On June 25, Calgary will play host to the XX Summit, a gathering designed to unlock the economic power of women through innovation, investment, and influence. Bringing together investors, founders, and changemakers, the one-day event is focused on driving systemic change by highlighting what happens when women lead—whether that’s deploying capital, scaling ventures, or reshaping […]
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The51 Appoints Lauren Robinson as Fund Managing Partner to Drive Next Growth Phase
The51, a venture firm and financial platform dedicated to backing women-led innovation, has appointed Lauren Robinson as Fund Managing Partner to lead the next phase of its venture funds’ growth. Robinson will join General Partners Shelley Kuipers and Judy Fairburn, strengthening the leadership team as The51 scales its investment initiatives. With two decades of experience […]
ATB Financial and The51 Close $51M AgTech Fund to Drive Agricultural Innovation
In a significant boost for agricultural innovation, ATB Financial and The51 Food and AgTech General Partners have announced the final close of The51 Food and AgTech Fund at $51 million. This early-stage venture fund focuses on supporting diverse science and technology founders working to transform the agriculture sector. The milestone comes amid a challenging venture […]