Black Point Group

Black Point Group is a private investment firm based in Portland, Maine, founded by David Shaw, the visionary founder and former CEO of IDEXX Laboratories. The firm specializes in building and investing in high-growth companies, with a primary focus on the life sciences, animal health, and healthcare technology sectors. Black Point Group distinguishes itself by taking an active, long-term leadership role in its portfolio companies, leveraging extensive experience in scaling global science-based enterprises. Notable successes associated with the firm include the growth of IDEXX and the formation of Covetrus through Vets First Choice. Their investment philosophy centers on disruptive innovations that enhance health outcomes and improve professional productivity.