The 51 Ventures

The 51 Ventures is a Calgary-based venture capital firm focused on growth capital investments in startups, particularly in Canada. The firm is dedicated to promoting financial empowerment among women by creating a platform that fosters mutual wealth and social and environmental impact. By harnessing the untapped wealth of female investors, The 51 Ventures aims to establish Canada as a hub for female-led capital. With a significant portion of Alberta's tech startups being founded or co-founded by women, the firm seeks to address the disparity in venture capital funding, as female-founded startups currently receive only a small fraction of the total available capital globally. Through its initiatives, The 51 Ventures aspires to create a critical mass of female investors and drive meaningful change in the investment landscape.

Shelley Kuipers

Co-CEO and Chief Growth Officer

Past deals in Alberta

Village Wellth

Grant in 2023
Founded in 2020, Village Wellth is a Calgary-based company specializing in facilitating business acquisitions. Its platform streamlines the buying process by offering strategic guidance, access to capital, tech-enabled financial tools, and advisory services.

True Angle

Seed Round in 2021
True Angle is an Alberta-based medical technology company located in Edmonton, Canada, focused on improving the quality of life for individuals with swallowing disorders. The company has developed the Mobili-T, a mobile device that enables users to perform necessary exercises at home, enhancing their ability to eat safely. This innovative solution is supported by an engaging app that tracks muscle contractions and provides feedback, guiding users to meet specific rehabilitation targets set by the device's smart software. In addition to addressing swallowing difficulties, True Angle aims to support remote care delivery solutions that contribute to overall well-being, particularly as individuals age.

Summit Nanotech Corporation

Seed Round in 2020
Summit Nanotech Corporation is a Calgary-based cleantech company developing direct lithium extraction technology for lithium producers, with modular systems designed for scalable deployment and a focus on sustainable, water-efficient operations. Founded in 2018, it collaborates with mining companies and lithium asset owners in Chile and Argentina to reduce environmental impact and lower costs compared with traditional methods.

Swirltex

Seed Round in 2020
Swirltex Inc. is a Canadian company based in Calgary that specializes in the development and supply of custom wastewater treatment systems. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a patented membrane technology that separates solids and liquids based on buoyancy. This innovative approach allows Swirltex to treat a variety of wastewater sources, including industrial applications such as dairy processing, mining wastewater, and beverage clarification. By manipulating the buoyancy of contaminants in the fluid, Swirltex's systems enhance filtration efficiency, reduce fouling on membrane surfaces, and ultimately produce high-quality effluent. The company's solutions enable clients to effectively manage wastewater while minimizing environmental impact and operational costs.

Yr Plans

Funding Round in 2019
Yr Plans Inc. is a Calgary-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in employee benefit solutions aimed at enhancing financial wellness. The company offers an innovative employer-assisted student loan repayment program known as The Smart Benefit. This program allows employees to allocate a portion of their employer contribution match towards repaying student loans instead of directing it solely to retirement savings. By focusing on alleviating student debt, Yr Plans Inc. provides a valuable service that addresses a significant financial challenge for many employees, promoting overall financial health and well-being in the workplace.

IOVIA

Venture Round in 2018
IOVIA INC. is a Calgary-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing a participation commerce platform designed to enhance marketing efforts for businesses. The platform enables companies to create and manage consumer missions, allowing them to track and measure participant activity effectively. By facilitating the generation of new sales and revenue, IOVIA helps brands transform their customers into dedicated advocates. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides services focused on brand identity, business model development, and user-generated revenue strategies, positioning itself as a valuable partner for brands seeking to activate and engage their fan base.

ReWatt Power

Pre Seed Round in 2017
ReWatt Power Inc. develops and operates a platform that helps users manage generation assets. The platform aggregates smaller generators at site level and employs a proprietary distributed ledger blockchain to transact across services, with validation tools to support the full cycle. The solution is designed to reduce time, costs, and effort in renewable asset management and to increase profitability of clean and independent electricity generation. Founded in 2016 and based in Calgary, Canada, the company targets clients seeking to optimize asset performance, monetize generation, and gain real-time visibility into power markets.
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