At The51, we're committed to investing in visionary founders and nurturing a supportive ecosystem where they can grow their businesses, accumulate wealth, and join in on building the financial feminist future. 

And to do that, community is key.

To date, we have invested in 37 incredible founders who are invaluable role models and have given insights into the meaningful ways that we and our ecosystem partners can help propel their success. Now, we want to scale the championship of the founder community across the country to help founders cross the chasm from Pre-Seed to Series A and beyond.

 

FAQs

  • The51's Founder Community is designed for innovative founders who seek to grow their businesses, connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, and access valuable resources and support. Our community particularly focuses on supporting underrepresented founders, including women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs, to achieve their full potential.

  • Our community includes founders at various stages of their entrepreneurial journey:

    Pre-Seed Founders: Often in the ideation phase, looking for foundational resources and support.

    Seed Stage Founders: Focused on scaling their business and securing additional funding.

    Bridging Round Founders: Require additional capital to bridge the gap to their next major financing milestone.

    Series A Founders: Ready to scale operations and solidify their position as industry leaders.

  • We provide investment readiness training, pitch coaching, access to investor networks, due diligence support, investor relations training, and mentorship from experienced advisors to enhance your chances of securing funding.

    As a member, you can expect tailored resources and expert guidance, networking opportunities with other founders and investors, educational workshops and events, and access to a hub of resources and tools.

    Here's a little sneak peek:

    💬 Join The51 Founder Slack

    Get the latest news, unique networking opportunities, active engagement, and a supportive community. Plus, leverage our Ask an Investor feature for direct insights and advice.

    🗓 Community Calendar

    Join our upcoming events! They include Founder Focus Groups, AMAs with experts, partner events, welcome calls, in-person events, and networking mixers across major cities in Canada.

    🛒 The51 Marketplace

    A collection of products and services from our members designed to amplify reach, boost awareness, and grow customer base - shared across our investor, founder and wider communities.

    🚀 Partnership Offers

    A hub for discounts, special offers, and referrals on top-tier services, products, and coaching. Everything is carefully curated to support and accelerate your venture's growth.

    And so much more.

  • 1) Workshops covering essential topics for founder success.

    2) Monthly newsletters with curated content and updates.

    3) Advisory Support through "Ask Me Anything" sessions.

    4) Investor-Ready Roundtables to prepare for fundraising.

    5) Ecosystem Navigator to guide you through the startup ecosystem.

    6) Communication Platform for engagement and collaboration.

    And so much more.

  • Our events are designed to provide you with valuable insights, connect you with potential investors and mentors, offer opportunities for collaboration, and help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey with confidence and support.

    We host a variety of events, including:

    Founder Speaker Series: Strategic insights and actionable takeaways.

    Founder Meetups: Opportunities to connect and learn from other founders.

    Founder x Investor Community Connect: Networking events for founders and investors to collaborate.

  • The51 Founder Community is being launched in phases. This enables us to provide personalized support and attention to our early members, as we want to ensure that you have everything you need to thrive in the community.

    Why we chose this approach:

    â–¸ Stronger Connections: Starting with a smaller group helps us build a strong foundation. This fosters deeper connections and meaningful interactions among our initial members.

    â–¸ Iterative Enhancement: Your feedback is crucial. A phased launch allows us to gather valuable insights and make continuous improvements based on your experiences and suggestions.

    ▸ Exclusive Early Access: Early members will have exclusive access to new features and opportunities. You’ll be at the forefront, shaping the future of The51 Founder Community.

    🗓 Launch Schedule:

    Fall 2024: Full Access: The community will be open to all founders.

  • Before we launch to the general public, our existing members can access our community platform directly through our domain www.the51.community or via our Slack channel.

    Once we launch to everyone, you will find the platform login on this page as well to be able to navigate easily back to the platform.