Renewal Funds
Impact investorVancouver · Seed–Growth · 12 people tracked
Also known as 1487297 B.C. LTD.
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Investment thesis
Renewal Funds is a sustainability-focused impact venture capital fund backing mission-driven founders building technology and platform companies that improve the affordability and accessibility of climate solutions. It invests across five themes: energy transition, mobility, food systems, zero waste, and natural resources. The firm makes minority preferred equity investments in high-growth, capital-efficient businesses with strong product-market fit and customer traction. Based in Vancouver, it has been a catalytic contributor to the impact investing ecosystem, helping pioneer measurement standards like GIIRS and participating in initiatives such as TCFD and the ESG Data Convergence Initiative.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 15, 2026.
Team · 12 people
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What they invest in
from 29 of 39 portfolio companiesConsumer ×12FoodTech ×11Climate Tech ×10Cleantech ×9Direct to Consumer ×9Impact & Social Good ×5Wellness & Fitness ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4
HQs:United States×17Canada×9
Investments · 39 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22019 · 13 dated
Alter Eco addresses climate change and inequality through agroforestry practices, growing foods with certified sustainable and regenerative methods.
Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechImpact & Social Good
Aquatic Informatics offers a donation program called Ripple Effect that provides grants to non-profit organizations conducting work in water-related and environmental areas, with preference for those sharing data publicly.
CleantechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Back to the Roots is an organic gardening brand offering grow kits, heirloom seeds, peat-free soils, plant food, and raised beds for people growing their own food at home.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceOakland, US
Nikhil Arora(Co-founder)inAlejandro Velez(Co-founder)inGreg Dunn(Executive Officer)
BoardLucas Mann(Director)inJohn Foraker(Director)Jim Harris(Director)
Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsL'ATTITUDE VenturesS2G InvestmentsRed Sea Ventures
Better Bean Co produces fresh, refrigerated bean-based food products made with organic and sustainable ingredients, sold nationwide to health-conscious consumers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechPortland, US
Keith Kullberg(Founder)Hannah Kullberg(Co-founder)Rocio KullbergBrooke Kullberg
Cascadia Windows & Doors manufactures high-performance fiberglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems used in energy-efficient construction projects across North America.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechConstruction TechNew MaterialsSeattle, US
Co-investorsMKBBlue Earth Capital AGCanada Growth Fund
Evok Innovations is a venture capital firm that invests in early- to mid-stage companies developing hard-tech solutions for heavy industry, including energy, mining, minerals, and industrial optimization.
Climate TechDeep TechEnergy
Co-investorsInBC Investment Corp.Kensington Capital Partners LimitedRBCxActive Impact InvestmentsTDK VenturesTechEnergy Ventures+1 more
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Farmhouse Culture makes fermented foods and probiotic gut-health products, including gut shots, by fermenting organic vegetables for flavor and digestive benefits.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessSanta Cruz, US
Kathryn Diane Lukas(Executive Officer, Director)Carol Olson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJennifer Kao(Director)inJohn Scharffenberger(Director)Mark Shaw(Director)
Co-investorsWhite Road Investments
FoodLogiQ, now part of Trustwell following a 2023 merger with ESHA Research, provides food safety and traceability software that helps food companies manage their supply chain, capture FSMA-compliant data, and trace products from farm to fork.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSDurham, US
Dean Wiltse(Executive Officer)Thomas Finegan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Faith Kosobucki(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)James Duke(Director)
BoardPhil Erlanger(Director)
Co-investorsAliment CapitalPontifax AgTech
Hodo makes plant-based foods, particularly artisan tofu and other plant-derived products, using fresh organic ingredients sourced from North American farms.
Climate TechConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechSan Francisco, US
Minh Tsai(Founder)John Notz(Co-founder)
Co-investorsLaunchCapital
Purity Life Health Products is a Canadian distributor of wellness and grocery brands serving retailers, vendors, and broker partners through two divisions, Purity Life Wellness and Purity Life Grocery.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsInvestEco
HOLOS is a packaged muesli breakfast food made with organic grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and probiotics, designed for active consumers including runners, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechWellness & FitnessQuebec City, CA
Sam(Co-founder)Christophe Contant(Co-founder)Charles Sansregret(CEO)
Miovision provides traffic data collection and analysis platforms to cities and municipalities to optimize road networks and traffic management.
AI & Machine LearningGovTechIoTMobility & TransportationKitchener, CA
Tony B.(Founder)in
Co-investorsMaverix Private EquityMcRock CapitalPlaza VenturesACE & CompanyExport Development Canada (EDC)TELUS Ventures
Nourish Organic makes USDA Certified Organic personal care and beauty products formulated with food-grade ingredients, pioneering the first certified organic skincare and body care category in the US.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Opti provides digital adaptive stormwater control solutions using real-time monitoring and cloud-based controls to help cities and communities manage runoff, reduce flooding, and reuse captured water.
AgTechCleantechClimate TechCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureIoTSaaSBoston, US
David Rubinstein(CEO)Paul Bedig(Head of Product Development)Kevin Hlas(Founding team member, leads marketing, regulatory affairs, sales, and customer success)
Rebellyous develops plant-based chicken nuggets and proprietary manufacturing systems designed to enable efficient, clean food production with improved working conditions.
Advanced ManufacturingClimate TechFoodTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSeattle, US
Christie Lagally(Founder/CEO)in
Co-investorsAgronomicsBlue Horizon CorporationClear Current CapitalFifty YearsPortfoliaSinai Capital Partners+4 more
Rodatherm develops waterless geothermal energy systems for rapid electricity generation using proven drilling technology, targeting sedimentary basins in the US and beyond.
CleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyMilford, US
Curtis Cook(Founder and CEO)inSue Vuong(VP of Finance)George Protopappas(Director of Engineering)inMichael Dabbs(Vice President, Land)in
Co-investorsTechEnergy VenturesActive Impact InvestmentsEvok InnovationsTDK VenturesToyota Ventures
Rustic Crust was a New Hampshire maker of natural pizza crusts, sauces, kits and American Flatbread frozen pizzas; it closed in 2024.
Co-investorsCEI VenturesSJF Ventures
Advanced ManufacturingBeaver Falls, US
Robert Robillard(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nir Liberboim(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardPaul Richardson(Director)inNicole Bradbury(Director)Divyesh Gadhia(Director)
Seventh Generation manufactures plant-based household and personal care products designed to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.
Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConsumerImpact & Social Good
Jeffrey Hollender(Founder)in
Co-investorsSchooner Capital
SHARE Mobility provides a transportation management platform for fleet operators, supporting dispatch, driver coordination, and scheduled ride programs.
Logistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSColumbus, US
Co-investorsJobsOhio VenturesJumpstart VenturesSustainVC
SPUD is an online grocery service that delivers fresh produce, dairy, meat, pantry staples, supplements, and household goods to homes, with a focus on local and natural products.
E-commerceFoodTechMarketplaces
Co-investorsVerdex CapitalWalter Capital Partners
Station A provides software and services that help commercial building owners and portfolio managers evaluate buildings, identify clean energy project opportunities such as onsite solar, and connect with qualified developers and buyers to execute those projects.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySan Francisco, US
KEVIN BERKEMEYER(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardGEORDAN HANKINSON(Director)inEMILY KIRSCH(Director)in
Co-investorsBuilding VenturesClimacticFuture Energy VenturesSE VenturesSystemiq CapitalPowerhouse Ventures+2 more
Swiftly provides a data platform for public transit agencies to track vehicle locations, generate real-time passenger information and arrival predictions, and analyze historical operations data.
Data & InfrastructureGovTechMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsBuilders + BackersJMI EquitySHAKTIWind Venture
Terramera is a holding company that builds independent agricultural companies using science-based approaches to advance sustainable farming solutions.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningBiotechClimate TechVancouver, CA
Michael Scott(Executive Officer)Karn Manhas(Executive Officer, Director)Alex Lau(Director)Jeffrey Booth(Director)Craig Hughes(Executive Officer)Travis Good
Co-investorsArcTern VenturesBold Capital PartnersHarmonix FundOspraie Ag ScienceS2G Investments
Tru Earth produces laundry detergent sheets and other household products designed to reduce plastic waste while maintaining effectiveness for everyday consumers.
Circular EconomyCleantechConsumerDirect to ConsumerPort Moody, CA
Brad Liski(Co-founder)Ryan McKenzie(Co-founder)Kevin Hinton(Co-founder)
Uncle Matt's produces organic juices, including orange juice and superfruit punch, made from 100% organically-grown fruit that is free of synthetic pesticides and GMOs.
ConsumerFoodTechWellness & Fitness
Matt McLean(Founder)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AmericanflatbreadproductsEdge AnalyticsFreshprepGoddessgardenMamaearthOpus One SolutionsPranaSweetearthfoods
Exits · 1
1 acquisitionsHorizondistributorsacq. by Purity Life Health Products
Portfolio news
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Spud · dailymaverick.co.za · Sep 8, 2026
Back to the Roots · markets.businessinsider.com · Aug 25, 2026
Evok Innovations · altss.com · Jun 3, 2026
Rebellyous Foods · greenqueen.com.hk · Jan 9, 2026
Rodatherm · renewableenergymagazine.com · Oct 13, 2025
Miovision · miovision.com · Apr 2, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Renewal Funds made?
- Renewal Funds has 39 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Renewal Funds invest at?
- Renewal Funds invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Renewal Funds focus on?
- Renewal Funds focuses on AgTech, Circular Economy, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Energy, FoodTech, Impact & Social Good, Mobility & Transportation, New Materials.
- Where is Renewal Funds located?
- Renewal Funds is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
- Does Renewal Funds lead rounds?
- Yes, Renewal Funds leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamBusiness as a Tool for Making a Better World | Joel Solomon, Co-founding Partner of Renewal Funds
Real Leaders Magazine · Joel Solomon
Joel Solomon - Renewal Funds "Inner Skills"
evox Television Networks · Joel Solomon
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