Associate
Membership
Associate Membership is your front door into The51. You don’t need accreditation or capital to join—just a commitment to step into the movement reshaping who builds wealth and who gets funded.
This isn’t a passive subscription. It’s a transparent commitment to access, belonging, and impact. Associates are part of the ecosystem that powers systemic change.
Benefits
What You Receive: Access
Membership gives you a direct line into The51’s community, insights, and opportunities. You’ll see how capital markets are shifting—without the barrier of writing a cheque.
Monthly market insights and The51 thought leadership
Founder Spotlights and ecosystem signals in health, wealth, and work
Invitations to webinars, toolkits, and resources on early-stage investing
Member pricing for Movement51 educational programs
Always-on access to our digital investor platform (launching Q3 2025)
What You Experience: Community
At the core of The51 is a trusted network of investors, founders, and allies. Associate Membership connects you to the rooms where influence is built and relationships multiply.
Inclusion in The51 Membership Directory
Invitations to curated city events, investor lounges, and community dinners
Discounted access to our flagship Annual Summit
Access to City Hub experiences and cross-country convenings
Opportunities for recognition through newsletters, spotlights, and events
What You Enable: Change
Your membership fuels more than your own growth—it powers systemic change.
Expanding the pipeline of women and diverse investors
Supporting women-led ventures with visibility and momentum
Strengthening the infrastructure that makes The51’s platform possible
Elevating collective influence in markets, media, and policy
Associate Membership is for allies, aspiring investors, and ecosystem builders who want to belong to the most influential table of change-makers in Canada and beyond—without needing to invest. Together, we are reshaping the face of capital.
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A no-investment-required membership designed for those who want to engage, grow, and develop alongside The51’s Funds and network—perfect for those building investing knowledge, connections, and skills.
FAQs
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No. Associate Membership is open to anyone who shares The51’s values and wants to participate in the movement. You don’t need accreditation, investment experience, or a minimum cheque size to belong.
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Investor Membership is required for those investing in The51 Funds and provides access to deal flow, co-investments, and fund participation.
Associate Membership is a front door for allies, aspiring investors, and ecosystem builders who want to learn, connect, and belong. -
Your membership fee fuels more than your own access—it powers systemic change. Associate Membership helps expand the pipeline of women and diverse investors, supports women-led ventures with visibility and momentum, and sustains the infrastructure that makes The51 possible.
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Associate Membership is often a first step toward becoming an investor. You’ll have already built confidence, knowledge, and relationships within the community, making the transition into investing seamless if and when you’re ready.
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Yes. Associates are recognized through newsletters, spotlights, and events. You’ll be visible as a supporter of women-led innovation and systemic change, with opportunities to amplify your voice in the movement.
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Yes. If you join on a monthly plan, you commit to a 3-month minimum and can cancel anytime after. If you join on the annual plan, you’re covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee—no questions asked. After that, you can cancel anytime inside our portal or by contacting The51 via membership@the51.com.
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You’ll receive direct invitations to The51’s community events plus the digital platform. Newsletters, insights, and spotlights are sent to your member email. Discounts on Movement51 programs and Summit tickets can be claimed as per instructions inside our portal or email communication.