports are five times more bioavailable than oil-based products and four times more bioavailable than other water-soluble alternatives. Supporting capabilities include CO2 extraction, full-spectrum PCR hemp oil containing over 100 cannabinoids, chromatography-based THC removal, and third-party HPLC lab testing. Manufacturing/processing operations span North Carolina and Colorado, including on-site hemp cultivation.

The business operates a hybrid omnichannel model: nationwide direct-to-consumer e-commerce (thehempdoctor.com), four physical retail storefronts in North Carolina (Mooresville, Concord, Huntersville, Salisbury), a B2B wholesale portal (thdwholesale.com), and recurring subscription offerings (Fresh Bloom THCA Flower Box at $95/month; Subscribe & Save at 25% off). Distribution is augmented by Hemp Doctor University educational content, an affiliate program, a referral program, a three-tier Lucky Joint Club loyalty program, and a 20% military discount. The company reports serving 250,000+ returning customers since 2018 and operates with 11-50 employees as a privately held, bootstrapped business with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

The Hemp Doctor

Legal name

The Hemp Doctor

Website

https://thehempdoctor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hemp Doctor is a North Carolina-based, family-owned manufacturer and retailer of hemp-derived cannabinoid products, selling Delta 8, Delta 9, THCA, HHC, and CBD items through DTC e-commerce, four North Carolina retail stores, and a B2B wholesale portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hemp-derived cannabinoid products

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Hemp-Derived Delta-8/Delta-9/THC-A Specialty Retail (Where Legal) (CRANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hemp Flower & Pre-Roll Retail (Non-Dispensary) (CRANAHAE), CBD/Hemp Specialty Stores (Tinctures, Oils, Edibles) (CRANAHAA), Hemp & CBD Product Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAG), Industrial Hemp Farming (Fiber-Grade) (AFAGAFAC), CBD/Hemp Topicals & Beauty Retail (CRANAHAB)

Keywords

• Hemp-derived THC products
• CBD wellness products
• Cannabis retail dispensary
• Hemp extract supplements
• Nano-emulsified cannabinoids

Headquarters

HQ city

Mooresville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through thehempdoctor.com website, offering products across multiple categories including Delta 8, Delta 9, THCa, CBD, and HHC products with nationwide shipping.
2. Physical Retail Sales: Revenue from four brick-and-mortar store locations in North Carolina (Mooresville, Concord, Huntersville, Salisbury) serving walk-in customers.
3. Subscription Box Services: Monthly subscription boxes including Fresh Bloom THCA Flower Subscription Box ($95/month), Pre-rolls Subscription Box ($89.98/month), and The Flower Connoisseur Box ($119.95/month) with recurring revenue from subscribers.
4. Wholesale Distribution: B2B wholesale channel through thdwholesale.com selling products to retailers and businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Hemp Doctor manufactures and sells dispensary-grade hemp-derived products spanning Delta 8 THC, Delta 9 THC, THCA, HHC, and CBD/CBG/CBN categories in formats including gummies, vapes, tinctures, softgels, flower, concentrates, beverages, and topicals. The company operates its own e-commerce site, four North Carolina retail stores, and a B2B wholesale portal, and produces under proprietary sub-brands (KAYO, ZOOTED, PHUK'D UP, Southern High, RE|VIVE, DROP). Products are made using a proprietary nano-emulsion process that yields 25–60 nanometer particles for improved bioavailability and are verified through HPLC third-party lab testing.

Product overview

The Hemp Doctor is a North Carolina-based family-owned hemp company offering a comprehensive portfolio of dispensary-grade hemp-derived products. The core offering includes multiple product categories organized by cannabinoid type: Delta 8 THC (gummies, vapes, tinctures, softgels), Delta 9 THC (edibles, gummies, drinks), THCA (flower, concentrates, vapes, gummies), HHC (carts, gummies), and non-psychoactive CBD/CBG/CBN products (topicals, tinctures, edibles, pet products). The company operates sub-brands including KAYO (high-potency vapes and edibles with nano-emulsified formulations), ZOOTED (ultra-potent THCP/Delta 9 products including 50,000mcg gummies and 100mg seltzers), PHUK'D UP (high-potency THC blends including 6.5G mega disposables), Southern High (THCV-enhanced energizing beverages), and RE|VIVE (THC-free CBD topicals for muscle/joint/nerve/menstrual care). Subscription services include the Fresh Bloom THCA Flower Subscription Box ($95/month) and the Subscribe & Save program (25% off). The company also operates four physical retail locations in North Carolina and serves over 250,000 returning customers since 2018. All products undergo third-party laboratory testing for quality and potency assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KAYO: High-potency, high-quality vapes and edibles product line featuring various cannabinoids and hemp-derived ingredients.
• ZOOTED
• PHUK'D UP
• Fresh Bloom
• RE|VIVE
• DROP
• Southern High
• REVIVE

Products and services

• Delta 8 THC Products Delta 8 THC product line including gummies, vapes, tinctures, softgels, and pre-rolls, offering mild psychoactive effects derived from Farm Bill-compliant hemp. Targeted at adult consumers seeking entry-level THC experiences from hemp sources.
• Delta 9 THC Products Farm Bill-compliant hemp-derived Delta 9 THC products including edibles, gummies, vapes, drinks, and THCA flower, offering stronger psychoactive effects than Delta 8. Sold to adult consumers nationwide via e-commerce and North Carolina retail stores.
• THCA Products THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) product line including indoor-grown flower, gummies, vapes, concentrates, and beverages. THCA is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid that converts to THC when heated, marketed to experienced adult consumers seeking traditional flower-style formats.
• HHC Products Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) products including vape cartridges and gummies/edibles, positioned as a hydrogenated form of THC with milder psychoactive effects for adult consumers exploring alternatives to Delta 8 and Delta 9.
• CBD/CBG/CBN Products Non-psychoactive hemp product line including CBD, CBG, and CBN offerings such as edibles, oil tinctures, softgels, and topicals. Available in both full-spectrum and broad-spectrum (THC-free) formulations targeted at wellness-focused adult consumers.
• KAYO Product Line High-potency THCA/THC sub-brand product line featuring disposable vapes, edibles (brownies, freeze pops, gummies), and drink mixes, marketed for bold effects and rapid onset including nano-emulsified formulations. Targeted at experienced adult consumers.
• ZOOTED Product Line Bold, high-potency sub-brand product line including THCP/Delta 9 gummies (50,000mcg), THC seltzers (100mg), and Nerd Ropes (150mg). Features live resin disposables and advanced formulations targeted at experienced adult users.
• PHUK'D UP Product Line High-potency THC blend sub-brand including gummies (420mg), disposable vapes (3.5G mini, 6.5G mega), and seltzers (50mg), featuring live sauce and advanced blend formulations for experienced adult users.
• Southern High Beverage Line THCV-enhanced beverage sub-brand offering D9:THCV seltzers and D9:CBG seltzers, marketed for energizing and appetite-suppressing effects in adult consumers seeking functional cannabinoid beverages.
• RE|VIVE CBD Topical Line THC-free CBD topical sub-brand for muscle, joint, nerve, and menstrual care, featuring roll-ons and creams in CBD concentrations from 2000mg to 5000mg with premium botanicals, targeted at wellness consumers seeking non-psychoactive topicals.
• DROP Fast Acting Mixer Nano-emulsified hemp-derived liquid mixer available in Delta 9 THC and THCP variants, designed for rapid onset, precise dosing, and integration into any beverage routine. Priced from $3.50 per unit.
• Fresh Bloom THCA Flower Subscription Box Monthly subscription box delivering curated hand-selected THCA flower and pre-rolls plus smoke session essentials such as RAW cones and matches. Priced at $95/month with a 30% subscriber discount and a retail value starting at $135, targeting recurring adult consumers seeking variety and convenience.
• Subscribe & Save Program Recurring subscription service offering a 25% discount on all eligible products with free shipping. Includes account-based skip/pause functionality, a 2-order minimum before cancellation, and access to exclusive subscriber deals, available across the full product catalog.
• Flower and Pre-rolls Hemp flower products including THCA indoor-grown strains (ZAZA line), individual and 5-pack tin pre-rolls, and sugar diamond infused varieties. Strains include Kushberry, White Truffle Zaza, Candyland, and more, sold as flower units to adult consumers.
• THCA Bubble Hash Concentrate Solventless THCA concentrate with 68.86% THCA content, available in seven strains (Astronaut Status, Jack Herer, Watermelon Z, Skywalker OG, Island Sweet Skunk, Crunch Berries, and Pineapple Express). Targeted at experienced adult consumers seeking high-potency hemp concentrates.
• Pet CBD Products CBD products formulated specifically for pets including 25mg softgel capsules and beef-flavored 10mg soft treats (30ct), with organic options available. Targeted at pet owners seeking natural CBD supplementation for anxiety, joint discomfort, and overall animal wellness.
• Devices and Accessories Vaporizer devices, batteries, grinders, and The Hemp Doctor merchandise including tote bags, hoodies, and novelty mugs, sold as accessory items complementing the consumable product catalog.
• Wholesale Distribution (B2B) B2B wholesale channel through thdwholesale.com providing the full product catalog to retailers and cannabis businesses for resale, including an affiliate referral program for partners earning commissions on referred sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products 5x more bioavailable than oil-based products through nano-emulsion technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 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

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CBDistillery: CBDistillery is a direct-to-consumer hemp and CBD brand offering tinctures, gummies, softgels, topicals, and pet products nationwide. Closely comparable to The Hemp Doctor in vertical (hemp-derived wellness), channel mix (DTC-led), and product breadth, though with less focus on psychoactive Delta 8/9/THCA SKUs.
• Green Roads: Green Roads is a pharmacist-formulated CBD company offering gummies, oils, capsules, topicals, and pet products sold through DTC, retail pharmacies, and wholesale. Comparable on formulation transparency, multi-channel distribution, and product breadth in non-psychoactive CBD.
• Premium Jane: Premium Jane sells CBD oils, gummies, capsules, and topicals direct-to-consumer with an emphasis on hemp quality and lab testing. Comparable on DTC-first positioning, full-spectrum focus, and product range within the CBD segment.
• CBDfx: CBDfx offers CBD tinctures, gummies, vapes, topicals, sleep/calm formulations, and pet products direct-to-consumer with strong brand presence. Comparable on lab-tested positioning, DTC + retail distribution, and product breadth (though limited psychoactive SKU mix).
• Medterra: Medterra is a CBD wellness brand selling tinctures, capsules, topicals, sleep and immune products. Comparable on third-party lab testing transparency, broad-spectrum offerings, and DTC/retail channel mix.
• Delta Extrax: Delta Extrax sells Delta 8/9, THCA, HHC, THC-P, and other alt-cannabinoid vapes, edibles, and concentrates direct-to-consumer. Direct competitor on product mix, potency positioning, and e-commerce-first GTM.
• 3Chi: 3Chi is a leading direct-to-consumer brand specializing in Delta 8, Delta 9, HHC, THCA, and other hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Most comparable on psychoactive SKUs, product format mix (vapes, gummies, flower), and DTC nationwide shipping model.
• Koi CBD: Koi CBD is a hemp-derived wellness brand selling tinctures, gummies, vapes, topicals, and pet CBD across DTC and wholesale channels. Closely comparable on product breadth, third-party lab testing emphasis, and multi-channel GTM.
• Binoid: Binoid is a hemp-derived cannabinoid retailer offering Delta 8, THC-P, HHC, THCA, CBD, and edibles via DTC. Comparable to The Hemp Doctor across psychoactive SKU mix, subscription/rewards programs, and lab-tested positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Charlotte's Web: Charlotte's Web is one of the largest established CBD brands with full-spectrum hemp tinctures, gummies, topicals, and pet products distributed nationally. Comparable category (CBD wellness) but focuses on non-psychoactive SKUs and is much larger scale; serves as a broad incumbent benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheHempDrCBD
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/thehempdoctor.cbd
• TikToktiktok.com/@thehempdoctorcbd?lang=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-hemp-doctor

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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