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Shire

Techstars '23

Middletown, US · 2 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

Shire builds a digital office platform for volunteer-heavy organizations like political campaigns and nonprofits, enabling remote volunteer onboarding, engagement, and training at scale.

Founders & leadership

SBSamantha Boucher
Samantha Boucherin𝕏CEO and Co-Founder
EMEdward Monical-Vuylsteke
Edward Monical-Vuylstekein𝕏CTO & Co-Founder

Investors · 1

Acquisitions · 3

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
FerroKin Biosciences

Developed a next-generation iron chelator for iron overload in transfusion-dependent anemia; acquired by Shire in 2012.

Lumena Pharmaceuticals

Acquired by Shire in 2014 (now part of Takeda).

Meritage

Specialty pharma treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis; acquired by Shire for up to $245M in 2015.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shire do?
Shire builds a digital office platform for volunteer-heavy organizations like political campaigns and nonprofits, enabling remote volunteer onboarding, engagement, and training at scale.
Who founded Shire?
Shire was founded by Samantha Boucher, Edward Monical-Vuylsteke.
Who are Shire's investors?
Shire's investors include Techstars.
Where is Shire headquartered?
Shire is headquartered in Middletown, US.