FUND III | OUR INVESTORS
Institutional Capital. Women’s Capital. Investing Side by Side.
The51 Fund III brings together investors who recognize the economic opportunity in Canadian women-led innovation.
From major financial institutions to accomplished women investors and private capital partners, this growing groups capital commitments are creating new opportunities for founders to build and scale businesses, while expanding participation and ownership in Canada's venture economy.
This is the economic power of women, activated through investment.
A New Model for Mobilizing Capital
The51 Fund III is built on a conviction that changing where capital flows starts with expanding who participates in investing it.
By bringing women investors in at the anchor level alongside BMO, Fund III creates a meaningful opportunity for women to participate in venture capital as investors, decision-makers, and owners.
The significance extends beyond financing women-led businesses. It puts more women in a position to allocate capital, participate in the potential financial returns, and build wealth through the growth of Canadian companies.
When women invest, they help grow the businesses and industries that drive our economy.
Our Institutional Investors
Lead Institutional Anchor Investor
As one of North America's largest banks, BMO brings institutional scale and credibility to The51 Fund III.
Its commitment reflects growing institutional recognition of the commercial opportunity in women-led innovation and the role venture capital can play in strengthening long-term economic growth.
“Anchoring The51 Fund III is a deliberate investment in that future by backing women founders who are building in critical sectors and unlocking innovation at scale. By widening participation in the economy, we’re not only advancing equity, we’re strengthening the competitiveness and resiliency of our industry and accelerating the long-term growth of Wealth.”
Amanda Custodio Chief Growth Officer, BMO Financial Group