go far, together.

backing elite founding teams with creative capital and strategic partnerships.

our mission is simple: to be the most valuable investor on your cap table.

we offer the capital you need— from early-stage venture to private credit and CPG financing — giving you the flexibility to grow on your terms. and we don’t just invest, we get to work. with hands-on operating experience, we back your team with the insight, support, and execution needed to scale.

investment strategies
learn about our capabilities
venture capital

we seek to back early stage founders and drive value while on the cap table

private credit

we specialize in various capital structures to help early to mid stage companies grow with lines of credit, revenue based financing, term loans, and other creative debt structures

CPG financing

CPG has its own circumstances when it comes to cash flow needs, and so should your access to capital. we can provide credit facilities up to $10M or factoring and term loans starting at $10k.

51 playbook

for early stage startups that can benefit from more traction, fundraising help, product development, marketing, advisory, and more, 51 offers an array of products to help you get off the ground effectively and efficiently.

seasoned operators, investors, & execs

Managing Partner

multi time founder, 2x exit, college all-american, former NFL long snapper

former D1 tennis player, 10+ years across sports & health tech

hands on investor with avid knowledge in private credit, health & wellness, & CPG

Partner

former D1 Academic All-American at Harvard, 15+ years in sports performance

we focus on sports tech, health & performance, and consumer brands.

capital and innovation to move the game forward 

strategy and execution to build companies that last.

51v is the first-of-its-kind platform in the sports, wellness, and performance space — offering a full spectrum of solutions designed to meet companies where they are and help them scale effectively. through our partners, community, and deep strategic relationships across the industry, we evaluate each business and connect them with the right path at 51v for their stage of growth.

embedded in the game

our reach spans every level of sport — from college programs to pro leagues — through athletes, coaches, and team owners who open doors others can’t. that access fuels our deal flow, insight, and influence across the entire sports ecosystem.

capital that scales

flexible venture and private credit capital, backed by institutional partners and our internal NAV fund — built to help founders grow smarter, not just faster.

operator-led network

athletes, founders, and brand leaders who’ve built and scaled companies themselves. our experience and relationships drive growth, unlock partnerships, and give every portfolio company a built-in advisory bench.

meet our portfolio

51v was built from lived experience.

I’ve sat on every side of the table — as an athlete chasing opportunity, a founder bootstrapping and exiting companies, an operator working alongside NCAA programs and pro teams, and now as a fund manager. I know what it feels like to go without resources, to develop duct-tape solutions, to hustle for every customer. And I’ve seen what happens when the right capital meets the right execution: businesses scale, founders thrive, industries transform.

The sports, performance, and consumer sectors are different. They’re tight-knit, driven by passion, and too often misunderstood or overlooked. Unicorn math doesn’t usually apply here — but resilient, category-defining companies do get built. That’s why 51v exists: to connect founder grit with the capital and expertise needed to create businesses that endure.

We built 51 to be more than a fund. It’s a platform — shaped by the resources I wish I had when I was building. We bring together strategic investors who know the game, who’ve been in the arena, and who can deliver both the capital and the playbook to help founders win.

- Chris Wilkerson, Managing Partner

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