What Quantum 9 does

Quantum 9, Inc. is a Chicago-based cannabis and psychedelics consulting firm founded in 2012 that helps entrepreneurs, investors, and established operators navigate licensing, operations, and transactions in regulated cannabis and psilocybin markets. Core services span cannabis business planning, license application writing and submission, post-licensure operational consulting (cultivation, manufacturing, dispensary), mergers and acquisitions advisory, and psilocybin business consulting for Health Canada dealer licensing and Colorado/Oregon psilocybin markets. The firm also operates an online Cannabis Businesses for Sale marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of cannabis businesses and licenses. Quantum 9 reports 127+ licenses won and a 92.1% license win rate across 33+ U.S. states and 6 countries, with public case studies including Doctor's Choice Modesto, World of Weed, EZY CURE LLC, Acanza Health Group ($22.5M exit), BLKBRN, and Whole Plants.

The business operates as a sales-led B2B professional services firm. Client acquisition runs through direct outreach, website inquiries, and scheduled consultations rather than self-serve or channel-based motion. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven, varying by state, scope, and service tier, with billing structured around multi-year contracts and retainers per source data. No proprietary software, platform, or productized SaaS offering is disclosed; revenue is generated from human-delivered advisory services rather than licensed technology. The go-to-market leverages a content engine (state-specific guides, case studies, blog) plus presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X, Facebook, and Instagram to generate top-of-funnel demand, with distribution to enterprise clients handled entirely via direct sales.

Name

Quantum 9

Legal name

Quantum 9, Inc.

Website

https://quantum9.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chicago-based cannabis and psychedelics consulting firm founded in 2012 that helps entrepreneurs, investors, and operators secure licenses, plan businesses, and execute M&A across 33+ U.S. states and 6 countries, reporting 127+ licenses won at a 92.1% win rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cannabis Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for cannabis business licensing, including application writing, business planning, operational consulting, and M&A advisory. Services are provided on a project and retainer basis to entrepreneurs and investors seeking to enter regulated cannabis markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quantum 9 is a Chicago-based consulting firm that advises entrepreneurs, investors, and established cannabis businesses on licensing, operational optimization, and mergers & acquisitions. It also operates a Cannabis Businesses for Sale Marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of licensed cannabis operations, complementing its advisory practice.

Product overview

Quantum 9 is a cannabis and psychedelics consulting firm offering a comprehensive suite of services for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to enter, operate, or exit the regulated cannabis industry. The core offering consists of business planning, license application writing, and post-licensure operational consulting services (including specialized cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensary consulting), supported by mergers & acquisitions advisory. The firm also operates an online marketplace for buying and selling cannabis businesses and licenses. Quantum 9 provides consulting across 33+ U.S. states and 6 countries, with a reported 92.1% license win rate and 127+ licenses won since 2012.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cannabis Licensing Consulting Advisory support for entrepreneurs, investors, and established cannabis businesses navigating state and local cannabis licensing processes, including application strategy and regulatory readiness.
• Cannabis Operational Consulting Operations advisory for cannabis license holders and operators covering facility buildout, compliance program design, and ongoing operational optimization.
• Cannabis M&A Advisory Buy-side and sell-side advisory for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions involving licensed cannabis businesses, including valuation guidance, deal structuring, and due diligence support.
• Cannabis Businesses for Sale Marketplace Online marketplace that aggregates listings of licensed cannabis businesses for sale, connecting sellers of cannabis operations with qualified buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.1% license win rate across client applications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CannaPlanners: CannaPlanners offers cannabis business plan writing, license application services, and operational consulting tailored to cannabis entrepreneurs seeking state licensure. Overlaps with Quantum 9 on the planning-and-license-application value chain.
• Green Rush Consulting: Green Rush Consulting provides cannabis license application writing, business planning, and regulatory compliance services for clients entering the cannabis industry. Closely overlaps with Quantum 9 on B2B licensing-application consulting for new cannabis operators.
• Canna Advisors: Canna Advisors is a cannabis business consulting firm specializing in license applications, business planning, and operational setup across multiple U.S. states. Directly comparable to Quantum 9 in service mix, target customer (cannabis entrepreneurs and investors), and licensing-application methodology.
• Cannabis License Experts: Cannabis License Experts focuses specifically on helping entrepreneurs obtain cannabis dispensary, cultivation, and manufacturing licenses across U.S. states. Direct competitor in the license application writing niche that anchors Quantum 9's core offering.
• 4Front Advisors: 4Front Advisors provides cannabis licensing, compliance, and operational consulting for multi-state operators and new entrants. Comparable to Quantum 9 in serving both license-seekers and established cannabis operators with regulatory and operational support.

Others

• Marijuana Policy Project (MPP): MPP is a cannabis policy advocacy organization that influences state legalization frameworks which in turn drive Quantum 9's license-application pipeline. Adjacent rather than competitive — MPP shapes the regulatory environment that creates Quantum 9's end market.
• MJBizDaily: MJBizDaily is a leading cannabis industry trade publication and events company providing news, data, and conferences. It is not a direct competitor but a key information and lead-generation channel used by Quantum 9 and adjacent consultants.

Emerging players

• GreenWave Advisors: GreenWave Advisors provides cannabis M&A advisory, valuation, and capital-raising services for operators and investors. Closely comparable to Quantum 9's M&A advisory service line and its cannabis-businesses-for-sale marketplace.
• CannabizTeam: CannabizTeam is a cannabis-focused recruiting and executive search firm serving cultivators, dispensaries, and MSOs. Partial overlap with Quantum 9's team-recruitment sub-service and shared client base of new cannabis operators.
• Dope Media (cannabis consulting arm): Dope Media combines cannabis publishing with light consulting and licensing support for new operators. Partial overlap with Quantum 9 — primarily in content-driven customer acquisition and brand-building rather than full-service licensing delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Quantum911
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKh6laoB2LgCUiiBVTglShg
• Facebookfacebook.com/quantum9.net
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quantum-9
• Instagraminstagram.com/quantum9official

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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