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Shelley Kuipers

Shelley Kuipers

Co-Founder, CEO & General Partner atThe 51 VenturesAlberta
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Shelley Kuipers is a co-founder of The51. She serves as the company's CEO and a board director.

What Shelley can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, Seed, Series AMostly follows a lead
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Career

  1. The51 · Co-Founder, CEO & Board Director
  2. The 51 Ventures · Co-Founder, CEO & General Partner
    Now

Companies founded

The51

Also at The 51 Ventures

Judy FairburnCo-Founder & General Partner
Lauren RobinsonManaging Partner, Funds
Claudia DurkinPrincipal

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Andrew Walsh
Andrew WalshManaging Director, First Analysis
Venk Krishnan
Venk KrishnanFounder, NuVentures

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Questions

Who is Shelley Kuipers?

Shelley Kuipers is a co-founder of The51. She serves as the company's CEO and a board director.

How much does Shelley Kuipers invest?

The 51 Ventures has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed, series a.

How do I pitch Shelley Kuipers?

Email [email protected], the firm's inbox for founders, and name Shelley in the subject. A warm intro from a founder The 51 Ventures backed works better.

What did Shelley Kuipers do before The 51 Ventures?

Co-Founder, CEO & Board Director at The51.

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