BlackStar Financial

BlackStar Financial is a financial services and real estate investment firm based in Newport Beach, California, that specializes in the life sciences and legal cannabis sectors. Founded and led by Laurie Holcomb, the company provides strategic capital, merchant banking, and real estate development services to emerging companies. It is most recognized for its pivotal role in the development of Gold Flora Farms, a state-of-the-art 28-acre cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and testing campus. BlackStar Financial operates as a key financial partner to Gold Flora Corporation (NASDAQ: GRAM) and is co-located with several biotechnology firms, reflecting its focus on high-growth sectors within the healthcare and wellness industries. The firm facilitates private investment and infrastructure solutions that enable companies to navigate complex regulatory environments and scale their operations.