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Al Harrington and the cannabis industry are starting to go hand in hand. Cannabis brand Pilgrim Soul has closed a $2 million seed round, Benzinga reports. Participating investors include Merida Capital Holdings, Bee House, Skip-Hop founder Michal Diament, and other notable tech entrepreneurs. More brand advisors and equity holders include Soothe founder Merlin Kauffman, former Sperry & Club Monaco CMO Ann Watson, and Viola Brands founder Al Harrington. “Like Skip Hop, the company I founded that brought product innovation to baby gear, I invest in companies and people that see around corners and help to redefine industries,” Diament said, according to Benzinga. “Shawn Gold [founder and CEO of Pilgrim Soul] has a keen eye for culture and a long history of assembling amazing teams that build breakthrough products.” Harrington joined the investment round due to Pilgrim Soul’s efforts to support marginalized communities. “Like Viola, Pilgrim Soul is a purpose-driven brand. For them, it’s...