Ascend Wellness Holdings
Rochelle Park, New Jersey, United States · Agriculture and Farming, Cannabis, Dietary Supplements
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (AWH) is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator with licenses and assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. AWH owns and operates 31 dispensaries and six state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Rochelle Park, New Jersey, United States
- Employees
- 2,200
- Industries
- Agriculture and Farming, Cannabis, Dietary Supplements
- Status
- Public (AAWH)
- Website
- www.awholdings.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Ascend Wellness Holdings
- : Ascend Wellness Holdings and NuProject launch the ROOTS program to support cannabis businesses in preparing for corporate supply chains.
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- : Ascend Wellness Holdings issues $235 million of Senior Secured Notes with 12.75% coupon and a 5-year term
- : Awh Closes Acquisition Of Four Maryland Dispensaries
Ascend Wellness Holdings funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Venture | $50.0M |
| Jan 2025 | Venture | $15.0M |
| Jul 2024 | Debt Financing | $235.0M |
Leadership
- Abner Kurtin, Founder
- Kim Patrasso, Senior Manager, Corporate Recruitment
- Roman Nemchenko, Chief Financial Officer
- Samuel Brill, Chief Executive Officer
- Michael McLaughlin, Vice President
- John Hartmann, Chief Executive Officer
- Rebecca Koar, Executive Vice President Of Investor Relations And Strategy
- Denise Pedulla, Chief Legal Officer
- Chris Holzer, Head Of Quality
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Employee benefit plans
Ascend Wellness Holdings files 2 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Ascend Wellness Holdings in the news
- Ascend Wellness Holdings Announces the Opening of Ascend of Evesham Dispensary in Marlton, New Jersey - PR Newswire Canada (Oct 20, 2026)
- Ascend Wellness Holdings Closes $50 Million Private Placement of Senior Secured Notes - PR Newswire (May 28, 2025)
- AWH to Hold Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, November 12, 2026 - TradingView (Oct 27, 2026)
- Ascend Wellness Q3 Revenue Lifts 15% Sequentially – NCV Media - New Cannabis Ventures (Nov 07, 2023)
- Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. - The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) (Dec 13, 2023)
- Ascend and NuProject Launch ROOTS Program to Prepare Cannabis Businesses for Corporate Supply Chains - PR Newswire (Apr 07, 2026)
- Ascend Wellness Announces Opening of a New Dispensary in Wharton, New Jersey - PR Newswire (Jun 20, 2024)
- Ascend Wellness Holdings Introduces "Effin'"--A New Edibles Brand Delivering Targeted Effects - PR Newswire (Oct 17, 2024)
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About Ascend Wellness Holdings: questions and answers
What does Ascend Wellness Holdings do?
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. (AWH) is a vertically integrated multistate cannabis operator with licenses and assets in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. AWH owns and operates 31 dispensaries and six state-of-the-art cultivation facilities, growing award-winning strains and producing a curated selection of products for retail and wholesale customers.
Where is Ascend Wellness Holdings headquartered?
Ascend Wellness Holdings is headquartered in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, United States.
How many employees does Ascend Wellness Holdings have?
Ascend Wellness Holdings has about 2,200 employees.
Has Ascend Wellness Holdings raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Ascend Wellness Holdings. The most recent, $50.0M, was in Jun 2025.
Who leads Ascend Wellness Holdings?
Abner Kurtin is a Founder at Ascend Wellness Holdings.
What is the latest news on Ascend Wellness Holdings?
On Apr 07, 2026, Ascend Wellness Holdings and NuProject launch the ROOTS program to support cannabis businesses in preparing for corporate supply chains.
Is Ascend Wellness Holdings a public company?
Yes. Ascend Wellness Holdings is publicly traded under the ticker AAWH.
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