The 51 Ventures

Sprout Family, based in Canada, is a digital concierge service specializing in supporting individuals and families through their personal family-building journeys. The company offers a range of services, including guidance and resources for fertility, surrogacy, and adoption processes, along with financial support programs and insurance benefits. With a team of 10 employees, Sprout Family aims to simplify the complexities of family planning, providing comprehensive support and an online platform for users to access their benefits.

Established in 2001, Monark specializes in real estate development and e-commerce business models, also offering consulting services for businesses. Based in Surrey, BC.

Wire Financial is a technology company that provides a mobile banking platform, primarily serving South Asian migrants in Canada. Their platform enables users to manage their international finances, offering services such as money transfers, bill payments, and international payments, all without the need to carry cash. The company aims to provide a supportive community and tools to help users reach their financial goals.

Founded in 2020, Village Wellth is a Calgary-based company specializing in facilitating business acquisitions. Its platform streamlines the buying process by offering strategic guidance, access to capital, tech-enabled financial tools, and advisory services.

FemTherapeutics is a Montreal-based medical device company dedicated to personalizing therapeutics in women’s health. It uses artificial intelligence and patient data to design customized gynecological prosthetics, initially focusing on improving the management of Pelvic Floor Disorders.

Shoelace offers a software solution that enables online merchants to easily conduct retargeting campaigns. The company helps fast growing Shopify brands boost sales by showing the right customers, the right ads at the right time with customer journey retargeting. Shoelace was founded on 2015 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario.

Virtual Gurus is a talent platform that connects businesses with skilled Canadian and American virtual assistants. Using proprietary technology, it matches organizations with remote professionals offering services such as bookkeeping, marketing, data entry, and administrative support.

True Angle is an Alberta-based medical technology company located in Edmonton, Canada, focused on improving the quality of life for individuals with swallowing disorders. The company has developed the Mobili-T, a mobile device that enables users to perform necessary exercises at home, enhancing their ability to eat safely. This innovative solution is supported by an engaging app that tracks muscle contractions and provides feedback, guiding users to meet specific rehabilitation targets set by the device's smart software. In addition to addressing swallowing difficulties, True Angle aims to support remote care delivery solutions that contribute to overall well-being, particularly as individuals age.

Virtual Gurus is a talent platform that connects businesses with skilled Canadian and American virtual assistants. Using proprietary technology, it matches organizations with remote professionals offering services such as bookkeeping, marketing, data entry, and administrative support.

Summit Nanotech Corporation is a Calgary-based cleantech company developing direct lithium extraction technology for lithium producers, with modular systems designed for scalable deployment and a focus on sustainable, water-efficient operations. Founded in 2018, it collaborates with mining companies and lithium asset owners in Chile and Argentina to reduce environmental impact and lower costs compared with traditional methods.

Founded in 2019, Lilia is a fertility support company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. It offers a home diagnostic test for fertility hormone assessment and connects users with specialists through its resource hub, providing guidance on reproductive health.

Swirltex Inc. is a Canadian company based in Calgary that specializes in the development and supply of custom wastewater treatment systems. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes a patented membrane technology that separates solids and liquids based on buoyancy. This innovative approach allows Swirltex to treat a variety of wastewater sources, including industrial applications such as dairy processing, mining wastewater, and beverage clarification. By manipulating the buoyancy of contaminants in the fluid, Swirltex's systems enhance filtration efficiency, reduce fouling on membrane surfaces, and ultimately produce high-quality effluent. The company's solutions enable clients to effectively manage wastewater while minimizing environmental impact and operational costs.

Virtual Gurus is a talent platform that connects businesses with skilled Canadian and American virtual assistants. Using proprietary technology, it matches organizations with remote professionals offering services such as bookkeeping, marketing, data entry, and administrative support.

Harris Kuipers is a Canadian clothing company established in 2019 and headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia. The business specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling women's apparel, including coats, dresses, tops, and trousers. All products are available for purchase through the company's online platform.

Phoenix Molecular Designs Ltd is a biotechnology company based in Vancouver, Canada, with an additional office in San Diego, California. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in the development of small molecule kinase inhibitors as targeted therapies for cancer. Its primary focus is on developing first- and best-in-class inhibitors that uniquely target p90 ribosomal S6 kinase (RSK), which has shown promise in treating metastatic breast cancer, including triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Phoenix Molecular Designs has successfully completed a Phase 1 first-in-human clinical trial with its lead asset, PMD-026, and has also conducted a Phase 1b mono-therapy trial in TNBC across several leading medical centers in the United States. Currently, a Phase 2a trial is underway for HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. The company's platform shows potential in enhancing treatment options for various refractory cancers by providing adjuncts to chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy.

SalonScale is a technology company that provides hardware and software to manage hair color product usage and costs in salons. It develops Bluetooth-enabled scales that measure the exact amount of dye used and a mobile and web platform for tracking color usage, inventory, and expenses in back-bar operations. By weighing products and recording associated charges, the solution enables salons to separate color costs from stylist labor and improve inventory management. The platform serves salons with a back-bar management system and dashboards for cost measurement. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, SalonScale was created by stylists and has grown to over a thousand users across North America.

Rival Technologies, Inc. is an innovator in the field of online research platforms, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The company's primary offering is Chat Lab, a platform designed to facilitate the creation of agile mobile communities comprising customers, fans, and employees to gather and analyze information. Rival Technologies enhances the research process with its chat, voice, and video technology, enabling effective data capture. The platform aims to empower research teams by maximizing the potential of mobile technology, leading to increased impact and effectiveness without the need for additional resources or budget overruns.

Yr Plans Inc. is a Calgary-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in employee benefit solutions aimed at enhancing financial wellness. The company offers an innovative employer-assisted student loan repayment program known as The Smart Benefit. This program allows employees to allocate a portion of their employer contribution match towards repaying student loans instead of directing it solely to retirement savings. By focusing on alleviating student debt, Yr Plans Inc. provides a valuable service that addresses a significant financial challenge for many employees, promoting overall financial health and well-being in the workplace.

Evercloak is a Waterloo, Canada-based materials company that develops ultra-thin graphene and other 2D nanomaterial films for cleantech applications. It employs a low-cost manufacturing platform to produce continuous coatings and ultra-thin membranes, enabling energy-efficient technologies across oil and gas, nuclear, energy, mining and agriculture sectors. The company aims to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by cooling buildings without warming the planet, delivering solutions that improve indoor comfort and support sustainable building operations.

Sheerly Genius Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the manufacture of pantyhose crafted from ballistic-grade fibers, similar to those used in bulletproof vests and climbing equipment. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Port Carling, the company focuses on providing consumers with durable and stylish inner garments. Its innovative products are available for purchase through online retail channels, catering to a market that values both quality and resilience in apparel.

IOVIA INC. is a Calgary-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in providing a participation commerce platform designed to enhance marketing efforts for businesses. The platform enables companies to create and manage consumer missions, allowing them to track and measure participant activity effectively. By facilitating the generation of new sales and revenue, IOVIA helps brands transform their customers into dedicated advocates. In addition to its core offerings, the company provides services focused on brand identity, business model development, and user-generated revenue strategies, positioning itself as a valuable partner for brands seeking to activate and engage their fan base.