# Ben Shaw

> Ben Shaw is a startup investor at Borealis Ventures (Portland). See 0 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Borealis Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/borealis-ventures)
- Location: Portland, United States
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bshaw

Ben Shaw is a Founding Partner of Black Point Group, and manages a mix of private and public equity investment activities in the healthcare, internet media and technology sectors.Ben is also Founder and CEO of Direct Vet Marketing Inc d/b/a Vets First Choice, a leading provider of ecommerce and marketing solutions for veterinaryhospitals and their pet owner clients which ranked at #24 in the Inc 500 this year and was featured in local news stories. Ben was previously a Founder of FetchDog.com, a catalog and website for passionate dog owners, and managed business development at The VIA Group, a leading strategic marketing communications firm.Ben has served as a trustee of Maine Huts & Trails and The Jackson Laboratory. He is also an active alumni advisor to Bates College, where he graduated with a triple B.A. in biology, political science and environmental sciences.

## About Borealis Ventures

VC Fund · Hanover, United States

companies in such fields as 3D design, construction management, and data-driven software.

5 contacts available at Borealis Ventures.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ben Shaw | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ben-shaw |
| Emily Snyder | Principal | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/emily-snyder |
| Jesse Devitte | Co-Founder | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jesse-devitte |
| Julia Stephanus | Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/julia-stephanus |
| Matt Harris | Co-Founder & Managing General Partner | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/matt-harris |

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