What check size does Benjamin Shaw write?

Benjamin Shaw typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.

Where did Benjamin Shaw go to school?

Benjamin Shaw studied at Bates College (BA); Phillips Exeter Academy.

Benjamin Shaw

Investor

Co-Founder and General Partner at Voltage Ventures · Partner at Borealis Ventures

Portland, Maine

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

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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.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

ben@borealis.vc

Experience

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

Skills & more

Strategic Planning41Business Strategy23Marketing Strategy25E-commerce34Email Marketing10Veterinary Medicine3Business Development34Entrepreneurship16Social Media Marketing3Team Leadership4Strategy28Business Planning4

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Colleagues at Voltage Ventures

Marissa A Bertorelli

General Partner at Voltage Ventures

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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

Who is Benjamin Shaw?: 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.
Where does Benjamin Shaw work?: Benjamin Shaw is Co-Founder and General Partner at Voltage Ventures.
What check size does Benjamin Shaw write?: Benjamin Shaw typically writes checks of $250K – $750K.
Where did Benjamin Shaw go to school?: Benjamin Shaw studied at Bates College (BA); Phillips Exeter Academy.