#18 - The Largest Takeover Deal in the Hemp Industry in Europe - Jacek Kramarz from HemPoland
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English - November 27, 2020 20:23 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBEntrepreneurship Business Society & Culture cannabis cbd hemp marijuana europe entrepreneur business start-up Homepage Download Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
On this episode Tom continues his chat with Jacek Kramarz from HemPoland. Jacek was a guest on episode 12, where he talked about the beginnings of HemPoland. Today, Jacek tells us the story behind one of the largest acquisitions to ever happen in the hemp industry, when The Green Organic Dutchman acquired HemPoland in 2018. Jacek, one of the HemPoland partners, tells us how it happened, why it happened, and what impact it had on the business. He also shares plenty of tips for those who are looking for an investor, as well as how the hemp and CBD industry should develop and move forward in Europe. This is an extraordinary peek into one of the largest acquisitions in the hemp industry to ever happen.
Other topics discussed:
Why did HemPoland decide to look for a business partner?How did HemPoland find their investor?How to approach an acquisition process like a pro.What did the negotiations between HemPoland and The Green Organic Dutchman look like?Why did HemPoland agree for a 100% takeover?How does an acquisition change the company and it’s priorities?How to look for cannabis investors.Does it pay off to be honest with investors?What does Europe need to do to build a strong cannabis market?What is the role of regulations for the hemp industry in Europe?Links:*
Our Previous Episode with Jacek Kramarz
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