We invest in future-fit women-led organizations.
We look for businesses that:
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Women-led and primarily based in Canada, as well as the US
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Are looking for early-stage funding.
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Have an innovative, technology-enabled offering or business model
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Are led by highly coachable entrepreneurs with a relentless drive to succeed
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Business and team have commercialization DNA evidenced by early revenue
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Offer high growth potential (targeting 10x return) with environmental/social impact
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Are committed to integrating and reporting on their environmental, social, governance, Indigenous and diversity & inclusion performance
The51 seeks to build positive, long-term relationships with our portfolio companies; We aren’t in it for a quick exit. As such, we look for coachable leadership teams that demonstrate a commitment to collaboration and transparency. We're sector agnostic, but seek to invest in companies where we can bring relevant expertise to the table. We aren’t passive investors.