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The 51 Ventures

Venture capital

Calgary · Seed–Series B · 15 people tracked

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Investment thesis

The51 operates on the thesis that women-led ventures deliver superior returns through stronger capital efficiency, faster profitability paths, and lower failure rates compared to traditional venture investments. The firm believes women founders demonstrate disciplined execution by doing more with less, and that women investors align capital with long-term value creation and unmet market needs. By mobilizing women's capital as owners and decision-makers, The51 aims to reshape economies and drive systemic progress through increased women's participation in venture ownership and leadership.

Invests inSector Agnostic

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series B
HQ
Calgary, CA
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2019
AUM
$6.5B
Tracked investments
3

Team · 15 people

from the firm's website
Alice Reimer· Co-Founder, The51 & Board Director
Judy Fairburn· Co-Founder, General Partner & Board Director
Shelley Kuipers· Co-Founder, CEO & Board Director
Lauren Robinson· Managing Partner, Funds
Claudia Durkin· Principal
Andrea Whyte· Corporate Secretary
Briannaa Hewstan· Director of Brand & Marketing
Colleen Moorehead· Board Chair
Courtney Dragani· Chief Growth Officer
Emily McBride· Manager of Programs & Data, Movement51
Iva Kubickova· Director of Community
Jen Davies· Chief of Staff
Kulwant Duhra· Director of Investor Services & Experience
Mark Miller· Board Observer
Nyla Ahmad· Commercial Growth

Investments · 3 tracked

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Calgary Wild FC
Heylist
Sprout Family

Frequently asked questions

What stage does The 51 Ventures invest at?
The 51 Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
What sectors does The 51 Ventures focus on?
The 51 Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is The 51 Ventures located?
The 51 Ventures is headquartered in Calgary, CA.
Does The 51 Ventures lead rounds?
Yes, The 51 Ventures leads investment rounds.

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