Renewal Funds
Venture capitalVancouver · Seed–Growth · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
Renewal Funds targets exceptional, mission-driven founders building category-leading companies with strong product-market fit and customer traction across five sustainability themes: energy transition (clean energy adoption by utilities and consumers), mobility (infrastructure and services for decarbonized transportation), food systems (agricultural and sustainable food technologies), zero waste (circular economy platforms and materials), and natural resources (conservation and biodiversity innovation). The fund pursues high-growth, capital-efficient businesses through minority preferred equity investments.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 9 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder of Renewal Funds; worked alongside Paul Richardson and Carol Newell at Renewal Partners on impact investing in over 40 mission-based businesses.
Early team member at Renewal Funds joining in 2008 to expand early-stage environmental impact investment opportunities.
Early team member at Renewal Funds joining in 2008 to expand early-stage environmental impact investment opportunities.
Co-founder of Renewal Funds with expertise in impact investing; previously collaborated on Carol Newell's family office (Renewal Partners) investing in mission-based businesses including organic yogurt and sustainable consumer product pioneers.
Joined Renewal Funds as Partner in 2017 to support team expansion.
Joined Renewal Funds as Partner in 2015 to support team expansion.
Founded Renewal Partners family office and provided early support for Renewal Funds; co-invested in over 40 mission-based businesses with successful exits including Stonyfield Farm and Seventh Generation.
Joined as Associate following the successful raise of Renewal4 fund in 2019.
Added to the team following successful raise of Renewal4 fund in 2019 in financial leadership role.
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.
- Where is Renewal Funds located?
- Renewal Funds is headquartered in Vancouver, CA.
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