BlackShire investee company Zenabis Global is added to Horizons ETF

Giving one of the world's largest licensed producers new capital markets visibility

TORONTO, March 18, 2019 /CNW/ - BlackShire Capital is pleased to recognize the progress being made by its investee company Zenabis Global Inc. ("Zenabis") (TSXV: ZENA) through its incorporation into the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF (TSX: HMMJ) (the "Horizons ETFs").

"Zenabis was one of BlackShire's first investments and remains a marquee holding of the firm. Led by experienced founding family operators, Zenabis has the potential for the third largest production capacity in the world. It is currently serving the Canadian marketplace, generating revenue with plans to expand internationally. We believe that as the company becomes better known, investors will better situate it amongst its market peers" said BlackShire Capital Chairman and CEO, Kevin Reed.

As the world's first ETF that offers direct exposure to North American-listed securities involved with cannabis production, the Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF is designed to provide exposure to the performance of North American publicly listed life sciences companies with significant business activities in the cannabis industry.

"The inclusion of Zenabis in the Horizons ETF showcases the organization's strength, giving it needed exposure to new investors who want to support its exciting growth plans" added Reed.

The Horizons Marijuana Life Sciences Index ETF full holdings can be viewed directly at the link below;
https://www.horizonsetfs.com/HMMJ

About BlackShire Capital Corp.

BlackShire Capital is a principal investor and asset manager focused on investing growth capital in the securities of private cannabis companies on a global basis. Our business objective is to achieve superior risk-adjusted returns by aligning the firm's investment capital, investment processes and management capabilities with emerging cannabis companies, that can be identified with the potential to become leaders in their categories. Our Executive in Residence Program is what separates us from the rest. See more at www.blackshiregroup.com .

SOURCE Blackshire Capital