Ben Hourani
Advisor on Cannabis M&A and Portfolio Transactions | Sell-Side | Real Estate & Licensed Assets
- Role
- Capital Markets Advisor at Exemplar Capital
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ben Hourani
CEO | M&A | Sell-Side Advisory | Real Estate & Asset Transactions I advise cannabis operators, owners, and investors on the sale and acquisition of multi-location businesses and real estate across California. I focus on portfolio transactions, structured exits, and situations where execution and buyer selection matter as much as price. Transactions are typically run on a controlled, off-market basis, engaging a select group of qualified buyers under NDA. I bring experience across:Cannabis | Real Estate | Regulated Markets At Pac Garden Assets, I lead sell-side engagements from initial positioning through execution and closing. Track Record • Experience includes multi-location portfolio transactions and sales ranging from single assets to scaled platforms • Led business development strategies that expanded market reach, including cross-border opportunities • Resolved high-stakes operational and legal challenges, including landlord-tenant disputes and regulatory compliance 🧩 What I Do • M&A & Transactions: Sell-side, buy-side, and restructuring across equity and asset deals • Capital Advisory: Strategic planning for real estate, buildouts, and growth initiatives • Corporate Development: Market expansion, partnerships, and strategic planning • Deal Execution: LOIs, leases, purchase agreements, and contract negotiation I combine operator-level thinking with transaction execution, bringing both strategy and hands-on deal experience. If you are considering a sale, acquisition, or strategic transaction, I am happy to connect.
Experience
Capital Markets Advisor
Mar 2024 — Present · Boston, MA, US
Education
University of Southern California
Certification in Global Supply Chain Management Finance, Supply Chain Management
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship
USC Marshall School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration with Global Management
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