Tech Roundup: Brazilian medical cannabis startup opens U.S. office

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Welcome to our Tech Roundup, where we bring you the biggest stories in technology and innovation in Brazil and Latin America. This week: A Brazilian startup offers continuous care solutions with cannabis-based products.

Startup offers cannabis-based products and care for Brazilian patients

The Brazilian startup Cannacare, focused on continuous care and the importation of cannabis-based products, officially began operations in January this year with the mission of simplifying the lives of Brazilian patients interested in treating various ailments with cannabis-based oils, creams, and pills.

How it works. The idea was born from the personal experience of co-founder and CEO André Robles, who suffered from insomnia for 15 years. After various treatments, he found relief from the problem in medical cannabis, but not without some difficulties.

From the search for a specialized doctor, to the lack of information on which product to buy, to the bureaucracy of the authorization and importation procedures at Brazilian health regulator Anvisa — Cannacare helps patients through all these steps, from the initial consultation to the regular delivery of medicine to their homes.

State of play. Cannacare has just raised BRL 1 million (about USD 204,000) from family and friends to expand.

In addition to technology development and marketing, Cannacare is using the new funds to open an office in Miami.
“This will allow us to cut out the middlemen and establish direct partnerships with manufacturers in the U.S., Colombia, and Paraguay. From our Miami...

Fabiane Ziolla Menezes

Former editor-in-chief of LABS (Latin America Business Stories), Fabiane has more than 15 years of experience reporting on business, finance, innovation, and cities in Brazil. The latter recently took her back to the classroom and made her a Master in Urban Management from PUCPR. At TBR, she keeps an eye on economic policy, game-changing businesses, and people driving innovation in Latin America.