Rick Batenburg III

BIOGRAPHY
Rick Batenburg III is redefining what it means to be a venture capitalist in the cannabis industry. As the youngest in a long line of successful entrepreneurs, Rick has taken the helm of his family’s business, with a sharp focus on alternative capital opportunities in cannabis. His journey began with a strategic investment in The Clear, one of the most renowned THC vape companies in the market. Since then, Rick has spearheaded the expansion of his family’s portfolio, including a diverse range of cannabis cultivars and retail products.

Polished and confident, Rick possesses a unique blend of charisma and business acumen that sets him apart in the cannabis space. Whether he’s closing deals or expanding into new ventures, Rick is always on the hunt for the next big opportunity. His relentless energy and ability to connect with key industry players have made him a driving force in cannabis venture capital.

Beyond cannabis, Rick is also an avid sports enthusiast and owner of a semi-professional hockey team. His leadership extends off the ice and into the boardroom, where he’s known for his hands-on approach to growing both his business and his team.

Rick’s contributions to the cannabis industry are already making waves, and his ambitious nature shows no sign of slowing down. As cannabis legalization continues to evolve, Rick Batenburg III is poised to be at the forefront, helping shape the future of this fast-growing industry.

ABOUT THE CLEAR
Clear Cannabis Inc. licenses intellectual property related to legacy national cannabis brand, The Clear™, and other industry-leading cannabis brands. Founded in 2013 by a team of scientists who reinvented the cannabis industry by introducing molecular distillation to the legal cannabis market, The Clear™ products are available in multiple cannabis markets in the U.S., including California, Colorado, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, New Mexico and Missouri. As licensor of The Clear™, Clear Cannabis Inc. is focused on product consistency regardless of state, proprietary formulations, product safety, consumer experience and expanding product lines. Clear Cannabis Inc. also provides hardware, packaging, training, standard operating procedures, quality control methodology, agency sales, marketing, merchandising, product R&D and leasing services to licensee partners in many cannabis-legal states. CCI is not directly involved in the manufacture, sale or distribution of products containing THC.