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Renewal Funds

Impact investor

Vancouver · 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 Aug 25, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Vancouver, BC, CA
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2008
AUM
$240M
VC funds
4
Tracked investments
36

Team · 12 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Daniel Vo· Associatein

Associate at Renewal Funds, joining after the 2019 Renewal4 fund.

Linda Chen· CFOin

Chief Financial Officer at Renewal Funds, added after the 2019 raise of Renewal4.

What they invest in

from 27 of 36 portfolio companies

Consumer ×12FoodTech ×9Direct to Consumer ×6Cleantech ×5Advanced Manufacturing ×4Climate Tech ×4IoT ×4SaaS ×4

HQs:United States×10Canada×4

Investments · 36 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path
Alterecofoodsalterecofoods.com𝕏

Alter Eco makes organic chocolate, granola, and oat clusters sourced through ethical supply chains and dynamic agroforestry (regenerative agriculture).

Climate TechConsumerFoodTech

Americanflatbreadproductsamericanflatbreadproducts.com
Aquaticinformaticsaquaticinformatics.comin𝕏

Aquatic Informatics provides software for water data management, offering a platform and products (Aquarius, Linko, Tokay, WaterTrax, Rio, WIMS) that integrate data sources for compliance reporting, analytics, and decision support.

CleantechData & InfrastructureSaaS

Back to the Rootsbacktotheroots.com𝕏

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)Alejandro Velez(Co-founder)

Co-investorsAcre Venture PartnersBlue Scorpion InvestmentsL'ATTITUDE VenturesS2G InvestmentsRed Sea Ventures

Betterbeancobetterbeanco.com𝕏

Better Bean Co. makes freshly prepared, skillet-sautéed refried and seasoned beans (red, black, and pinto varietals) that are sold refrigerated rather than canned.

ConsumerFoodTechPortland, US

Cabooproductscabooproducts.com

Caboo makes tree-free bathroom products, including bamboo toilet paper and flushable wipes, made from fast-growing bamboo and free of fragrance, BPA, and chlorine bleach.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer

Cascadia Windows & Doorscascadiawindows.comin𝕏

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-investorsMKB

Electrumelectrum.coin
Evivesmoothieevivesmoothie.com

Evive is a Quebec-based family-run company that makes frozen, nutrient-dense smoothies along with chocolate snacks and protein products, sold directly to consumers with free home delivery.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Farmhouse Culturefarmhouseculture.com

Advanced ManufacturingSanta 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

Foodlogiqfoodlogiq.comin𝕏Jun 2019

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

Freshprepfreshprep.ca
Goddessgardengoddessgarden.com
HodoSoyhodofoods.com

Hodo makes plant-based foods designed to appeal to meat eaters, vegans, and everyone in between.

ConsumerFoodTech

Co-investorsLaunchCapital

Horizondistributorshorizondistributors.cominacquired by Purity Life Health Products

ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsInvestEco

Liveholosliveholos.com

Holos makes organic, plant-based, high-protein breakfast products such as muesli and oats, offering 20g of protein per serving with gluten-free and sugar-conscious formulations.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech

Loteklotek.comin𝕏

Lotek develops animal tracking and monitoring systems using satellite (GPS), radio, acoustic, and archival tag technologies, including telemetry collars and transmitter tags.

Deep TechHardwareIoT

Mamaearthmamaearth.ca

Co-investorsInvestEco

Miovisionmiovision.comin𝕏

Miovision provides smart traffic technology and data platforms that help cities optimize signal timing, improve traffic flow, and enhance road safety across intersection networks.

AI & Machine LearningIoTMobility & Transportation

Co-investorsMaverix Private EquityMcRock CapitalPlaza VenturesACE & CompanyExport Development Canada (EDC)TELUS Ventures

Nourishorganicnourishorganic.com𝕏

Nourish Organic is a personal care brand making USDA and NSF certified organic skincare products, including face cleansers, face creams, and eye treatments formulated without synthetic or harmful ingredients.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness

Oleaedgeoleaedge.com

Olea Edge Analytics provides pressure intelligence for municipal water distribution systems, combining a PRV (pressure reducing valve) monitoring platform with Meter Health Analytics to track network health, pressure events, and meter accuracy.

AI & Machine LearningCleantechIoT

Optirtcoptirtc.comin

Opti provides a cloud-based platform for smart stormwater management using Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Control (CMAC) that combines real-time sensor data and weather forecasts to automate stormwater infrastructure controls.

CleantechIoTSaaS

Opus One Solutionsopusonesolutions.com

Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersMKB

Pranaprana.bio
Rebellyous Foodsrebellyous.comin𝕏

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

Rusticcrustrusticcrust.comDefunct

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

Sensible Organicssensibleorganics.us

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)

Seventhgenerationseventhgeneration.comin

Seventh Generation makes plant-based household cleaning products, including dish soaps, laundry detergents, all-purpose cleaners, and disinfectants formulated with biobased and botanical ingredients.

Circular EconomyConsumerImpact & Social Good

Co-investorsSchooner Capital

SHARE Mobilitysharemobility.comin𝕏

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

Spudspud.cain𝕏

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 Capital

Station Astationa.comin𝕏

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)

Co-investorsBuilding VenturesClimacticFuture Energy VenturesSE VenturesSystemiq CapitalPowerhouse Ventures+2 more

Sweetearthfoodssweetearthfoods.com
Swiftlygoswift.lyin𝕏

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

Terrameraterramera.comin𝕏

Terramera develops technology for clean food, combining its proprietary Actigate Targeted Performance platform with data science and machine learning to reduce synthetic chemical loads and create natural agricultural products for farmers and consumers.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningClimate TechVancouver

Michael Scott(Executive Officer)Karn Manhas(Executive Officer, Director)Alex Lau(Director)Jeffrey Booth(Director)Craig Hughes(Executive Officer)

BoardSanjeev Krishnan(Director)

Co-investorsArcTern VenturesBold Capital PartnersHarmonix FundOspraie Ag ScienceS2G Investments

Trutru.earth𝕏

Tru Earth makes pre-measured, biodegradable laundry detergent sheets as a plastic-free alternative to liquid detergent in bottles.

Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer

Unclemattsunclematts.com𝕏

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)

Exits · 1

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Horizondistributorsacq. by Purity Life Health Products

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Frequently asked questions

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 team

Business 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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