Therismos Deutschland

What Therismos Deutschland does

Therismos Deutschland (Therismos GmbH) is a Berlin-based, privately held German operating subsidiary of UK parent Therismos Ltd. UK, established in May 2023 to distribute medical cannabis products to licensed pharmacies across Germany. The company sells exclusively through B2B channels — partner pharmacies and the Alliance Healthcare and GEHE wholesale ordering systems — and requires customer qualification under §52a AMG and §3 BtMG before fulfillment. It carries approximately 24 named partner pharmacies distributed across major German cities and operates with a small team of 7 employees. Managing Director David Hogg leads the entity, with the management team claiming over 50 years of combined pharmaceutical experience.

Therismos markets two distinct sub-brands. The base Therismos line offers GMP-manufactured, non-irradiated cannabis flowers with varied terpene and THC profiles. The premium Wellford brand, launched in 2024 following the merger with Canadian cultivator Aqualitas, sources exclusively from Aqualitas's Nova Scotia operation and uses four cultivation systems: AQUA (aquaponic with Koi fish and organic living soil), AERO (aeroponic), PEAK (indoor with controlled environment), and LUMA (hybrid greenhouse). Wellford products are hand-harvested, hand-trimmed, and hand-packed, with no artificial fertilizers or pesticides, achieving up to 90% water and 75% energy savings versus conventional cultivation, and carry Clean Green, GACP, GMP, and Health Canada certifications with THC levels above 23%. The portfolio also includes Therismos Dronabinol kits (500 mg and 1000 mg) for pharmacy compounding.

The business model is transaction-based B2B distribution of medical cannabis flowers and Dronabinol to licensed German pharmacies, with order flow routed through Alliance Healthcare and GEHE. Therismos pursues a sales-led and channel-partner go-to-market, with direct sales outreach ([email protected], [email protected]), a DocCheck-protected Fachbereich portal for physicians and pharmacists containing COAs and price lists, monthly newsletter engagement, and trade show presence (Cannafair'26). Customer acquisition, professional education, and brand storytelling via Instagram (@wellfordgermany) and LinkedIn form the supporting marketing mix. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; it is available to verified pharmacy customers in the protected portal.

Name

Therismos Deutschland

Legal name

Therismos GmbH

Website

https://therismos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Therismos Deutschland (Therismos GmbH), based in Berlin, is a B2B distributor of medical cannabis flowers and Dronabinol kits to licensed pharmacies across Germany, selling through Alliance Healthcare and GEHE wholesale channels under the Therismos and Wellford premium brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Cannabis Distribution

NAICS

Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Dispensary Chains & Multi-Location Operators (MSO/Regional) (CRANAFAD)

Keywords

• Medical cannabis distribution
• Pharmaceutical wholesale
• Dronabinol compounding kits
• Cannabis cultivation systems
• Licensed pharmacy supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Cannabis Flowers: B2B sales of medical cannabis flowers to licensed pharmacies in Germany. Products include Therismos base range and Wellford premium aquaponic/organic range. Distributed through Alliance Healthcare and GEHE ordering systems.
2. Dronabinol Products: Sale of Dronabinol kits (500mg and 1000mg formulations) to pharmacies for further processing. PZN listed products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Therismos Deutschland is a licensed pharmaceutical wholesaler that distributes medical cannabis flowers (Therismos base range and premium Wellford range) and Dronabinol compounding kits to licensed pharmacies in Germany. Products are sold exclusively B2B through Alliance Healthcare and GEHE wholesale ordering systems, with customer qualification requiring proof of pharmacy operating license (§52a AMG) and narcotics dealer license (§3 BtMG). The Wellford brand is sourced exclusively from Canadian cultivator Aqualitas and cultivated using four distinct systems (aquaponic, aeroponic, indoor, hybrid greenhouse).

Product overview

Therismos Deutschland operates two distinct medical cannabis brands. The Therismos brand provides the base product line with various cannabis flower selections, diverse terpene compositions, high THC values, and GMP-compliant manufacturing without irradiation. The premium Wellford brand (launched 2024) offers sustainably produced cannabis flowers exclusively from Canadian manufacturer Aqualitas, featuring four cultivation systems: AQUAPONIC (aquaponic with Koi fish), AERO (aeroponic), PEAK (indoor), and LUMA (hybrid greenhouse). All Wellford products are hand-bred, trimmed and packaged with no artificial fertilizers/pesticides or post-harvest irradiation, achieving up to 90% water and 75% energy savings. The company also offers Therismos Dronabinol Kits for pharmacy compounding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wellford: Premium brand featuring aquaponic-grown medical cannabis from Canadian cultivator Aqualitas. Products are sustainably produced, hand-grown, trimmed, and packaged. Known for high terpene content and quality flower properties (>23% THC). Certified under GACP, GMP, Clean Green, and Health Canada.
• Therismos
• Therismos Dronabinol

Products and services

• Therismos Medical Cannabis Flowers

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% less water consumption compared to conventional cultivation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, supporting and minor.

• AqualitasflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Canadian medical cannabis cultivator and supplier. Aqualitas supplies all Wellford brand products, grown using aquaponic systems with Koi fish. Multiple certifications: GMP, GACP, Clean Green (first in Canada), Health Canada. Fusion with Therismos completed 2024.
• Alliance HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor pharmaceutical wholesale distributor serving as ordering channel for Therismos products to pharmacies in Germany. Part of the pharmaceutical distribution network enabling wide pharmacy access.
• GEHE Pharma HandelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor pharmaceutical wholesale distributor providing ordering system access for Therismos products to pharmacies. Alternative distribution channel to Alliance Healthcare.
• DocChecksupportingTechnology or IntegrationHealthcare professional verification service used for Fachbereich (specialist portal) login authentication. Ensures only verified physicians and pharmacists access professional product information.
• PS Pharma Service GmbHsupportingOthersWarehouse and fulfillment partner mentioned in AGB. Products shipped Ex Works from PS Pharma Service GmbH, Lise-Meitner-Straße 10, 40670 Meerbusch.
• InPlanta BiotechnologyminorOthersSpanish cannabis seed bank providing genetics for Sensi Double Kush strain (cross of Master Rockstar x 707 Headband x Black Dosi Fire).
• Ethos GeneticsminorOthersUS cannabis seed bank providing genetics for Crescendo Cookies (I95 x Chemdawg x Mandarin Cookies) and Atlantic Glue (Chem's Sister x Sour Dubb x Chocolate Diesel) strains.
• Pheno Finder SeedsminorOthersCannabis seed bank providing exclusive genetics for Bozy's Cure and Legendary Bozy strains. Known for award-winning strains including High Times Cannabis Cup winners.
• Emerald Mountain LegacyminorOthersCalifornia seed bank preserving genetics from Mandelbrot's Family Heirlooms. Provides Queen Sangria genetics (Mimosa x Royal Kush) with award-winning lineage.
• Barney's FarmminorOthersAmsterdam-based seed bank providing Pink Kush genetics (OG Kush selection) to Aqualitas for cultivation.
• Dutch PassionminorOthersDutch seed bank providing Critical Orange Punch genetics (Critical x Grandaddy Purps x Orange Bud) with multiple High Times Cannabis Cup awards.
• Rare DanknessminorOthersUS seed bank providing Ghost Train Haze genetics (Ghost OG x Neville's Wreck) known for high THC content.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• STADA Arzneimittel AG: Major German pharmaceutical company with relevant drug-wholesale and specialty distribution; competes less directly on flower but competes for the same pharmacy counter-share and Dronabinol-relevant prescriptions.
• Aurora Cannabis Europe: Global medical cannabis producer with German-market presence; competes in the same pharmacy distribution and EU GMP-certified flower segment as Therismos.
• Aphria/Tilray Germany: Canadian medical cannabis major with established German distribution; serves the same pharmacy channel with broader portfolio and deeper capital than Therismos.
• Canopy Growth (Germany): International cannabis producer with German medical cannabis distribution; overlaps with Therismos in pharmacy-channel, GMP-certified flower supply.

Emerging players

• Bloomwell Group: German medical cannabis platform aggregating pharmacy and telemedicine distribution; competes with Therismos for the same German pharmacy footprint and prescriber base.
• Nimbus Healthcare: German medical cannabis distributor and pharmacy partner; overlaps with Therismos in distributing EU-GMP cannabis flower to licensed German pharmacies.

Direct peers

• Bedrocan: Dutch medical cannabis producer with strong German pharmacy presence; competes as a quality-led, GMP-certified flower supplier to German pharmacies.
• Demecan: Vertically integrated German medical cannabis cultivator and distributor; competes head-to-head with Therismos in supplying German pharmacies with GMP-certified flowers.
• Cansativa: Germany-based medical cannabis importer and wholesaler; overlaps with Therismos in distributing GMP cannabis flowers to German pharmacies via wholesale platforms.
• Four 20 Pharma: German medical cannabis grower and distributor selling GMP-certified flower to pharmacies; same B2B pharmacy channel and similar product format as Therismos.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/therismos-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/wellfordgermany

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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