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FAQS

Membership

General

  • Absolutely. The51 welcomes all genders who believe in mobilizing capital, backing visionary women, and driving systemic change in investing. 

  • Your information helps us match you with relevant resources, programs, and potential investors while maintaining strict data privacy. For more information, view The51’s Privacy and Data Policy. 

  • For any membership-related inquiries, including billing, upgrades, transfers, or platform access, contact memberships@the51.com. Our team is happy to assist.

  • Yes. The51 welcomes international members and founders. Some fund participation requirements may vary by jurisdiction. For guidance, contact memberships@the51.com.

  • Payments can be made via major credit cards. Invoice options are available upon request for corporate, family, or group memberships.

  • Many members expense their membership as a professional development or networking cost. Documentation can be provided upon request. 

  • If you need to pause your membership, we’re here to help. 

    • Founder Members: Since membership is free, you can contact us anytime to pause community communications or platform access. 

    • Associate and Investor Members: You can pause your membership and payments by contacting our team. We’ll adjust your billing and reactivation timeline accordingly. 

Investor

  • Yes. Accreditation is required to invest directly in The51 Funds and become an Investor Member. If you’re not accredited, the Associate Membership is a great way to stay involved until you are.

  • Yes. The51 offers tailored membership options for family offices seeking curated deal flow, co-investment opportunities, and strategic benefits.

  • Yes, the The51 Family Membership lets families, siblings, or partners join together under one membership bundle. Each person receives their own access to The51’s investor community, events, and learning opportunities, all at a preferred collective rate. Learn more and explore this option here.

  • Yes, we offer flexible family and group memberships (for two, three, or more) so partners, family members, or friends can join together. Each member receives individual login credentials and full access to The51’s platform, portal, and benefits, at a bundled group rate. Learn more → 

  • Yes, flexibility is built into your membership. You can move between Champion and Explorer tiers or transfer your membership to another person at any time during your 3-year commitment. Some conditions may apply,  contact us to learn more. 

  • Once the term ends, most members choose to stay connected through continued Investor Membership, and some opt to become Associate members. You can also cancel your membership directly via our membership platform after the three-year commitment ends, or reach out to our team to support. You can contact us to explore the best next step for your engagement via memberships@the51.com.

Associate & Founder

  • No. Associate Membership is open to anyone who shares The51’s values and wants to stay engaged with the capital ecosystem.

  • Many Associates transition into Investor Membership once they’re ready. To upgrade, contact memberships@the51.com. 

  • To cancel or make changes, contact memberships@the51.com. 

    • If you joined on an annual plan, you can cancel within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked. After that, cancellations apply to future renewals, and your access remains active until the end of your current term. 

    • If you’re on the monthly plan ($40/month), you can cancel anytime after the initial 3-month commitment. 

  • Women and under-representative founders, or members of their team, from early- to growth-stage companies seeking access to investors, partnerships, and resources. 

  • Joining the Founder Community does not guarantee investment from The51 or its funds. However, it’s the best way to build a relationship with our team and network over time. The community provides access to resources, programming, and visibility,  including introductions to partners, investors, and opportunities across our ecosystem. You’ll also be invited to submit a profile to our investment database, which helps our team and investor community learn more about you and your company.