Cannabis

Specialized Financing For Cannabis Facilities

OVERVIEW

Macallan Capital Partners provides comprehensive investment banking and advisory services for cannabis projects. Our team brings decades of experience in structuring capital solutions tailored to the unique requirements of this asset class.

Whether you are seeking debt financing, equity partnerships, or strategic advisory, we leverage our deep industry relationships and market expertise to deliver optimal outcomes for our clients.

Market Opportunity

The legal cannabis industry represents one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States, with expanding state-level legalization creating significant demand for purpose-built cultivation, processing, and dispensary facilities. As the regulatory landscape matures, cannabis real estate has emerged as a distinct asset class offering attractive yields, long-term triple-net lease structures, and strong operator demand — yet traditional lenders remain largely absent, creating opportunity for specialized capital providers.

$30B+
U.S. Legal Cannabis Sales
40+ States
Medical or Adult-Use Legal
10–15%
Typical NNN Yields
15–20yr
Common Lease Terms

Facility Types We Finance

Cultivation & Growing Facilities

Indoor, greenhouse, and hybrid cultivation facilities ranging from 10,000 to 200,000+ SF. These assets require specialized HVAC, lighting, and environmental control systems, creating high barriers to entry and strong tenant retention.

Processing & Manufacturing

Extraction, processing, and manufacturing facilities producing concentrates, edibles, topicals, and pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products. Specialized build-outs and licensing requirements support premium rents.

Dispensaries & Retail

Licensed retail dispensary locations in high-traffic corridors and strategic markets. Limited license availability in many states creates scarcity value, driving strong operator demand and above-market lease economics.

Distribution & Logistics

Warehouse and distribution facilities serving the cannabis supply chain — including secure storage, testing laboratories, and last-mile delivery hubs operating under strict regulatory compliance frameworks.

Typical Deal Structure

Debt & Lease-Based Solutions

  • Sale-leaseback transactions for licensed operators seeking to unlock capital
  • Private mortgage lending for cannabis-use properties excluded from traditional banking
  • Bridge financing for facility acquisition, build-out, and licensing periods
  • Equipment financing for cultivation systems, extraction equipment, and security infrastructure

Equity & Joint Ventures

  • Direct equity investment in cannabis real estate portfolios
  • JV structures pairing real estate capital with licensed operators
  • Preferred equity for development and expansion of licensed facilities
  • Fund-level investment vehicles targeting cannabis-adjacent real estate

The Macallan Approach

  • Regulatory Expertise

    We navigate the complex and evolving cannabis regulatory landscape across multiple states, ensuring every transaction is structured in full compliance with state licensing requirements, zoning regulations, and banking restrictions.

  • Operator Due Diligence

    In a sector where operator quality is paramount, we conduct rigorous evaluation of licensees' operational track records, financial health, compliance history, and market position before placing capital.

  • Alternative Capital Sourcing

    With traditional banks largely sidelined, we leverage our network of private lenders, family offices, REITs, and specialty funds that have built dedicated cannabis real estate allocation strategies.

  • Market Positioning

    We help clients identify high-value markets where limited licensing, favorable regulation, and strong consumer demand create outsized returns for well-structured cannabis real estate investments.

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