A FINANCIAL PLATFORM & VENTURE FIRM
Unlocking the economic power of women
The51 is a financial platform and venture firm investing in innovative and ambitious founders, shaping the future. We activate capital into scalable, women-led ventures, accelerate growth with our network and expertise, and reshape who builds wealth, leads companies and drives economies forward.
Women-Funded
The Future is
$71M+
Capital Activated
In The51 Community Network
45,000+
Accredited Investors Activated
200+
Ventures Funded Across Sectors
34+
We envision a future where women’s capital drives industries, innovation, and value across the economy. By 2030, The51 & it’s nonprofit partner, Movement51, will activate $2.5B of women-led capital, fueling an economy powered by women’s ownership, leadership, and investment influence.
Our platform is more than a venture fund. It’s a financial ecosystem that makes capital accessible, influence possible, and ownership inevitable. Leveraging the expertise of investors, founders, and operators across our community, we provide the networks, insight, and resources founders need to raise capital, scale companies, and shape tomorrow’s markets.
AS SEEN IN
Shape the Future of Capital
WHAT WE DO
Capital takes many forms – Investment, expertise and knowledge. At The51, we provide access to all three. Engage as an investor, founder, or learner in a financial ecosystem where you can deploy capital, connect with like-minded peers, and build the skills to shape tomorrow’s economy.
01
Invest
Activate your capital in women-led ventures and alternative investment opportunities.
02
Network
Join a community of 45,000+ investors, founders, and operators driving the future of capital.
03
Learn
Build capital confidence. Prepare to raise, invest, and lead with purpose through Movement51.
Backing Bold Ventures, Built by
Women
Founders of Blume Skincare
Founder of MyFo
Founders of NLPatent
Our portfolio reflects the outcomes we are building toward. With stronger returns per dollar, faster paths to profitability, and a presence in sectors shaping the future, our founders are building high-performing businesses that demonstrate the scale of one of the most untapped opportunities in the economy today.
Building Companies, Defining Industries.
Building Companies, Defining Industries.
From coast to coast and across sectors, our capital is shaping industries and economies of the future.
in Additional Funding Raised by our Founders
of Portfolio Led by Women CEOs
Fund III unlocks the full potential of women-led innovation, backing high-growth ventures that are redefining industries and shaping the future economy. Built for performance, it directs capital toward companies poised to scale and create lasting economic impact.
Powered by Canada’s leading women-led venture platform, Fund III pairs investment discipline with ecosystem advantage. Our member network brings founders the credibility, customer access, and strategic guidance to accelerate commercialization and unlock scale.
The 51 Fund III
OUR NEWEST VENTURE FUND
Building Boldly?
At The51, we back founders who lead with vision, build with discipline, and create ventures that drive innovation. These companies are built to scale, designed for resilience, and positioned to set new standards in the industries of tomorrow.
A GATHERING POINT FOR BOLD CONVERSATIONS
The XX Summit
The XX Summit is Canada’s largest gathering of women-led capital. Each year, investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders come together to connect, exchange ideas, and set the course for the future of wealth, ownership, and influence.
Proof in People
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“The51 has transformed how women perceive, experience and benefit from investment in women-led ventures! First and foremost it has built a large, resilient and impactful community, and second, it has unleashed time, talent and treasure to support the next generation of diverse founders. I am grateful to be part of this community and to see our economy and society benefit from the ideas and passion from those we support.”
- Elizabeth Cannon | President Emerita, University of Calgary -
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“The51 team has been incredible in opening doors to their powerful network of women leaders across Canada, helping us grow both as founders and as a company. Their community-centered approach has inspired us to build a business that can create real change, and their strategic guidance is always just a call away.”
- Fiona Lake Waslander | Founder of Coral
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