Pelorus Equity Group, a provider of value-add bridge commercial real estate loans to cannabis businesses and owners with cannabis-related real estate, completed its second and final tranche of its $77.3 million non-dilutive real estate debt financing (the rollup financing) with Harborside. The initial funding included three individual loans to Harborside, Urbn Leaf Holdings and Loudpack JV with a second tranche made available upon final closing of the three-way merger. The proceeds were used primarily to retire certain existing loans and provide additional working capital.
“At such a pivotal time in the cannabis market’s evolution, we are proud to bring our strategic partners customized lending solutions to meet their goals,” Dan Leimel, CEO of Pelorus Equity Group and manager of the Pelorus fund, said. “We were incredibly pleased to complete this funding with Harborside, Urbn Leaf and Loudpack to support their initiatives to transform the California market landscape, and we look forward to a strong partnership with them as they grow.
“Our ability to structure funding solutions on complex transactions sets Pelorus apart in the cannabis lending sector. As the industry grows and more of the top cannabis players are in need of funding to support their M&A and expansion plans, we are ready to bring our asset-based lending solutions to those looking to quickly scale their operations in some of the world’s most exciting cannabis markets.”
“Pelorus has been a tremendous financial partner as we worked to reach this important milestone,” Ed Schmults, CEO and a director of Harborside, said. “Their ability to provide access to customized financing, as well as considerable sector knowledge and a deep network of experts is unparalleled. Their solutions proved to us why so many of the top players in the industry are turning to them for cannabis finance solutions.”
The second tranche of the rollup financing was funded upon completion of the StateHouse Holdings transaction. Harborside’s completion of its acquisition of LPF JV Corporation, a manufacturer, cultivator and distributor of award-winning cannabis brands in California. The acquisition of Loudpack follows Harborside’s acquisition of UL Holdings completed on March 1 and Harborside’s acquisition of Sublimation completed on July 2, 2021. Following completion of the acquisitions, the company plans to be renamed StateHouse Holdings.
The rollup financing contains a nominal interest rate of 10.25%, along with specified origination, closing and other transaction fees, and will be secured by certain real estate assets and cannabis licenses of Harborside, Urbn Leaf and Loudpack. The rollup financing is subject to debt-service ratio requirements, interest reserves, certain cross-corporate guarantees and defaults, subordination agreements and intercreditor agreements, along with a general corporate guarantee from Harborside.
