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Richard Shorten

Investor

Founding Partner at Silvermine Capital

Redding, Connecticut, United States

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David ChapmanunlockedRichard: together at GlobalStake (2023–2026)
Richard: together at Silvermine Capital Advisors
Richard: together at AboveNet Corporation
×7Richard: together at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

About

Richard Shorten is founder and general partner at Silvermine Capital Advisors, a specialty investment partnership operating in digital assets, communications, technology, and alternative energy. He also serves as chairman of GlobalStake and chief alchemist at Lucky Friday Labs. Silvermine focuses on native digital assets, emerging growth companies, and distressed or turnaround situations.

Experience

  1. Silvermine Capital AdvisorsFounder and General Partnercurrent2001 — presentWestport, CT
  2. GlobalStakeCo-Founder and Chairmancurrent2023 — present
  3. Lucky Friday Labs, LLCChief Alchemistcurrent2020 — present
  4. ePublishingPartner and Board Membercurrent2010 — present
  5. BeaconLiveBoard Membercurrent2016 — present
  6. Skywire NetworksStrategic Advisor2016 — 2025New York City Metropolitan Area
  7. REX SharesAdvisory Board2015 — 2023
  8. VoxnestBoard Member2017 — 2020New York City Metropolitan Area
  9. CinchcastBoard of Directors2009 — 2016
  10. Infinia CorporationChairman2003 — 2013
  11. AboveNet CorporationBoard of Directors2004 — 2012
  12. Enterprise InformaticsBoard of Directors2007 — 2011
  13. Power Play Solar, LLCManaging Member2008 — 2011
  14. Movie GalleryBoard of Directors2008 — 2010
  15. First Avenue Networks (acquirer of Teligent; Currently named Fibertower)Chairman of Board2001 — 2008
  16. Norwood Promotional ProductsBoard Of Directors2006 — 2008
  17. MPOWER HOLDINGSBoard of Directors2002 — 2006
  18. Destia CommunicationsSenior Vice President1996 — 2000
  19. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPAssociate1992 — 1997

Skills & more

Strategic Planning6NegotiationManagement3Value ArchitectStart-ups29Mergers1Venture Capital17Business Strategy8Executive Management3Contract NegotiationNew Business Development2Due Diligence5
+12 moreMarketing StrategyProduct DevelopmentTeam BuildingProduct ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementBusiness PlanningFinancial ModelingStrategic PartnershipsOperations ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsEntrepreneurship

Languages English · French

From Richard's professional profile.

Colleagues at Silvermine Capital

David Chapman
Investment Partner at Silvermine Capital
Edward McNamara, Esq.
General Counsel at Silvermine Capital
Karen Alleyne, CPA
VP – Accounting and Administration at Silvermine Capital
Lewis Earl-Grant
Venture Investor at Silvermine Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Shorten?
Richard Shorten is founder and general partner at Silvermine Capital Advisors, a specialty investment partnership operating in digital assets, communications, technology, and alternative energy. He also serves as chairman of GlobalStake and chief alchemist at Lucky Friday Labs. Silvermine focuses on native digital assets, emerging growth companies, and distressed or turnaround situations.
Where does Richard Shorten work?
Richard Shorten is Founding Partner at Silvermine Capital.
Where did Richard Shorten go to school?
Richard Shorten studied at Colgate University (BA, Economics and French); Rutgers Law School (Juris Doctor, Honors).

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