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Renewal Funds is a sustainability-focused impact venture capital fund based in Vancouver, Canada, founded in 2008 by Paul Richardson and Joel Solomon, with support from Carol Newell. The firm manages $240 million in assets across three funds: Renewal2 ($35 million, 2010), Renewal3 ($63 million, 2014), and Renewal4 ($145 million, 2019.
Renewal Funds invests in five primary sustainability themes: Energy Transition, Mobility, Food Systems, Zero Waste, and Natural Resources. The fund primarily makes minority preferred equity investments in high-growth, capital-efficient businesses that contribute to climate solutions.
Paul Richardson - Co-founder, has extensive experience in impact investing and sustainability. Joel Solomon - Co-founder, known for his work in social finance and environmental initiatives.
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Renewal Funds typically makes minority preferred equity investments, indicating they often participate in rounds rather than lead them.
The firm focuses on supporting high-growth businesses, which may include follow-on investments to help portfolio companies scale effectively.
Renewal Funds manages a total of $240 million across three funds, with the latest fund, Renewal4, totaling $145 million.
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