Shelley Kuipers
CanadaentrepreneurFemale9.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Shelley Kuipers is a co-founder of The51, a Canadian venture capital firm focused on investing in women-led businesses. Under her leadership, The51 aims to close the funding gap for female founders by providing capital, resources, and networking opportunities, thereby driving systemic progress in the Canadian economy.
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Shelley Kuipers is a co-founder of The51 and emphasizes the importance of closing the funding gap for women.
The51, a VC firm focused on female-led companies, launches third fund with BMO as lead investorThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-06-01
Canada· 2026-06-01
