Fund Description
Renewal2 is a social venture fund dedicated to delivering financial returns by investing in leading environmental and social mission businesses in Canada and the USA.
Fund Mission
We believe that there must be a philosophical reinvention of where and how capital is deployed. Renewal2 will help catalyze the establishment of an emerging asset class of social venture financing. We will deliver superior financial returns by investing in businesses in Canada and the USA that provide the finest sustainability solutions.
Vintage Year
2009
Geographic and Industry Investment Targets
Target Industry
Accommodation & food service | Agriculture, forestry & fishing | Human health & social work | Manufactured Goods | Retail | Wholesale
Target Industries Description
Primary Sectors:Green Consumer ProductsOrganic & Natural FoodGreen BuildingSecondary Sectors:Social FinanceSocial MediaEnvironmental Innovation
Investment Region(s)
North America
Countries of Investment
United States | Canada
Geographic Target Description
None provided
Impact Investment Targets
Impact Targets
Socially beneficial prod/serv | Environmentally beneficial prod/serv | Targeting the underserved | Socially beneficial supply chains | Environmentally beneficial practices
Socially Beneficial Products & Services
Economic &/or empowerment opportunities | Other
Socially Beneficial Products & Services Description
In Canada & US, our companies are often in underserved areas creating jobs and economic opportunities for workers. In emerging economies, we promote rural agriculture, support co-operatives and provide access to electricity for off-grid communities.
Environmentally Beneficial Products & Services
Renewable energy/Cleantech | Energy efficency | Waste reduction | Pollution prevention
Environmentally Beneficial Products & Services Description
Impact includes reducing pesticides in agriculture and chemicals in food, advancing sustainable farming/fishing practices, identifying non-toxic or energy efficient alternatives to traditional building/consumer products & reducing fossil fuel consumption.