John Darwin

Part of ARC Group Ltd. (China), Luminous Capital, Inc. is a private equity firm with a focus on the regulated US cannabis industry and other high-growth, emerging-market industries. The company is based in New York, NY. The company has offices in , , and and takes an active role in all its investments by leveraging its existing relationships and experience. Luminous Capital offers a range of services to investors and operators around the world, utilizing its reach, access to synergistic capital partners, and operational expertise. The company was founded in 2019 by Joshua Mann and John Darwin. Luminous Capital was acquired by ARC Group Ltd. (China) on February 14, 2023.

OCG, Inc. operates as a vertically integrated cannabis operator and franchisor. It covers several areas of cannabis-related business functions, including franchising, social equity, cultivation, consulting, real estate, retail operations and technology. The firm’s products include flowers, topicals, oils and edibles. The company was founded by Christian Hageseth and John Darwin and is headquartered in Denver, CO.