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Nick MacShane

Nick MacShane

Banker, M&A Advisor, Founder, Strategist & Investor in media and marketing technology

Boston, Massachusetts
Joined September 2025

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Nick MacShane is a seasoned entrepreneur and M&A advisor with over two decades of experience building, investing in, and advising media and marketing technology companies. He founded Progress Partners in 2002 and later co-founded Progress Ventures, where he focuses on high-growth opportunities and holds investments in numerous early-stage companies. progresspartners+1
As a thought leader in the ad-tech and media industry, Nick frequently shares insights on market trends, M&A strategies, and venture capital. He has contributed articles to Adweek and been featured in interviews with Beet.TV, offering perspectives on topics like SPACs, investment strategies, and the challenges faced by streaming services. adweek+2
His career demonstrates a consistent focus on innovation and growth within the technology and media sectors, spanning roles from marketing leadership at early internet companies like Virtual Access Networks and CMGI's MyWay.com, to his current positions driving investment and advisory services for digital media firms.

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Sep 12, 2025