# Headset

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/headset

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Seattle, US
- Website: http://www.headset.io
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 8, 2019)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Headset, Inc. specializes in providing data analytics solutions designed for the cannabis industry, focusing on enhancing market intelligence and supply chain optimization across various sectors.Founded in 2015 in Seattle, US, Headset, Inc. delivers data analytics tailored for the cannabis sector. The firm has engaged in 7 significant deals, with the latest deal occurring on November 30, 2021. The company raised USD 3.00 mn in a funding round led by Althea Equity, LLC. Cy Scott, one of the founders, has a background in the cannabis industry, contributing to the company's strategic direction.Headset offers a comprehensive suite of data analytics solutions specifically designed for the cannabis industry, focusing on market intelligence and supply chain optimization. Their core products include Retailer Insights, Bridge, Nexus, Vault, and Exchange, which provide actionable insights for cannabis producers, retailers, and suppliers. By integrating with over 3,500 cannabis retailers across the U.S. and Canada, Headset empowers clients to analyze sales data, optimize inventory management, and forecast demand effectively. Their services extend to a diverse clientele across key markets, including states like California, Colorado, and New York, as well as provinces in Canada such as Ontario and British Columbia.Headset generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, offering tiered pricing plans that cater to various business needs within the cannabis sector. Their offerings, including Retailer Insights and Vault, are structured to allow clients to select plans aligned with their operational requirements. The firm interacts with cannabis retailers in a B2B capacity, providing essential data-driven insights to enhance inventory management and sales forecasting, facilitating informed inventory decisions and optimizing promotional strategies. This revenue model is designed to scale alongside client growth, encouraging long-term partnerships.In November 2021, Headset, Inc. secured USD 3.00 mn in venture funding led by Althea Equity, LLC., supported by investors such as Poseidon Asset Management and WGD Capital. The company plans to utilize this funding to expand its market measurement services to all legal markets, positioning itself to launch new products designed to enhance their analytics capabilities. This strategic initiative aims at entering additional markets, facilitating a broader reach and deeper insights into cannabis market trends.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 8, 2019, $12M — Poseidon Asset Management, RIV Capital, AFI Capital Partners
- Seed, Aug 1, 2015 — Anslinger Capital, Poseidon Asset Management

## Investors

- Anslinger Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anslinger-capital) — Seed
- Poseidon Asset Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/poseidon-asset-management) — Seed, Series A
- RIV Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/riv-capital) — Series A
- AFI Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/afi-capital-partners) — Series A