The51

The51 is a Canadian venture capital firm dedicated to investing in women-led businesses, aiming to close the gender investment gap. By uniting Canada's untapped women's wealth, The51 is creating a new critical mass of women investors, making Canada the centre for women-powered capital. With 30% of Alberta's tech start-ups founded or co-founded by women, The51's home province is well on its way to achieving this goal; however, with women-founded startups only receiving 2.2% of venture capital available worldwide, The51's vision spans globally. The51 is a Financial Feminist™ platform where investors, entrepreneurs, and those who aspire to be, come together for democratized access to women-led capital for women-led businesses—to build mutual wealth and social/environmental impact, share knowledge and experiences, and become influential investors, innovators, and consumers, and build the financial feminist economy. The51 builds the Financial Feminist™ economy—by women, for everyone. They educate, activate, and deploy capital for economic and societal good. In just under three years, they have activated $18 million in capital from 160 accredited LPs, reviewed more than 1,400 ventures, invested in 29 companies, and built a community of 21,000. Their investment team comprises former founders, CEOs, engineers, and farmers. They have scaled Industrial Cleantech, Animal Ag globally, and Fintech to a billion-dollar exit. They have been instrumental in Global Ag, Climate, Energy, and Plant-Based Food acceleration programs. They leverage the financial and human capital of their community to accelerate an outperforming, under-invested asset class of diverse founders. The51 is reshaping venture capital with a model that delivers both returns and systemic change. They recognize that their vision and ambition are multi-decade in nature, and their leadership and track record in venture investing make them the ideal person to drive their funds' next phase of growth. They appreciate their disciplined fund management approach that will propel their current funds and founders as well as position The51 very well in its next stage of growth. As The51 accelerates toward this next chapter of growth, the company looks forward to growing its community of founders, investors, and ecosystem partners. If you're building or investing in the future of women-led innovation, let's connect at [email protected].