What iLAVA does

iLAVA is a vertically-integrated Arizona cannabis manufacturer and brand house headquartered in Tucson (221 E 6th St, Suite 105) that develops, produces, and distributes a catalog of vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals, and extracts under seven sub-brands: iLAVA, HIGH SCOREZ, GRÄS Cannabis, ROARING 20s, zenzona, DTF – Downtown Flower, and INDICA PM. The company operates proprietary extraction and formulation technology, including HTFSE (High Terpene Full Spectrum Extract) sauce production for the HIGH SCOREZ infused pre-roll line, live resin extraction with controlled low-voltage hardware for the MOLECULAR vape, the CLEARGOLD bio-based distillate platform (free of residual solvents, PEG, PG, MCT, and vegetable glycerin), and an evidence-based essential oil blend (Corsican Helichrysum, Mango Ginger, Blue Tansy, Blue Cypress, Frankincense, Calendula, Rosemary Antioxidant, German Chamomile, Arnica, Lavender, and Peppermint) powering the TOUCH gel and FEEL roll-on topicals. The business runs a wholesale-only B2B model selling to licensed Arizona cannabis dispensaries — including D2 Dispensaries, Trulieve (22 AZ locations), Curaleaf (16 AZ locations), JARS Cannabis (16 AZ locations), The Good Dispensary, sunday goods, Key Cannabis, Giving Tree, and Nature Med — using the Leaflink platform for dispensary ordering under both iLAVA and iLAVA Distribution accounts. Pricing is set by dispensary partners and not publicly disclosed. The company holds an Arizona cannabis license (AZ LIC: 00000057DCHF00477864), was founded in 2016, employs 101–250 people, and operates exclusively within Arizona with no public funding, M&A, or leadership disclosures in the available data.

Name

iLAVA

Legal name

iLAVA

Website

https://ilava.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

iLAVA is a Tucson, Arizona-based vertically-integrated cannabis manufacturer and brand house that develops, produces, and wholesale-distributes vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals, and extracts through seven sub-brands to licensed dispensaries across Arizona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Product Manufacturing

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Wholesale Distribution (Flower, Extracts, Edibles) (CRAOAIAF)

Keywords

• Cannabis product manufacturing
• Cannabis extracts production
• Cannabis pre-rolls
• Cannabis edibles gummies
• Cannabis topicals

Headquarters

HQ city

Tucson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Cannabis Product Sales: iLAVA manufactures cannabis products and sells them wholesale to licensed dispensaries across Arizona. Products include vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals, and extracts sold under multiple brand sub-lines. The company distributes through the Leaflink wholesale platform and direct dispensary relationships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

iLAVA is an Arizona-licensed cannabis manufacturer and brand owner that produces and sells a catalog of cannabis products — vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals, and extracts — through seven sub-brands. The company performs in-house extraction and distillation and sells wholesale to licensed dispensaries across Arizona via direct accounts and the Leaflink platform.

Product overview

iLAVA is a family of authentic cannabis brands offering an award-winning catalog of products rooted in wellness and innovation. The product portfolio includes multiple consumption formats: vapes (GOLD Disposable, MOLECULAR Live Resin, CLEARGOLD Distillate), edibles (ENTOURAGE multi-cannabinoid gummies, INDICA PM chocolates), topicals (TOUCH gel, FEEL roll-on), extracts (MAGMA, LUMEN), and pre-rolls (ROARING 20s, HIGH SCOREZ sauce-infused). Sub-brands include zenzona (vegan gummies), GRÄS Cannabis (flower), DTF Downtown Flower, and HIGH SCOREZ (infused prerolls). The company follows sustainability practices by minimizing waste and plastic packaging. Products are available at licensed cannabis stores and dispensaries in Arizona.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iLAVA: Main cannabis brand offering vapes, pre-rolls, edibles, topicals, and extracts.
• HIGH SCOREZ
• GRÄS Cannabis
• ROARING 20s
• zenzona
• DTF – Downtown Flower
• INDICA PM

Products and services

• GOLD Disposable Vape

Quantifiable outcome

• ERRL CUP Spring 2024 - 2nd Place Best Infused Preroll for High Scorez

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

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.

• LeaflinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeaflink is a B2B wholesale ordering platform used by iLAVA for managing dispensary orders. iLAVA operates menus on Leaflink for both iLAVA and iLAVA Distribution product lines, enabling licensed dispensaries to place wholesale orders through the platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Curaleaf: Multi-state cannabis MSO with 16 Arizona dispensaries that distribute iLAVA products. Operates in-house brands including Select and Grassroots at scale across multiple formats, directly competing with iLAVA in shared retail partners.
• Cresco Labs: Multi-state cannabis MSO with a diversified brand portfolio (Cresco, High Supply, Mindy's, Good News) across vapes, prerolls, and edibles. Comparable in multi-brand, multi-format wholesale model, though operating at far larger state-level scale and capital base than iLAVA.
• Trulieve: Florida-based multi-state MSO with 22 Arizona dispensary locations serving as one of iLAVA's largest retail partners. Comparable in product format (vapes, prerolls, edibles, topicals), but Trulieve's in-house brand programs directly compete with iLAVA on the same dispensary shelves.
• Jushi Holdings: Multi-state cannabis operator with a brand portfolio (The Bank, Nira, Sèche, Tasteology) spanning vapes, flower, prerolls, and topicals. Comparable in multi-format branded wholesale model, with cultivation and retail operations alongside branded wholesale.
• Ayr Wellness: Multi-state cannabis MSO with cultivation, processing, and retail operations across multiple product formats. Comparable as a scaled branded cannabis operator, though Ayr's footprint, capital base, and retail integration exceed iLAVA's.
• Green Thumb Industries: Multi-state cannabis MSO with a multi-brand portfolio including Rythm, Beboe, and Dogwalkers. Comparable as a branded cannabis manufacturer-distributor with broad format coverage, though operating at meaningfully larger scale and capital base than iLAVA.

Emerging players

• Cookies: California-originated cannabis brand with nationwide wholesale distribution and selective branded retail. Comparable in brand-led positioning and emphasis on premium flower and prerolls, with a similar multi-format product platform despite much broader geographic reach.
• SLANG Worldwide: Cannabis consumer packaged-goods company with branded products including vapes, prerolls, gummies, and concentrates distributed across multiple state markets. Comparable in multi-format wholesale brand model, though SLANG operates across regulated and hemp-derived categories.

Regional players

• Lowell Farms: California-based vertically integrated craft cannabis brand with cultivation and packaged-goods portfolio across prerolls, flower, and vapes. Comparable as a single-state premium brand operator with vertical integration, though operating in California rather than Arizona.

Direct peers

• Item 9 Labs Corp: Arizona-based multi-brand cannabis operator with cultivation, processing, and branded packaged-goods operations (Cup, Item 9 Labs, D-Blunt). Most direct competitor to iLAVA in the same state-licensed wholesale market across vapes, prerolls, and extracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ilavausa
• Facebookfacebook.com/ilavalife
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ilava

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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