AMNESIA Media Raises $1 Million in Seed Funding to Advance Cannabis Content Marketing Compliance and Promote Diversity in the Industry.
April 28, 2023
San Francisco, California - AMNESIA Media, a content marketing agency that focuses on creating positive, healthy cannabis culture, announced today that it has raised $1 million in seed funding from Argonautic Ventures and JourneyOne Ventures. The funding will be used to further AMNESIA Media’s efforts to support and celebrate creatives in the cannabis industry and to provide actionable content marketing compliance insights to clients.
AMNESIA Media was founded by Courtney Wu, a regulated industry expert who previously led the global Pro & Celebrity Marketing Department at PokerStars, and Ray, a product and media expert building Rivals of Poker, the first iOS e-sports poker app. Together, they aim to create a culture of positive cannabis use while upholding equity and diversity in the industry.
Through their product, Highlyte by AMNESIA, the company seeks to recognize that content is culture and that the #contentofthecontent matters to communities, society, policy, and culture. Highlyte by AMNESIA is designed to provide consistent and actionable content marketing compliance insights that help clients navigate complex and rapidly evolving cannabis industry regulations.
“We’re excited to have the support of Argonautic Ventures and JourneyOne Ventures as we continue to advance our mission of creating a positive, healthy cannabis culture and supporting diversity in the industry,” said Courtney Wu, co-founder of AMNESIA Media. “With this funding, we can continue to provide our clients with the insights and resources they need to succeed in a highly regulated industry, while also promoting equity and diversity in the cannabis industry.”