About Pistil

Pistil is a vertically integrated producer of CBD-rich hemp. We produce certified varieties hemp strains, starter genetics (seeds and clones), flowers and extractions for high-quality oils and isolates.

The Pistil team has proven success across the full spectrum of the hemp company growth cycle
Scalability & Diversification by:
- Territory Range
- Strain Strategy Experience
- AG Tech Expertise
- Proprietary Methodology & Quality of Portfolio Companies
- Lab, Testing & Extraction Proficiency
- Converting farm acres to hemp production
- Number of Acres Under Contract
- Productizing & Distribution Capabilities

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Industry
Hemp
biggest asset
Our Network of Resources
Diversification
We bring people together, from all over the world, with different backgrounds and expertise.
Complementarity
Different skills from different people improve and leverage each other's qualities to ensure better decisions and results.
Track Record
Our team's experience and successes in the hemp industry ensure project optimization and faster time to market.
Leadership
Hands-on Management Group with Proven Industry Experience
A dynamic leader who mobilizes people and resources to capitalize on new opportunities, Greg brings 10+ years experience as an entrepreneur starting and growing companies, and over 5 years experience in the hemp industry. As one of the very first employees of Bedrocan Canada, Greg brings exceptional knowledge and subject matter expertise gained through the startup and IPO of one of the world’s leading medical cannabis producers. As a Responsible Person In Charge (RPIC) Greg has overseen every aspect of cannabis production in the word’s most advanced cultivation facilities.
In his most recent involvement at Bedrocan Canada (formerly TSV.BED), he served a range of roles as Director of Strategic Partnerships, as well as Director of Client Services & Medical Outreach. Greg planned and executed Bedrocan’s national customer acquisition strategy and developed strategic relationships with prescribing physicians across Canada, and around the world.
In 2016, Tweed (TSV.TWD) and Bedrocan merged to form Canopy Growth Corp (TSX.WEED), and Greg continued as Director of Strategic Partnerships for both the Bedrocan and Tweed brands.
Mr. Vermeulen additionally owns his own consulting company, Echinus Inc. which provides services to the Canadian Energy markets and International Trade Support Services to the green-technology sectors since 2006. Clients include: Electric & Gas Utilities, Foreign Consulates & Trade Commissions, and Federal Agencies.

Tomas Sipos
Chief Financial Officer
Tom has over 20 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles in a broad range of industries responsible for financial management, corporate development, financings, IPOs, capital markets, M&A and investment banking activities. Most recently he raised equity and debt financings for several junior to mid-tier companies in the mining sector and launched the M&A growth program at Teranga Gold Corporation (TSE: TGZ).
In prior positions, he was an investment banker in the infrastructure, telecom and diversified sectors completing several large M&A, financing and privatizations transactions throughout Europe and North America while working abroad for companies such as the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group), Ernst & Young Corporate Finance and ANZ Bank (Australia & New Zealand Bank).
Tom has an MBA (Finance) from the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Business and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

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