Poseidon Asset Management

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Investor type

Founded

2013

AUM

$105 M

Location

San Francisco, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America

Investor profile last updated: 13 July, 2026

Profile

Poseidon Asset Management is an investment firm based in the United States, founded by siblings Emily and Morgan Paxhia in 2013. They are recognized for their focus on the cannabis industry, making their initial fund one of the longest-running dedicated cannabis investment funds. With a team experienced in conducting due diligence, deploying capital, and serving on multiple boards, Poseidon is seen as a leader in the sector. Their reputation is built on assisting companies when others have not, thereby gaining unique industry access and proprietary deal flow.

Poseidon invests in a diversified range of company stages and industry subsectors within the cannabis space. While the specific check sizes are not directly provided, their strategy includes investments across the capital spectrum and upholds significant industry engagement. They currently have three closed funds: Fund One, Fund Two, and Fund Three: The Garden Fund.

Notable investments by Poseidon Asset Management include Aphria - a leading cannabis company, and GW Pharmaceuticals - known for its work in the medicinal cannabis space. These investments highlight Poseidon's strategic focus on promising ventures within the cannabis industry.

Industry

Cannabis Software Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Food and Beverage SaaS AgriTech Machine Learning (ML) Data infra

Poseidon Asset Management Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
The Poseidon Garden Fund	Venture Capital (VC)	Food and Beverage Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Software Cannabis	Seed	North America	$1-5 m	—	March 2021

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Emily Paxhia Founding Partner & Director of Relations

Founding Partner & Director of Relations

Morgan Paxhia Founding Partner & Chief Investor

Founding Partner & Chief Investor

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FAQs about Poseidon Asset Management

Is Poseidon Asset Management a venture capital or private equity firm?

Poseidon Asset Management is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Poseidon Asset Management located?

Poseidon Asset Management is located in San Francisco, California, United States.

When was Poseidon Asset Management founded?

Poseidon Asset Management was founded in 2013.

What sectors and industries does Poseidon Asset Management invest in?

Poseidon Asset Management invests in companies and startups in Cannabis, Software, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Food and Beverage, SaaS, AgriTech, Machine Learning (ML), Data infra.

What is Poseidon Asset Management geographical focus of investments?

Poseidon Asset Management invests in companies and startups in North America.

At what stages of companies and startups does Poseidon Asset Management typically invest in?

Poseidon Asset Management invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Poseidon Asset Management investment?

Poseidon Asset Management usually invests $1-5 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Poseidon Asset Management?

Poseidon Asset Management has around $105m assets under management.

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