EXKA

What EXKA does

EXKA is a Canadian cannabis genetics and extraction company headquartered in Mirabel, Quebec, founded by Dr. Maxime Paris. The company operates a vertically integrated facility comprising 10 greenhouses and a GMP-grade extraction laboratory, with $32 million in disclosed capital expenditure across a $12 million extraction plant and a $20 million greenhouse and tissue-culture laboratory investment. Its core technology stack includes plant tissue culture micropropagation preserving over 250 cannabis genetic varieties, cold ethanol extraction, wiped-film short-path molecular distillation (achieving 93.4% THC recovery yield), and dynamic LED horticulture. The company maintains Health Canada cultivation and processing authorizations and GACP compliance for domestic and international markets.

EXKA generates revenue through four primary streams: B2B wholesale of bulk cannabis products (flower, concentrates, oils, capsules, sprays, hash) to licensed retailers, distributors, and processors across 8 Canadian provinces; white-label manufacturing for third-party brands; genetic services and tissue-cultured clone supply via its "Your Clone in the Cloud" program; and medical cannabis distribution through partner platforms including Aurora Medical, Spectrum Therapeutics, SOMAÏ, and Farmako. Consumer products are sold under multiple sub-brands including XK (the science-driven flagship), Terroir (Quebec-grown), Juste Bulles (beverages), Station House (pre-rolls), and Crooked Dory (value flower), with retail distribution through provincial boards (SQDC, OCS) and online storefronts.

The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer retail via provincial cannabis channels, enterprise B2B field sales through a dedicated B2B Hub, and channel partnerships for medical cannabis access. Marketing spans science-focused content, social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube), bilingual newsletters, and branded apparel collaborations. R&D partnerships with McGill University, supported by NSERC and MITACS funding, drive ongoing innovation in plant breeding, extraction optimization, and disease resistance research.

Name

EXKA

Legal name

EXKA Canada LTD.

Website

https://exka.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EXKA is a Canadian cannabis genetics and extraction company based in Mirabel, Quebec, operating 10 greenhouses and a GMP extraction laboratory. It produces recreational and medical cannabis products under multiple sub-brands and offers white-label manufacturing and genetic cloning services to licensed producers across 8 provinces and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Products

NAICS

Tobacco Manufacturing (312230), Tobacco Manufacturing (31223)

SIC

Tobacco Products (2100)

akta.pro primary industry

Tobacco, Alcohol & Cannabis Omnichannel (CRAFAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Adult-Use (Recreational) Cannabis Delivery & Online Ordering (CRANAGAH)

Keywords

• Cannabis cultivation
• Cannabis extraction
• Cannabis genetics
• White label manufacturing
• Medical cannabis distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Mirabel

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Cannabis Products: EXKA sells bulk cannabis products (flower, concentrates, oils, capsules, oral sprays, hash) to licensed retailers, distributors, and processors across Canadian provinces.
2. White Label Manufacturing: EXKA manufactures and delivers premium cannabis products under third-party brands, handling everything from strain selection and formulation through packaging, labeling, regulatory compliance, and distribution.
3. Genetic Services & Cloning: EXKA provides genetic characterization services and supplies high-quality, tissue-cultured cannabis clones to licensed producers, including the 'Your Clone in the Cloud' service covering the full lifecycle from genetics selection to ready-to-grow plant material.
4. Medical Cannabis Distribution: EXKA supplies medical cannabis products through a growing network of medical cannabis platforms and partners across Canada, enabling patients coast-to-coast access to EXKA products via prescriptions and virtual consultations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EXKA is a cannabis genetics, cultivation, and extraction company that operates a plant tissue culture laboratory preserving 250+ cannabis genetic varieties, 10 greenhouses, and GMP-grade extraction facilities in Mirabel, Quebec. The company produces a full portfolio of cannabis products — flower, hash, concentrates, oils, capsules, oral sprays, beverages, and pre-rolls — under consumer brands XK and Terroir for both adult-use recreational and medical channels. EXKA additionally provides B2B services including wholesale distribution, full-service white-label manufacturing, and genetic services (micropropagation and tissue-cultured clone supply) to licensed producers, retailers, and brands across Canada and selectively in Europe.

Product overview

EXKA is a Canadian cannabis company based in Mirabel, Quebec, operating two primary sub-brands: XK (consumer-facing products) and Terroir (Quebec-focused). The XK brand offers a comprehensive portfolio including Haschtag hash products, capsules (THC 10, THC:CBD 5:5), CBD oils and oral sprays (CBD 4000, 2000, 1500, 1000), THC oral sprays (Sativa 500/750, Splash Citrus/Strawberry), balanced THC:CBD products (Indica lines, Équilibre), flower products (C99, Happy Hour, Candy Kush, MiXK), concentrates (Rosin 30, XKief), and CBD Combo 5:1. Terroir brand features Quebec-grown flowers and hash products. EXKA also offers B2B services including genetic services (micropropagation, clone supply), wholesale, white label programs, and medical cannabis access. Additional brands distributed include JUSTE Bulles beverages, Station House pre-rolls, and Crooked Dory flowers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• XK: EXKA's flagship brand based on core values of eXcellence and Knowledge, applying science in everything. Focuses on creating innovative, purest, safest, and highest-quality products. Product line includes flower, concentrates, oral sprays, oils, and capsules.
• Terroir
• Juste Bulles
• Station House
• Crooked Dory
• Atlantic Cultivation

Products and services

• Haschtag Hash Products Traditional Montreal-style black hash product line marketed under the XK brand, including Haschtag Classique, Haschtag Premium, Haschtag Grated Hits, Haschtag Full Buzz, Haschtag Hash de Noé, Haschtag Polar Mint, Haschtag French Vanilla, Haschtag STRWBRRY, and Haschtag Glazed and Confused, offered in various THC and CBD potencies for Canadian adult-use consumers purchasing through provincial cannabis retailers.
• XK Capsules Pre-measured cannabis capsules marketed under the XK brand including THC 10 (10 mg THC per capsule, 15 units per bottle) and THC:CBD 5:5 (5 mg THC + 5 mg CBD per capsule, 15 units per bottle), offering precise, sugar-free dosing as an edible alternative for adult-use and medical consumers.
• XK CBD Oils and Oral Sprays CBD-dominant cannabis oils and oral sprays marketed under the XK brand including CBD 4000 (4000 mg per 30 ml), CBD 2000 (2000 mg per 15 ml), CBD 1500 (1500 mg per 30 ml), CBD 1000 (1000 mg per 20 ml), and CBD Combo 5:1 (50 mg CBD + 10 mg CBG per gram), formulated with MCT coconut oil for no aftertaste and sold to adult-use consumers through provincial retailers.
• XK THC Oral Sprays (Sativa 500 and 750) THC oral sprays marketed under the XK brand including Sativa 500 (25-30% THC, 200 doses of 2.5 mg per 20 ml) and Sativa 750 (25-30 mg/g THC per 30 ml with 100 doses of 7.5 mg), sold to adult-use consumers for sublingual precise dosing.
• XK Splash THC Sprays High-potency flavored THC oral sprays marketed under the XK brand including Splash Strawberry and Splash Citrus, offering 85-105 mg THC per spray with 30 sprays per unit, formulated with coconut oil, zero sugar, keto-friendly and vegan, sold to adult-use consumers seeking flavorful sublingual dosing.
• XK Balanced THC:CBD Products Balanced THC:CBD products marketed under the XK brand including Indica 500:500 (24.3-29.2% THC, 24-30% CBD), Indica 300:300 (16-20% THC, 16-20% CBD), Indica 450:450 (16-20 mg/g THC and CBD), and Équilibre (750 mg THC and CBD per 30 ml), available in oil and spray formats for both adult-use and medical consumers.
• XK Flower Products Cannabis flower products marketed under the XK brand including C99 (24-32% THC, sativa), Happy Hour (24-30% THC, 7g), Candy Kush (24-30% THC), MiXK Milled Flower (5-12% THC/CBD balanced, 15g), and Terroir strains such as Bien à l'Haze, Inspérimental, Kush Tard, La Sournoise, Soir de Semaine, Maîtres Artisans, and Royal Gorilla, sold through provincial cannabis retailers.
• XK Rosin 30 Premium cannabis concentrate combining moderate THC potency (30%) with high CBD content (52-60%), crafted from freshly pressed live hash rosin using freshly frozen cannabis flowers to preserve rich flavor and aroma; sold under the XK brand through provincial retailers.
• XKief 3 g blond trichome-rich sativa single-strain kief extracted at 150 microns, using a proprietary formulation highlighting the true essence of each variety's terpene profile, suitable for infusion or standalone use; sold under the XK brand through provincial retailers.
• JUSTE Bulles Cannabis Beverages (Pêche Mangue) Fruit-flavored cannabis beverage marketed under the JUSTE Bulles brand including Pêche Mangue (Peach Mango), featuring Envision Emulsions technology for crisp flavorful taste with no cannabis aftertaste, 35 calories per unit and 7 g sugar, sold to adult-use consumers.
• Station House Pre-rolls Pre-roll brand featuring iconic strains such as White Widow and Ghost Train Haze, using a 7-step pre-rolling process designed to deliver consistent, reliable joints with a perfect burn every time, sold to adult-use consumers seeking familiar classic cultivars for everyday enjoyment.
• Crooked Dory Flower Products Cannabis flower products marketed under the Crooked Dory brand delivering exceptional cannabis value for everyday consumers, providing accessible, reliable, high-quality flower at fair prices, including Strawberry Amnesia (24-30% THC) grown by Atlantic Cultivation in Newfoundland.
• Genetic Services (Your Clone in the Cloud) B2B genetic services from EXKA's plant tissue culture laboratory covering the full lifecycle from genetics selection through ready-to-grow plant material, including genetic characterization, micropropagation services, and high-quality cleaned clones, providing licensed producers with detailed genetic profiles (cannabinoid levels, terpene composition, average yields, cultivation techniques) and access to exclusive strains from EXKA's bank of 250+ cannabis genetic varieties preserved in-vitro.
• Wholesale Program B2B wholesale cannabis program offering retailers, distributors, and processors across Canada consistent products, competitive pricing, and dependable service with premium cultivars, diverse product selection, quality assurance under Health Canada authorization, reliable fulfillment, and dedicated support.
• White-Label Manufacturing Program Full-service white-label cannabis manufacturing program allowing licensed producers, retailers, and brands to bring premium cannabis products to market under their own brand, leveraging EXKA's genetics, extraction, quality, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities; services include strain selection, formulation, packaging design, labeling, regulatory compliance, and distribution support.
• Medical Cannabis Program B2B medical cannabis program providing Canadians coast-to-coast access to EXKA's medical-grade cannabis products through partner platforms including Mendo, Teedy, Argento Medical, SensiMED, Aurora Medical, Spectrum Therapeutics, Montrose Cannabis, SOMAÍ, and Farmako, with virtual consultations, prescriptions, and patient support for conditions such as PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, cancer, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, depression, and arthritis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93.4% THC recovery yield achieved through optimized wiped-film short-path molecular distillation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• McGill UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEXKA collaborates with McGill University professors M. Lefsrud, V. Raghavan, and V. Orsat on horticultural research and medical cannabis production, and with Professor Suha Jabaji on plant breeding for powdery mildew resistance in cannabis. The research is funded by NSERC ($500,000 grant over five years) plus EXKA's $250,000 contribution, totaling $750,000 in research investment. This partnership drives EXKA's science-based approach to cannabis genetics, cultivation, post-harvest processing, and extraction optimization.
• Sollum TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationEXKA selected Sollum Technologies' advanced dynamic LED grow light solution for its Mirabel greenhouse expansion, increasing cultivation space by 50%. The precision lighting system is designed to enhance yield, plant health, and energy efficiency in EXKA's greenhouse operations.
• MendocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMendo is an online medical cannabis store based in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, offering a wide selection of EXKA's high-quality medical cannabis products at competitive prices. Eligible patients receive a 10% discount on almost all medical cannabis products.
• TeedycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFounded in 2020 by Rubens Sitruk, Teedy solves the problem of difficult access to medical cannabis in Quebec. It provides virtual consultations and prescriptions for conditions such as PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia, distributing EXKA products to patients.
• Argento MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgento Medical supports healthcare practitioners, prescribers, and pharmacists across Canada with a carefully chosen selection of EXKA medical cannabis products, recognizing that alternative therapies can be more appropriate than traditional medicines.
• SensiMEDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSensiMED curates a selection of Canada's best medical cannabis brands including EXKA in one market, providing patients access to products that suit their specific needs.
• Montrose CannabisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontrose Cannabis is an independent retailer and e-commerce platform dedicated to premium craft cannabis, providing medical clients with nationwide shipping and fast, reliable local delivery across Ontario.
• Aurora MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAurora Medical is a trusted international medical cannabis company offering modern, convenient, and cost-effective EXKA products with a patient-first approach.
• Spectrum TherapeuticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpectrum Therapeutics is an international medical cannabis company that raises the standard of care for patients with unmet medical needs, distributing EXKA medical cannabis products.
• SOMAÍminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSOMAÍ is Europe's premier vertically integrated medical cannabis operator delivering EU-GMP certified pharmaceutical products worldwide, with a global distribution footprint and comprehensive cannabinoid extract portfolio.
• FarmakominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFarmako is Germany's premier fully licensed medical cannabis wholesaler and pharmaceutical distributor, supplying healthcare professionals and pharmacies with premium EXKA cultivars and extracts backed by digital-first logistics.
• The High FlyerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian apparel brand selling EXKA-branded merchandise including tees, hoodies, long sleeves, and crewnecks through thehighflyer.ca, bringing EXKA's brand identity into streetwear.
• Ganja GlamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCanadian stoner-style apparel brand featuring an exclusive collaboration 'The Extractor Tee' with EXKA, celebrating the science and artistry behind cannabis extraction.
• Atlantic CultivationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAtlantic Cultivation is a licensed producer that cultivates EXKA products (e.g., Strawberry Amnesia flower) in Newfoundland, contributing to the brand's Atlantic Canada presence.
• Station HouseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStation House produces EXKA branded pre-roll products (White Widow, Ghost Train Haze) using a perfected 7-step pre-rolling process delivering consistent, reliable joints.
• Crooked DoryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCrooked Dory delivers exceptional cannabis value for the everyday consumer, growing products like Strawberry Amnesia in Newfoundland under EXKA's brand portfolio.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• SOMAÍ Pharmaceuticals: EU-based vertically integrated medical cannabis operator already named as a channel partner for EXKA's international push. Comparable because it operates in the same medical-cannabis-and-extracts value chain with EU-GMP focus that EXKA's processing platform is built to serve.
• WeedMD / Therabody RX (now part of histogram): Canadian licensed producer with cultivation and derivative capabilities serving both medical and recreational channels. Comparable as a smaller Canadian LP that competes in similar provincial listings and derivative categories.

Direct peers

• OrganiGram Holdings: Canadian licensed producer operating across recreational flower, pre-rolls, vapes, and concentrates with a science-driven R&D focus. Comparable as a Canadian mid-sized LP competing for provincial retail shelf space and pushing into derivative formats, much like EXKA's XK product range.
• The Valens Company: Canadian cannabis processor with extraction, white-label, and formulation capabilities serving brands across North America. Highly comparable because it competes on the same derivative-manufacturing-as-a-service model EXKA sells through its B2B hub.
• MediPharm Labs: Canadian cannabis extraction and derivative specialist offering GMP-grade concentrates, white-label manufacturing, and international medical distribution. Closely mirrors EXKA's core thesis: pharma-grade extraction + white-label services + B2B export.

Broad incumbents

• Aurora Cannabis: Large Canadian licensed producer with medical, recreational, and international operations. EXKA already partners with Aurora Medical domestically and competes with Aurora in several provincial listings, making it a relevant incumbent for benchmark comparison.
• Canopy Growth Corporation: One of Canada's largest cannabis producers with a wide product portfolio across recreational and medical channels. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose provincial distribution scale and pricing power set the competitive baseline for mid-sized LPs like EXKA.
• Cronos Group: Canadian licensed producer with cannabis cultivation, processing, and international distribution interests. Useful as an incumbent benchmark for international medical ambition and operational scale relative to EXKA.
• Tilray Brands: Major Canadian-headquartered cannabis operator with broad flower, derivative, and hemp-CPG portfolios. Comparable as a dominant Canadian LP that EXKA must coexist with on provincial boards across Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, and BC.

Others

• High Tide Inc. Canadian cannabis retailer and CPG distributor operating retail and accessories banners. Relevant as an ecosystem counterpart: it controls downstream retail demand (some of which carries EXKA) and provides a useful read on retail-channel economics that affect EXKA's wholesale economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/exka_inc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@exka
• Facebookfacebook.com/exka.canada
• Instagraminstagram.com/exka.canada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exka-inc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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