Announcing First Close of Renewal2 Investment Fund

By Pamela Chaloult on May 25, 2009 - 1:36pm
Paul Richardson, President of Renewal2 Investment Fund, is pleased to announce the first close of the Fund at over $16 million. Renewal2 is one of a handful of funds in North America that focus on companies which have positive environmental, social and financial returns.
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Renewal for a Healthy Planet

By Anna Strom on October 29, 2008 - 2:52pm
Carol Newell and Renewal were featured in an article entitled "Renewal for a Healthy Planet," in a recent issue of Make it Business. 
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The Rise of Do-Gooder Finance

By Pamela Chaloult on September 8, 2008 - 11:00am
I am extremely excited about the September issue of BC Business Magazine which features an article entitled “Prophet Motives.”  The article begins with an excellent profile of Renewal investee, David Van Seters, founder of SPUD and continues on to give an overview of the Renewal Story, including many of our partners over the years.  I invite you to grab a cup of coffee, Salt Spring preferably, and check out the full article here.
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Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (f. SPUD—Small Potatoes Urban Delivery)

The largest internet grocer for organic/natural foods in North America.

David’s Story

David Van Seter’s “small potatoes” perspective of the triple bottom line endured a harsh reality check at the school of hard knocks. A successful business consultant, David wanted to inspire his clients with a demonstration of sustainable business practices. He created SPUD, Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (originally Small Potatoes Urban Delivery)—a web-based grocery delivery business, promoting organic, local and informed food choices.

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