Leafy Tunnel Overview

Leafy Tunnel is an early-stage venture capital firm based in London, UK, focusing on investments in alternative medicine, particularly medicinal cannabis and psychedelics, to address mental health and pain disorders. The firm aims to support pioneering companies leading research, development, and commercialization in these sectors. In January 2022, Leafy Tunnel announced the first closing of its Guernsey-based fund, targeting a total of $30 million, with plans to invest in up to 15 companies. As of that date, the firm had already made seven investments, including Beckley Psytech, Tetra Pharm Technologies, Iuvo Therapeutics, Maya Health, Prohibition Holdings, Tactogen, and Ceretype. Leafy Tunnel's investment strategy focuses on European medical cannabis and global medical psychedelics companies at Seed and Series A stages. The firm is an appointed representative of Midmar Capital LLP, which is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of UK investment advisory or arranging activities.

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Leafy Tunnel

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Product type

  • Drugs / Pharma

Industries / verticals

  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Digital & Consumer health
  • PharmaTech

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

US$25,000 - US$2,000,000

How to approach funds like Leafy Tunnel

When approaching Leafy Tunnel, founders should highlight their scientific rigor, regulatory strategy, and clear path to clinical validation, as the firm values robust research and credible teams navigating complex healthcare landscapes. Demonstrating a nuanced understanding of the European and global regulatory environment, as well as a scalable commercialization plan for alternative therapeutics, will resonate. Articulate how your solution addresses unmet needs in mental health or pain management, and be prepared to discuss both near-term milestones and long-term impact.

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