Renewal Funds

Excited to be joining 4ward's Climate VC roundtable on November 4th with Blair Simpson and Max Harrison. More info below! We'll cover the state of the market for climate VC, share ideas from our portfolios on how startups can navigate the current funding environment, and we'll save plenty of time for broader round table discussion and Q&A. Looking forward to it!

Today our team is observing National Truth and Reconciliation Day, participating in events to listen learn, and engage with the stories of residential school survivors, and learn how we can better participate in the 94 Calls to Action published by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015. September 30th is a day to deepen our understanding of the devastating legacy of residential schools, and draw all of us towards action for Indigenous justice and equity.

Join Jennifer Anderson and the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) for tonight's #VTJTalks convening the leading Vancouver women in climate tech!

Exciting Swiftly, Inc. news! Swiftly has acquired Hopthru, the leading company in transit ridership data and analytics. This is a very exciting addition to the Swiftly platform and we're thrilled for Jonathan Simkin and the Swiftly team!

That’s a wrap for Expo West. It was a memorable one, as Uncle Matt's Organic celebrated 25 years in business. Thank you for all the support, we could not do it without our devoted fans! 🎉🎂 It was great seeing old and new friends. Best of luck to the new entrepreneurs climbing the mountain. Stay true to your mission and always focus on quality. 🏔️🚀 We sampled thousands of customers and gave away hundreds of bags, tumblers, chapstick, free coupons, and anything else that was not bolted down. Our sales and marketing teams get all the credit for working their tail off to make it an impactful and memorable Expo. 🍊✅ We launched delicious new items, ginger honey lemonade, Ultimate Athlete beet shot, and entered a brand new category- it’s tea time! 🍵🔥 I especially loved sharing the 25 years with my dad, brother, and wife in attendance. Family is what it’s all about, and I’m blessed to still have them working with me. 🙏 Special thanks to the best board members a Founder could ask for; Gary Hirshberg, Bob Burke, and Paul Richardson. 👏 Thanks for the memories Expo West. Cheers to 25 years! 🍻🥳 #expowest2024 #organic #celebration #thatsawrap #familybusiness #gratefulheart

Announcing the ImpactAssets 50 2024 Impact Fund Manager Showcase! https://lnkd.in/g-Mm5y5c This year marks the 13th edition of the #IA50, showcasing 155 experienced and emerging impact investment fund managers around the globe committed to generating positive impact. The firms selected to the IA 50 2024 represent a wide range of impact investing activities across geographies, sectors and asset classes. The IA 50 2024 highlights impact investing industry maturation, as growing number of funds link manager compensation to impact. Read our press release to learn about some of the #impactinvesting trends revealed in this year's list: https://lnkd.in/gKF-Buxa   "As we celebrate the 13th anniversary of the IA 50, we are witnessing a pivotal shift in finance more broadly: Impact investing is catalyzing a fundamental reorientation of capital that is attuned to the urgent social and environmental challenges we face globally. The IA 50 2024 is a testament to the industry's commitment to harnessing the power of capital for good and a preview of the more systemic integration of impact considerations we can expect in the future.” - Jed Emerson, Senior Fellow, ImpactAssets, IA 50 Review Committee Chair, Chief Impact Officer, AlTi Global Andrew Lee Christina Leijonhufvud Cynthia Muller Jennifer Kenning Justina Lai Karl "Charly" Kleissner Kate Starr Lauren Booker Allen Liesel Pritzker Simmons Malaika Maphalala Margret Trilli Mark Berryman Rehana Nathoo Ron Homer Stephanie Rupp

We're excited to announce that Renewal Funds has been selected to the ImpactAssets 50 2024 as an Emeritus Impact Manager! The #IA50 Emeritus recognizes impact fund managers who have achieved IA 50 recognition for at least 5 years and consistently demonstrate a commitment to generating positive impact: http://bit.ly/IA502024

Congratulations to Renewal Funds’ portfolio company, Rebellyous Foods, for being listed as one of TIME’s America’s Top Greentech Companies of 2024! This list ranks 250 of America’s leading sustainability-focused companies by their environmental impact, financial strength, and innovation.    We are proud to see Rebellyous recognized as one of 22 leading food tech companies. Congratulations to Christie Lagally and the entire Rebellyous Foods team for their dedication to innovation in food tech and their commitment to bring price parity to the plant-based meat industry!

Exciting News! Renewal Funds' Portfolio Company, Fresh Prep, has acquired Cook it, a leading meal-kit delivery service based in Montreal, QC. This strategic acquisition marks a significant step forward for Fresh Prep, as it expands its presence into Eastern Canada. We're thrilled to see Fresh Prep's pioneering zero waste packaging and carbon-neutral delivery services being introduced in Quebec and Ontario!

We're proud to be featured in The 50 for another year running. Thank you Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (CVCA)!