Sunderstorm
Sunderstorm is a California-based cannabis manufacturer and the parent company of the KANHA brand, producing science-based gummies, vapes, sublinguals, pre-rolls, and flower for adult recreational and medical consumers across the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersLos Angeles, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Sunderstorm does
Sunderstorm is a California-based cannabis manufacturer founded in 2015 (corporate filings reference 2017) by Cameron Clarke and Keith Cich, operating as the parent company of the KANHA brand family. The company manufactures and distributes science-based cannabis products — gummies, vapes, sublinguals, pre-rolls, and flower — under multiple sub-brands including KANHA, KANHA Nano, NANO5, Wind, Solara, Bounti, and Lime. Its core technical differentiator is a proprietary nanomolecular/nanoemulsion process that reduces cannabinoid particles below a wavelength of light and coats them in plant-based material, producing fast-acting edibles with an average onset of approximately 15 minutes versus 30–120 minutes for traditional edibles. Sunderstorm enforces a zero-parts-per-billion pesticide policy and multiple rounds of testing across all products.
Sunderstorm generates revenue primarily through wholesale and retail sale of cannabis products via licensed dispensaries, curbside pickup, and delivery services across California, Nevada, Colorado, and Massachusetts. A second revenue stream comes from brand licensing and international distribution partnerships, including the New Garden Pharma EU-GMP arrangement for Europe and Australia and the Thai Stick Holdings joint venture covering Thailand (entered 2023) and Japan (entered 2025). Pricing is unit-based across THC dose tiers (10mg standard, 50mg high-dose Belts, 5mg Nano), with CBD:THC ratio SKUs (1:1, 4:1, 20:1) extending the addressable consumer base to wellness, sleep (KANHA Tranquility using THC/CBD/CBN), and sugar-free/low-carb (KANHA Dream) segments.
The company's customer base is dispersed across hundreds of independent cannabis retailers, with marketing reach extended through influencer partnerships, event sponsorships (EDC, SXSW, Red Rocks), and a flagship HBO Max co-branded product collaboration that won a Bronze Stevie Award in 2021. Sunderstorm has grown organically and through acquisition — purchasing Nevada-based Abide Brands/Bounti Vapes in 2023 and California pre-roll brand Lime in January 2026 — and in December 2025 signed a Letter of Intent to merge its California distribution with Petalfast's national platform. The company is privately held, founder-controlled, and operates with no disclosed institutional funding.
Sunderstorm firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Sunderstorm
- Legal name
- Sunderstorm Bay Inc.
- Website
- https://sunderstorm.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Sunderstorm is a California-based cannabis manufacturer and the parent company of the KANHA brand, producing science-based gummies, vapes, sublinguals, pre-rolls, and flower for adult recreational and medical consumers across the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Australia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Sunderstorm industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cannabis Edibles & Vapes
- NAICS
- Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)
- SIC
- Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise) (CRANAFAH)
Keywords
Where Sunderstorm is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Los Angeles
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Sunderstorm business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Cannabis Product Sales: Sale of cannabis-infused products including gummies, vapes, sublinguals, and pre-rolls through licensed dispensaries and delivery services.
- Brand Licensing: KANHA brand products licensed for manufacturing and distribution through partners in international markets (Europe, Australia, Thailand, Japan).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard 10mg THC gummies |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | High-dose 50mg THC Belts |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Nano Fast-Acting 10mg THC |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | CBD/THC Ratio Products |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Sunderstorm product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Sunderstorm manufactures and distributes science-based cannabis products under multiple brands, with its flagship KANHA line spanning classic, fast-acting Nano, Nano Vegan, CBD-ratio, sleep (Tranquility), and high-dose Belts gummies. Complementary sub-brands include Wind vapes, NANO5 sublinguals, Solara flower, and acquired brands Bounti vapes and Lime pre-rolls. Products are sold primarily through licensed dispensaries and delivery services in California and other U.S. legal states, with international brand licensing extending into Europe, Australia, Thailand, and Japan.
Product overview
Sunderstorm is a California-based cannabis lifestyle company offering a multi-brand product portfolio centered on edibles, vapes, and flower. The core offering is the KANHA brand family, which includes premium gummies (Classic, Nano fast-acting, Nano Vegan, CBD-focused, and high-dose Belts), sleep gummies (Tranquility), and limited edition flavors. Complementary sub-brands include Wind vapes, NANO5 sublinguals, and Solara flower. The company has expanded through acquisitions (Lime pre-rolls in 2026, Bounti vapes in 2023) and international partnerships for medical cannabis distribution across Europe and Australia.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- KANHA: Premium cannabis gummies brand known for consistent dosing, all-natural ingredients, and nanomolecular technology for fast-acting effects.
- KANHA Nano
- NANO5
- Wind
- Bounti
- Lime
- Solara
Products and services
- KANHA Classic Gummies Traditional premium cannabis gummies available in Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid varieties with 10mg THC per piece, made with all-natural ingredients and consistent scientifically-infused dosing.
- KANHA Nano Gummies Fast-acting cannabis gummies using proprietary Nano Molecular Technology with cannabinoid particles smaller than a wavelength of light, delivering approximately 15-minute onset and higher absorption.
- KANHA Nano Vegan Gummies Vegan fast-acting gummies using Nano Molecular Technology with a vegan base, available in Blood Orange Bliss, Luscious Lemon, and CBD-dominant Serene Green Apple 20:1 varieties.
- KANHA CBD Gummies CBD-focused gummies in 20:1 (Watermelon), 4:1 (Peach), 1:1 (Pink Lemonade), and 1:1:1 with CBN (Tranquility) ratios for specific therapeutic and wellness needs.
- KANHA Tranquility Sleep Gummies Sleep-focused gummies combining THC, CBD, and CBN in a 1:1:1 ratio designed to help consumers fall asleep and stay asleep naturally.
- KANHA Belts (High-Dose Gummies) High-dose, low-sugar cannabis gummies in belt form with 50mg THC per belt segmented into five 10mg servings, formulated for high-dose consumers.
- Wind Vapes Cannabis vape cartridges and disposable products under the Wind sub-brand, recognized for consistent flavor, no throat burn, and longer-lasting effects.
- NANO5 Sublinguals Sublingual cannabis products using fast-acting nanomolecular technology, absorbed through mucous membranes under the tongue with 15-45 minute onset.
- Solara Flower Cannabis flower products under the Solara sub-brand within the Sunderstorm family of brands.
- Bounti Vapes Nevada-based cannabis vape brand acquired in 2023 through purchase of Abide Brands, marking Sunderstorm's first acquisition and expansion into vapes and Nevada market presence.
- Lime Pre-Rolls California pre-roll cannabis brand acquired in January 2026 (founded 2019), continuing to operate as a distinct brand while leveraging Sunderstorm's manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems.
- KANHA Dream Sugar-Free Sleep Gummy Sugar-free sleep gummy under the KANHA brand formulated with allulose and monk fruit for consumers managing diabetes, pre-diabetes, or following low-carb/keto lifestyles.
Quantifiable outcome
- 15-minute average onset time for Nano products vs. 30-120 minutes for traditional edibles
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Companies that use Sunderstorm
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Sunderstorm technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature3 records
Sunderstorm partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.
- New Garden PharmacorePartnership with North Macedonia-licensed manufacturer New Garden Pharma to produce pharmaceutical-grade cannabis edibles at their EU-GMP facility in Skopje for distribution across Europe and Australia. Leverages New Garden's regulatory-compliant manufacturing infrastructure to support KANHA brand expansion into medical cannabis markets.
- PetalfastcoreLetter of Intent to merge Sunderstorm's California distribution assets with Petalfast's national platform. Expected to complete in Q1 2026, enabling Petalfast to expand distribution in California and Sunderstorm to access greater resources for its brands.
- Thai Stick HoldingscoreJoint venture partnership that enabled KANHA brand entry into Thailand (2023) and Japan (2025) for international market expansion.
- RNBW (EDC)minorFestival collaboration for Electric Daisy Carnival featuring limited-edition Daisy Drops gummies in blueberry and lemon drop flavors.
- The Ally CoalitionminorLGBTQIA+ community partnership where Sunderstorm donates 100% of profits from Pride Tee merchandise sales to The Ally Coalition.
- HBO MaxflagshipLandmark partnership for HBO Max Original Series 'Close Enough' featuring four custom KANHA-branded gummy products reflecting the personalities of each main character. Won Bronze Stevie Award for Consumer Brand Experience of the Year.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Sunderstorm competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kiva Confections: California-based premium cannabis edibles brand with a multi-SKU portfolio including gummies, mints, and chocolate. Closely comparable to Sunderstorm's KANHA brand in category focus, California-centric distribution, and premium positioning.
- Wana Brands: Leading North American cannabis edibles brand known for gummies and fast-acting formulations. Direct competitor in the premium gummy category; acquired by Canopy Growth in 2021/2022, illustrating the M&A trajectory for category leaders like KANHA.
- Plus Products: California-originated cannabis edibles brand focused on gummies with consistent dosing. Comparable in product format, California market focus, and premium positioning, though smaller in scale.
- Papa & Barkley: California-based vertically-integrated cannabis brand offering tinctures, topicals, and edibles with a wellness orientation. Comparable multi-product California brand with similar science-based, dose-consistent value proposition.
Emerging players
- Cookies: California-born lifestyle cannabis brand expanding across flower, vapes, and edibles with strong cultural cachet. Comparable multi-category brand strategy and California origins, though flower-led versus Sunderstorm's edibles-first approach.
Broad incumbents
- Curaleaf Holdings: One of the largest US multi-state cannabis operators with broad product portfolio including edibles, vapes, and flower. Operates in more states with vertically-integrated retail; competes for dispensary shelf space against KANHA but at much larger scale.
- Cresco Labs: Multi-state cannabis operator with branded product portfolio including edibles under brands like Mindy's and High Supply. Provides competitive pressure across multiple state markets where Sunderstorm operates or expands.
- Tilray Brands: Global cannabis company with extensive edibles, flower, and beverage portfolio across North America and international markets. Comparable international expansion ambition through Germany, Australia, and other medical markets; relevant as a competitor in any geographies Sunderstorm enters.
- Canopy Growth: Global cannabis leader with Wana, Martha Stewart, and other edibles brands under its umbrella. Comparable international medical-cannabis distribution ambition and multi-brand portfolio strategy.
Others
- Petalfast: Cannabis distribution platform with national reach that is merging Sunderstorm's California distribution assets. Not a competitive peer but a strategic distribution partner enabling Sunderstorm's national expansion.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Sunderstorm leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Sunderstorm subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Sunderstorm funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Sunderstorm M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Sunderstorm
What does Sunderstorm do?
Sunderstorm manufactures and distributes science-based cannabis products under multiple brands, with its flagship KANHA line spanning classic, fast-acting Nano, Nano Vegan, CBD-ratio, sleep (Tranquility), and high-dose Belts gummies. Complementary sub-brands include Wind vapes, NANO5 sublinguals, Solara flower, and acquired brands Bounti vapes and Lime pre-rolls. Products are sold primarily through licensed dispensaries and delivery services in California and other U.S. legal states, with international brand licensing extending into Europe, Australia, Thailand, and Japan.
Is Sunderstorm a public or private company?
Sunderstorm is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Sunderstorm founded?
Sunderstorm was founded in 2017. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Sunderstorm based?
Sunderstorm is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States, in the North America region.
How does Sunderstorm make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Cannabis Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are brand Licensing.
Who are Sunderstorm's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kiva Confections, Wana Brands, Plus Products and Papa & Barkley. Cookies is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Curaleaf Holdings, Cresco Labs, Tilray Brands and Canopy Growth. Petalfast is listed as an others.
Does Sunderstorm have an API?
No public API is recorded for Sunderstorm.
What industry is Sunderstorm in?
Sunderstorm's product category is Cannabis Edibles & Vapes. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANAFAH, Cannabis Dispensary + Ancillary Retail (Accessories, CBD/Hemp, Merchandise). Its NAICS code is 325411 and its SIC code is 2833.