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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Calgary, Canada
Countries of investment
  • Canada
  • United States
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
  • Series A
Industries
  • Healthtech
  • Fintech
  • Food and Agriculture
  • Climate
  • Enterprise Technology
  • Real Assets
About
The51 is a Calgary-based investment platform focused on directing women's capital into women-led companies. Their focus spans healthtech, fintech, agrifood, and climate across Canada and the United States. The firm supports founders from pre-seed through Series A.
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Investment Thesis

The51 is a pre-seed to Series A investment platform deploying capital across healthtech, fintech, food and agriculture, climate, and diversified technology. They invest in women-led and women-owned companies while simultaneously converting women into active venture and private capital investors through a member-based platform. The firm differentiates itself through a financial feminism model that addresses both sides of the funding gap, operating multiple vehicles across venture, growth, and real asset strategies.
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Manager's Experience

Founded in 2019 by Judy Fairburn (Co-founder), Alice Reimer (Co-founder), and Shelly Kuipers (Co-founder) in Calgary. Financial feminist platform investing in women-founded companies across Canada. The51 Ventures Fund invests through community-driven investing model. Portfolio includes 30+ Canadian women-led ventures across technology, food, healthcare, and consumer.

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Team

Shelley Kuipers-Co-founder & CEO

Judy Fairburn-Co-founder

Alice Reimer-Co-founder

Portfolio

Blume Skincare

MyFo

NLPatent

Coral

Alder Apparel

Calgary Wild FC

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