Raza Shaikh

Raza Shaikh is the Managing Director of Launchpad Venture Group, a Boston-based angel investing group. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Raza Shaikh

Raza Shaikh is the Managing Director of Launchpad Venture Group, a Boston-based angel investing group, and co-manages the Beacon Venture Partners Fund as a General Partner, drawing on a background as a software technology entrepreneur and operational executive at MIT’s Broad Institute and North Bay for Big Data. His investment thesis targets early-stage and seed companies primarily in high-tech, life sciences, Big Data, and mobile technology, with a strong geographic focus on New England. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior are not publicly detailed, he actively invests in early-stage companies in the region and co-manages a diversified fund of local startups. Notable portfolio companies are not explicitly named in available sources, though his fund invests in the Launchpad portfolio and other local early-stage firms. Shaikh distinguishes himself through public mentorship, teaching classes on due diligence and startup boards, and co-hosting the *On Boards* Podcast to share insights on board governance. He also serves as a director at Needham Bank (NASDAQ: NBBK) and emphasizes that cofounders must align on vision and mission as a core

Raza Shaikh at a glance

Role
Managing Director
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Portfolio companies listed
9
Investments recorded
9

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What does Raza Shaikh invest in?
Raza Shaikh (Boston, Massachusetts, United States) — sector focus: General.
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Raza Shaikh's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Raza Shaikh based?
Raza Shaikh is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

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