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​Kanabo calls in administrators marking an end to the LSE Cannabish Rush

Kanabo Group, once a flagship medical-cannabis firm on the London Stock Exchange, has entered administration as of 28 November 2025, marking a dramatic collapse for what was once considered a leader of Europe’s cannabis boom.

Joint administrators from RSM UK Restructuring Advisory LLP have been appointed to explore options around restructuring, selling the business or winding-down operations.

Kanabo’s demise completes the downfall of the original wave of four cannabis-listed firms on the LSE from 2021, all of which have now collapsed.
Despite early hype and a pivot from medical devices to digital health platforms, persistent regulatory burden, lack of institutional funding, and chronic financial losses undermined its long-term viability.

Initial hype and a strategic pivot from medical devices to digital health platforms couldn't overcome the core challenges, mainly due to the regulatory burden, a lack of funding, and sustained financial losses which ultimately compromised the company's long-term viability.

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