# NUG

> NUG is a vertically integrated California cannabis company founded in 2014 that operates the state's highest-volume extraction facility, multiple retail dispensaries, and one of California's largest wholesale distribution networks. Known for their premium flower, vapes, and edibles, NUG has pioneered Oakland's first equity-owned consumption lounge and is deeply committed to social equity programs that support entrepreneurs affected by prior cannabis criminalization.

- **Founded:** 2014
- **Headquarters:** Alameda, California
- **Founders:** Dr. John Oram (CEO & Founder), Nico Enea (Co-Founder & Board Member)
- **Team size:** 150 employees
- **Products:** Premium Flower, Live Resin Cartridges, Edibles & Chocolates, Concentrates, Pre-rolls
- **Notable:** Operates California's highest-volume cannabis extraction facility, Products sold in 80% of licensed California dispensaries, Opened Oakland's first equity-owned consumption lounge

## Products & services

- **Premium Flower** — Award-winning indoor-grown cannabis strains cultivated using proprietary techniques for consistent quality and potency.
- **Live Resin Cartridges** — High-quality vape cartridges using live resin extraction from California's highest-volume extraction facility.
- **Edibles & Chocolates** — Cannabis-infused products including award-winning sugar-free dark chocolate.
- **Concentrates** — Premium extracts including live resin diamonds, recognized at the Emerald Cup.
- **Pre-rolls** — Convenient pre-rolled cannabis products using NUG's premium flower.
- **Disposable Vapes** — Easy-to-use disposable vaporizer products for on-the-go consumption.

## Achievements

- Operates California's highest-volume cannabis extraction facility
- Products sold in 80% of licensed California dispensaries
- Opened Oakland's first equity-owned consumption lounge
- Opened nation's first Asian-owned social equity cannabis dispensary
- 3rd Place Emerald Cup 2023 - Edibles Health Conscious (Sugar Free Dark Chocolate)
- 3rd Place Emerald Cup - Live Resin Diamonds (White Buffalo OG)
- 4th Place Emerald Cup - Indoor Flower (Chocolatina)
- Multiple awards at High Times Cannabis Cup NorCal, Hempcon, and Emerald Cup

## Latest updates

- **2024-10** — NUG Yonkers opened in New York, marking the company's expansion beyond California.
- **2023-05** — Won multiple awards at the 2023 Emerald Cup including recognition for edibles, concentrates, and flower.
- **2020-01** — Opened four greenhouses totaling 6,000 square feet dedicated to social equity partners at Oakland headquarters.
- **2019-05** — Closed $15 million Series A funding round to fuel expansion across manufacturing, distribution, and retail.

## Links

- Website: https://nug.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nug
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nug_brand
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nug_brand/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesocialnug

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Last updated: 2026-05-28