The51 Roundtable in Toronto: Designing Your Cap Table
Curious about how your cap table decisions can shape your company's future? Whether you're a first-time founder or have been through multiple rounds, this event brings founders and investors together for an engaging discussion beyond the basics of Cap Table Design.
About the event:
Hosted by The51’s CEO, Shelley Kuipers, in partnership with BDC, our gathering will feature an interactive discussion led by Courtney Dragani, The51’s Chief of Growth, alongside our special guests:
Stacey Fruitman, Founder at Style with Substance Ventures
Mona Minhas, Partner, Thrive Venture Fund
Inara Lalani, Co-Founder & CEO, FemTherapeutics
Join us for an opportunity to hear diverse experiences and perspectives on optimizing a cap table, navigating investor dynamics, and structuring ownership to support long-term growth and future funding rounds.
This conversation is framed through the lens of peer mentorship and community support, offering plenty of real-world insights from those who’ve navigated the process themselves.
Whether you're a first-time founder or have been through multiple rounds, this event brings founders and investors together for an engaging discussion beyond the basics of Cap Table Design.
About The51:
The51 is a venture fund and financial platform where current and aspiring investors and entrepreneurs come together to democratize access to capital for women. Find out more at www.the51.com.
About BDC:
BDC is a partner of choice for all entrepreneurs looking to access the financing and advice they need to build their businesses and tackle the big challenges of our time. Our investment arm, BDC Capital, offers a wide range of risk capital solutions to help grow the most innovative firms. BDC’s development role means we are in a state of perpetual evolution – wherever entrepreneurs go and whatever the Canadian economy needs – we will be there to help them defy the odds. 80 years later, that commitment remains very much alive. The financial value of BDC’s services is estimated to add $23.6 billion in GDP to Canada’s economy over the next five years. We are one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and the first financial institution in Canada to receive the B Corp certification in 2013. For more information on our products and services and to consult free tools, templates and articles, visit bdc.ca or join BDC on social media.
About Fasken:
Fasken is a leading international law firm with more than 950 lawyers and ten offices on three continents. Clients rely on us for practical and innovative legal services. We provide results-driven strategies to solve the most complex business and litigation challenges. For additional information, please visit the Firm’s website at fasken.com.
About NACO (National Angel Capital Organization)
NACO members have invested $1.54 billion into more than 2,400 Canadian companies. Incorporated in 2002, NACO is Canada’s professional association for 4000+ angel investors and the national umbrella for over 100 organizations including angel groups, venture funds, family offices, incubators and accelerators.