The People's Group
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The People's Group is a mid-sized firm in the cannabis sector, based in Oakland, California, operating within the realm of venture capital and private equity principals. Grounded in cannabis culture and its diverse history, the firm uses that foundation to inform its approach to social and equitable inclusion for cannabis founders. It centers on BIPOC women-led cannabis and ancillary businesses, aiming to align the industry's growth with the people and communities involved. The firm seeks to center, engage, and collaborate with founders across both new and legacy cannabis ventures, building a modern symbiotic culture rooted in generations of knowledge about the plant. Its approach emphasizes inclusive practices as a core value guiding its activities within the cannabis industry.