one h1H - Socially Responsible Venture Capital Investing in Maine
Speakers:
Nat Henshaw, Managing Director, CEI Ventures
Nat Henshaw made his first CEI equity investment in 1988 and was responsible for developing CEI's program of socially responsible venture capital investments. Nat co-founded CEI Ventures in 1994. Prior to joining CEI as a Loan & Investment Officer, Nat worked at Intersouth Partners, Kitty Hawk Capital and Chemical Venture Partners. He co-founded the CDVCA in 1994 and continues to serve on its Board of Directors and as Secretary. He earned his BA from Duke University and his MBA from Duke's Fuqua School of Business. Nat currently represents CEI Ventures as a director or observer of Coast of Maine Organic Products, Cuddledown, Innov-X Systems, Maine
Trailer, Navigator Publishing and Taction.
Michael Burgmaier, Managing Director, Royal River Associates
Michael Burgmaier is an investment banker (Silverwood Partners), consultant (Royal River Associates) and venture capital investor (CEI Community Ventures) in the food & beverage and LOHAS consumer sectors. He has raised capital for numerous companies and clients, written business plans, prepared ancillary fundraising materials and facilitated exits. He currently chairs Putney Pasta and has served on the boards of other natural products venture-backed companies. He was formerly a management consultant for Bain & Co., has an MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth and his blog on early-stage ventures and the Healthy Living industry can be found at www.nevc.blogspot.com
Mike Cote, Owner Bar Harbor Foods
Mike Cote purchased the 86-year-old East Machias Canning Company, makers of Maine premium specialty seafood in 2003. Growing up in Maine, Mike was a fan of the cannery and the company's products, and has always loved fresh Maine seafood and simple natural ingredients. Mike brings over 20 years' worth of gourmet specialty foods experience to the table, working with many long-time employees and friends.
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