# Vangst (Vangst)

> The cannabis industry's leading staffing, recruiting and hiring platform connecting workers with gig and full-time cannabis jobs.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://vangst.com
- **Headquarters:** Denver, Colorado, USA
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 2015
- **Founder:** Karson Humiston
- **Total funding:** $31.5M
- **Categories:** Staffing, Recruiting

## Overview
Vangst is the cannabis industry's largest talent and recruiting platform. Since 2016 it has connected thousands of professionals across the US and Canada with careers at cannabis businesses, operating Vangst Gigs (on-demand/temporary staffing) and Direct Hire (full-time placement) for 2,000+ employers. It acquired GreenForce, CannabizTemp and other staffing operations to expand its footprint.

## Leadership
- Karson Humiston — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/karson-humiston))

## Sources
- [Vangst — official website](https://vangst.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/footer-logo-1.png) — official

## FAQ
**What does Vangst do?**

The cannabis industry's leading staffing, recruiting and hiring platform connecting workers with gig and full-time cannabis jobs.

**Where is Vangst headquartered?**

Vangst is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, United States.

**When was Vangst founded?**

Vangst was founded in 2015.

**Who founded Vangst?**

Vangst was founded by Karson Humiston.

**How much funding has Vangst raised?**

Vangst has raised $31.5M to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Vangst?**

Vangst is categorized under Staffing, Recruiting on DHRMap.

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