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the51
also invests · investor profileCanada, CA · Founded 2019 · 33 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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The51 is an investment platform focused on activating women's capital through venture funds and alternative investments, connecting investors with assets at the intersection of culture and capital such as women's sports, art, fashion, and real estate. It offers community-powered ownership opportunities, including a raise for the professional women's soccer team Calgary Wild FC in Canada.
Founders & leadership
the51 was founded in 2019 by Judy Fairburn, SHELLEY KUIPERS, and ALICE REIMER.
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Judy FairburnCo-Founder, General Partner & Board DirectorJudy Fairburn holds an MSc in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, with prior executive roles including EVP Safety & Chief Digital Officer and EVP Business Innovation at major Canadian corporations, and served as first Board Chair of Alberta Innovates. She is co-founder and general partner of The51, an investment platform connecting women investors with venture funds and alternative assets in culture and capital sectors.
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SHELLEY KUIPERSCo-Founder, CEO & Board DirectorShe previously co-founded Adventure Capital Inc., where she served as vice president, and led IOVIA as CEO and founding partner before becoming its chair. Her other roles include co-founder of House Kuipers, board member of The A100, and member of the Social Impact Fund investment advisory group at Innovate Calgary.
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ALICE REIMERCo-Founder, The51 & Board DirectorShe is CEO of Fillip and a venture partner at Voyager Capital, having earlier led the Rockies site of Creative Destruction Lab and advised CustomerInsight Inc. In Calgary's startup community she has served as board chair of both The A100 and Startup Calgary and as a mentor with the Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does the51 do?
- The51 is an investment platform focused on activating women's capital through venture funds and alternative investments, connecting investors with assets at the intersection of culture and capital such as women's sports, art, fashion, and real estate. It offers community-powered ownership opportunities, including a raise for the professional women's soccer team Calgary Wild FC in Canada.
- Who founded the51?
- the51 was founded by Judy Fairburn, SHELLEY KUIPERS, ALICE REIMER in 2019.
- Who are the51's investors?
- the51's investors include Clean Energy Ventures.
- Where is the51 headquartered?
- the51 is headquartered in Canada, CA.