The increasing demand for nutrition to support a constantly growing and evolving global population—along with the push for more sustainable and healthier food systems—creates endless opportunities to fund innovative ventures in a multi-trillion-dollar market. As we become more mindful of the effects of food on our well-being and the planet, this shift drives transformation across the board in the food technology industry. Investing in food tech startups not only affects the production, processing, preservation, packaging, and distribution of food products, but it’s a game-changer for nourishin ..read more

Meet Deborah Rosati, one of three visionary women behind Women Funding Women Inc. (WFW), a groundbreaking initiative reshaping the landscape of entrepreneurship for women in North America.  Founded in 2023 by Sherry Shannon-Vanstone, Deborah Rosati, and Lara Zink,  WFW is not just a platform but a mission-driven community dedicated to bridging the funding gap that women entrepreneurs face. Unlike traditional funds, WFW operates as a collective, bringing together a supportive network of female founders, investors, and allies to create an ecosystem of empowerment and opportunity. Th ..read more

We learn from those ahead of us. We support and amplify those around us. We uplift those behind us.   This essential mantra guides our programming and how we approach building our community. The Movement51 Financial Feminism Investing Lab (FFIL) isn’t your typical online course for this reason. This five-week early-stage investing program is community-driven and runs through the foundations of becoming a confident investor… AKA a lot of valuable information. So, to help create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental environment ideal for learning all this information, who better to help gu ..read more

As the Great Wealth Transfer unfolds, women and women founders are poised to gain unprecedented access to financial resources, fostering greater entrepreneurship, investment, and economic empowerment. This shift signals a new narrative where women inherit, create, and control wealth more than ever before. To support this momentum, the Movement51 Founder Lab, a one-of-its-kind investment readiness program in Canada, is championing women and gender-diverse entrepreneurs to navigate fundraising challenges and build financing strategies from Pre-Seed to Series A. Heading into our third cohort, th ..read more

In case you missed it…   Applications are open for the next cohort of our Founder Lab!   The Founder Lab is an intensive, 10-week program that helps talented and motivated founders to learn how to fundraise with confidence. From mock investment scenarios to calculating your pro-forma cap tables and everything in between, we’re here to demystify the entire fundraising journey. With a team of expert champions, we'll go through everything you need to build your financing strategy from pre-seed to series A. By the end of the Founder Lab, you’ll walk away with: ? A comprehensive financing ..read more

New year, new learning opportunities! Settling into 2024, we launched an initiative to help individuals across Canada try to get ahead of in the world of investment and early-stage investment. Think: the benefits of investing in a fund, how to support startups on the path to success, protecting yourself as an investor, finding companies to invest in, or getting the basics of becoming an angel investor down pat. What’s the big deal? Why is it worth investing in your financial literacy, knowledge, and education right now? Because the great wealth transfer is coming. By 2030, this transfer will b ..read more

The key to unlocking innovation and economic growth in the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship: diversity and inclusion. We constantly go back to the question that drives the mission for us and our sister company, The51: How can Canada’s economy reach its true potential if 51 per cent of the population isn’t fully participating? As the world recognizes the potential within all communities, it’s clear that there needs to be more focus on championing women entrepreneurs. Investing in women entrepreneurs not only promotes gender equity but also benefits society as a whole in countless ways—from ..read more

Let's talk about the 'F' word that many people tend to avoid: finances. If you were raised to think that talking about money is taboo, you’re not alone: 62% of people don’t talk about money—not with their family (63%), not with their friends (75%), and not even with their spouse or partner (46%).  That leaves a good number of us left in the dark about our finances and being ill-prepared to hit milestones and engage in activities like budgeting, retirement, investing, managing debt, and more. And beyond affecting the numbers in your bank account, avoiding money conversations can have a las ..read more

Many early-stage founders spot new opportunities at every turn and have tremendous ideas to scale, but often lack access to capital to make it all happen.  In the world of entrepreneurship, funding plays a pivotal role in the growth and development of businesses. But raising capital can open a floodgate of emotions—from excitement to overwhelm to terror—especially for first-time founders.  Fortunately, there are various options and resources available to entrepreneurs. Beyond traditional lenders like banks, personal funds, or raising money from trusted family and friends, two popular ..read more

As the world navigates complex challenges like climate change, social inequality, and environmental degradation, many investors are looking for ways to put their money to work for the greater good. Enter: Impact investing. Impact investing are investments that allow individuals and organizations to generate a balance of substantial financial returns and positive social or environmental outcomes. It’s gained significant traction in recent years and continues to climb: impact investing assets under management (AUM) grew by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18% between 2017 and 2022, and th ..read more