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Benjamin Shaw

Investor

Partner at Borealis Ventures

Portland, Maine

Writes $250K – $750K checks · typically $500K

About

Benjamin Shaw is co-founder and general partner at Voltage Ventures, where he focuses on early-stage venture investing in technology-enabled healthcare platforms for animal and human health. He serves as a board director and works with founders on building healthcare companies across both sectors.

Experience

  1. Voltage VenturesCo-Founder and General Partnercurrent2026 — presentPortland, Maine Metropolitan Area
  2. Borealis VenturesGeneral Partnercurrent2019 — present
  3. WedgewoodBoard Directorcurrent2023 — present
  4. Nest VeterinaryBoard Chairmancurrent2024 — present
  5. Veterinarian Recommended SolutionsBoard Directorcurrent2021 — present
  6. Blue Rabbit VeterinaryFounder and Chief Executive Officer2021 — 2025Portland, Maine, United States
  7. Black Point GroupFounding Partner2003 — 2019
  8. CovetrusCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer2018 — 2019
  9. Vets First ChoiceFounder and Chief Executive Officer2010 — 2019
  10. Maine Huts & TrailsTrustee2005 — 2014
  11. The Jackson LaboratoryTrustee2003 — 2007
  12. The VIA GroupBusiness Strategy and Corporate Development2000 — 2003

Education

  1. Bates CollegeBA
  2. Phillips Exeter Academy

Skills & more

Strategic Planning41Business Strategy23Marketing Strategy25E-commerce34Email Marketing10Veterinary Medicine3Business Development34Entrepreneurship16Social Media Marketing3Team Leadership4Strategy28Business Planning4
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Colleagues at Borealis Ventures

Antony Langlais
Analyst at Borealis Ventures
Chris Lites
Venture Fellow at Borealis Ventures
Dave Whitehead
Venture Consultant at Borealis Ventures
Emily Snyder
Principal at Borealis Ventures
Ernie Tao
Venture Fellow at Borealis Ventures
Etienne Crevier
Investor at Borealis Ventures
Julia Stephanus
Partner at Borealis Ventures
Olivier Garceau
Principal at Borealis Ventures

Network5

Antony Langlais
Analyst at Borealis Ventures
David Charbonneau
Managing Partner at Boreal Ventures
Emily Snyder
Principal at Borealis Ventures
Etienne Crevier
Investor at Borealis Ventures
Julia Stephanus
Partner at Borealis Ventures

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Benjamin Shaw work?
Benjamin Shaw is Partner at Borealis Ventures.
What check size does Benjamin Shaw write?
Benjamin Shaw typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.

Founder mafias

Phillips Exeter Academy mafia28

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

James CurrierHigh School DiplomaFounded Wonderhill +1Hanson S. Gifford, IIIFounded Miramar Labs +1Aaron WhiteHigh SchoolFounded Blissfully +1Matt TranHigh School DiplomaFounded Skip +1Chris SaxmanHigh School DiplomaFounded SidebycareMorris MillerHigh School DiplomaFounded Xenex

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Bates College mafia5

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jordan KobertB.S.Founded The BreakawaySaif FarooquiB.Sc.Founded Corgi LabsMats TerwieschBachelor’s DegreeFounded HYBRDJack ReidUndergradFounded Unicorn Bio

Borealis Ventures mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Dave PraharajVenture FellowFounded Helm Health

Vets First Choice mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Kevin BittermanBoard of DirectorsFounded Editas Medicine

Wedgewood mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Brian KimCommercial AcquisitionsFounded Cembla

Same school

Also attended Bates College32

Alex RendónInvestment Associate at BuenTrip VenturesTasnia HuquePartner at Javelin Venture PartnersWilliam CareyVenture Partner & Advisor at 1414 VenturesRosie BellDirector of Marketing at LRVHealthPierre PlanchePartner at Griffin Gaming PartnersOlivia LoweVice President of Marketing and Investor Relations at New Markets Venture Partners

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Also attended Phillips Exeter Academy98

Nathaniel HardingManaging Partner at Cortado VenturesMichael GreeleyCo-Founder and General Partner at Flare Capital PartnersChris SaxmanDigital health entrepreneur, startup mentor, skier, fly fisherman, Steelers fanatic, Co-head of Health 2.0 Denver/Boulder ChapterMax Von PoelnitzPartner at Foothill VenturesJohn H. N. FisherFounder and Managing Partner at DFJPhilip KalikmanAssistant Professor of Real Estate, Finance, & Economics at Joyance Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Covetrus2

Ben DubinManaging Partner at Health Gap VenturesJamey SeelyChief Legal Officer at Crusoe

Also worked at The Jackson Laboratory11

Stacey HeroInvestor at Third Rock VenturesEric HorvitzInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesCarla BrodleyInvestor at Blue Tulip VenturesGregInvestor at Quorum Capital PartnersShannon BeanPrincipal at CEI VenturesGeoffrey SmithFounder / Managing Partner at Digitalis Ventures

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