Joel Solomon
Founder at Social Venture Network
Profile
Renewal Partners co-founder, Joel is now Chairman of Renewal Funds.
Joel serves as a Senior Advisor with RSF Social Finance and speaks frequently throughout North America, including a 2012 TEDxVancouver talk.
He is a founding member of Social Venture Network (SVN), Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), MakeWay, and is board chair of Hollyhock.
From 1994 to 2010, Joel managed the Family Office activities of Carol Newell as President.
Together, they pioneered an integrated use of capital for social impact that is now growing as a strategy for deep mission investors.
Joel has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from SVN and was recently inducted with Carol Newell into the SVN Hall of Fame.
Joel Solomon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Underdog Ventures LLC
 Underdog Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Underdog Ventures LLC (Underdog Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2001 by David Berge. The firm is headquartered in Island Pond. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-03-30 |
Renewal Partners
 Renewal Partners Investment ManagersFinance Renewal Partners (Renewal Partners) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Renewal Group founded in 1994 by Carol Newell and Joel Solomon. The firm is headquartered in Canada. | Founder | 2010-04-21 |
Social Venture Network
 Social Venture Network Investment ManagersFinance Social Venture Network is a venture capital firm. The American company was founded by Joel Solomon. | Founder | 2011-05-26 |
Elevation Brands LLC
 Elevation Brands LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Elevation Brands LLC develops, produces, and markets allergy-friendly food products. The company is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Renewal Funds Management Co. Ltd.
 Renewal Funds Management Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Renewal Funds Management Co. Ltd (Renewal Funds) is a venture capital is founded in 2008 by Paul Richardson, Joel Solomon and Carol Newell. The firm is headquartered in Vancouver. | Founder | 2007-12-31 |
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc.
 Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc. provides online grocery shopping for home delivery of fresh produce and local organic food. The firm predominantly focuses on selling organic groceries. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Renewal Group
 Renewal Group Investment ManagersFinance Renewal Group operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded in 1994 by Carol Newell and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1993-12-31 |
Rhiza Capital, Inc.
 Rhiza Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Rhiza Capital Inc (Rhiza Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Brian Smith and Sean Cameron Melrose. The firm is headquartered in Sechelt, Canada. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Rudolf Steiner Foundation, Inc.
 Rudolf Steiner Foundation, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Rudolf Steiner Foundation, Inc. provides financial investment services. The firm specializes in investing, lending and giving, sustainable food and agriculture, ecological stewardship, education and the arts. The company was founded by Mark A. Finser, Siegfried Finser, Ann Stahl, Philip Mees and John Alexandra in 1936 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-03-31 |
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Training of Joel Solomon
| Dartmouth College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Vassar College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Happy Planet Foods, Inc.
 Happy Planet Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Happy Planet Foods, Inc. produces juices and soups. Its products include lemonade, juices, smoothies and fresh soups. The company was founded by Randal Ius and Gregor Robertson in 1994 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Elevation Brands LLC
Elevation Brands LLC Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Elevation Brands LLC develops, produces, and markets allergy-friendly food products. The company is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Rudolf Steiner Foundation, Inc.
Rudolf Steiner Foundation, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Rudolf Steiner Foundation, Inc. provides financial investment services. The firm specializes in investing, lending and giving, sustainable food and agriculture, ecological stewardship, education and the arts. The company was founded by Mark A. Finser, Siegfried Finser, Ann Stahl, Philip Mees and John Alexandra in 1936 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc.
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery, Inc. provides online grocery shopping for home delivery of fresh produce and local organic food. The firm predominantly focuses on selling organic groceries. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Retail Trade |
Social Venture Network
Social Venture Network Investment ManagersFinance Social Venture Network is a venture capital firm. The American company was founded by Joel Solomon. | Finance |
Hollyhock, Inc.
 Hollyhock, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Hollyhock, Inc. is an American company that specializes in retailing custom upholstery, furniture, and lighting products. | Retail Trade |
Renewal Funds Management Co. Ltd.
Renewal Funds Management Co. Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Renewal Funds Management Co. Ltd (Renewal Funds) is a venture capital is founded in 2008 by Paul Richardson, Joel Solomon and Carol Newell. The firm is headquartered in Vancouver. | Finance |
Renewal Group
Renewal Group Investment ManagersFinance Renewal Group operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded in 1994 by Carol Newell and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Finance |
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Village Real Estate LLC
 Village Real Estate LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Village Real Estate LLC operates as a real estate brokerage company. It specializes in full-ownership homes, condominiums, and land. The company is headquartered in Telluride, CO. | Finance |
Rhiza Capital, Inc.
Rhiza Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Rhiza Capital Inc (Rhiza Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Brian Smith and Sean Cameron Melrose. The firm is headquartered in Sechelt, Canada. | Finance |
WOCstar Fund
 WOCstar Fund Investment ManagersFinance WOCstar Fund (WOCstar) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne and Pialy Aditya. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Underdog Ventures LLC
Underdog Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Underdog Ventures LLC (Underdog Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 2001 by David Berge. The firm is headquartered in Island Pond. | Finance |
Renewal Partners
Renewal Partners Investment ManagersFinance Renewal Partners (Renewal Partners) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Renewal Group founded in 1994 by Carol Newell and Joel Solomon. The firm is headquartered in Canada. | Finance |
Tides Network
 Tides Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tides Network engages in the provision of services for sustainable environment, healthy individuals and communities, and education. Its services include charitable giving, grant making, fiscal sponsorship, collaborative workspaces, social impact, and impact investing. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
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