UNLEASHING THE POWER

WOMEN MAKE UP THE MAJORITY OF THE POPULATION. AND YET – IN BUSINESS – THE ODDS FEEL STACKED AGAINST US.

JOIN THE CLUB

We’re a free community for founders who identify as female, from across all industries. The perks of joining us include:

  • Regular networking events
  • Expert workshops and masterclasses
  • Our dedicated Slack community
  • Founder profiling
  • Exclusive business opportunities
  • A chance to change the landscape for female founders in the region

The 51% Club brings together female founders, both in person and online, to fuel business growth through peer support, expert masterclasses, networking events, and more.

We’re here to educate, inspire, and amplify the success of women across all industries. Through our network of experts and influence in the right rooms, we want to make the West Midlands the best place for female entrepreneurs to thrive.

Using the power of community, we’re here to help you scale beyond your wildest dreams.

Four women facing the camera front on. They are diverse in ethnicity and age.

EVERYONE’S WELCOME

The 51% Club is open to founders  who identify as female from across all industries. Whether a product or service business, consumer or B2B, a sole founder or co-founder: we’re here to support you.

We leverage the power of ‘The Sisterhood’ encouraging peer support, collaboration, and partnerships to help your business grow.

Our events bring together people doing great work across the ecosystem, tackling everything from product development and exporting, to mastering your finances and marketing your business.

OUR FIRST FULL-DAY GROWTH CONFERENCE 

Join us for IGNITE – a day to feel inspired, empowered, and ready to scale. Enjoy talks, masterclasses, and networking with your fellow founders. 

Speakers include award-winning TV presenter, Katy Hill; CEO of Innovate UK, Dr Stella Peace; BBC Apprentice contestant and business partner to Lord Alan Sugar, Scarlett Allen-Horton; personal branding expert Jo Bird, who’s worked at the likes of Gymshark and Lounge Underwear; and a host of other brilliant founders and funders.