Uncle Arnie’s, one of the fastest-growing hemp-derived THC beverage brands in the United States, has completed a $7.5 million Series A strategic growth raise to support its next phase of expansion. The round was co-led by Mindset Capital and Delta Emerald Ventures, with strategic investor Harry Rubin—a founding partner of the Boston Beer Company—joining the company’s board.

This growth capital is being used to nearly double the team from 40 to 75 employees over the coming year, expand into new state markets, and deepen the brand’s footprint in high-performing regions. Uncle Arnie’s has delivered close to 100% year-over-year growth since its founding and forecasts the same growth trajectory through 2026.

Founded in California in 2020, the brand quickly rose to become the #1 cannabis beverage brand in the state, and in 2024 successfully transitioned into the burgeoning hemp-derived THC category by leveraging its strong branding and operational expertise. Uncle Arnie’s is currently present in 16 states, with plans to enter three more shortly. To support this scaling, the company has added beverage industry veteran Brian Miesieski, formerly of AB InBev, Diageo and SweetWater, as Chief Marketing Officer.

Mindset Capital’s CEO, Aaron Edelheit, emphasized that Uncle Arnie’s “rare brand … with triple-digit growth and the #1 position” is primed for national leadership. Ian Dominguez of Delta Emerald Ventures echoed this sentiment, applauding the brand’s combination of “brand strength, operational excellence, and distribution reach.” Aligned with these investors, Uncle Arnie’s is now positioned to drive mainstream adoption and category leadership in enforcement-compliant, hemp-derived THC beverages.