Renewal Funds
Impact investorVancouver · Seed–Growth · 12 people tracked
Also known as 1487297 B.C. LTD.
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.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 27 of 36 portfolio companiesConsumer ×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 pathAlter Eco makes organic chocolate, granola, and oat clusters sourced through ethical supply chains and dynamic agroforestry (regenerative agriculture).
Climate TechConsumerFoodTech
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 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
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
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
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
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 designed to appeal to meat eaters, vegans, and everyone in between.
ConsumerFoodTech
Co-investorsLaunchCapital
Co-investorsInvestEco
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
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
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
Co-investorsEnergy Impact PartnersMKB
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
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 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 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 Capital
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
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 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
Tru Earth makes pre-measured, biodegradable laundry detergent sheets as a plastic-free alternative to liquid detergent in bottles.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to Consumer
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 portfolioHorizondistributorsacq. by Purity Life Health Products
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesRebellyous Foods · greenqueen.com.hk · Jan 9, 2026
Miovision · miovision.com · Apr 2, 2025
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 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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