Shoe Investments
Overview
Shoe Investments is a private investment firm based in Rotterdam, Netherlands, focusing on rapidly growing and scalable companies. Founded by entrepreneur and investor Pieter Schoen, the firm combines years of active entrepreneurship with backgrounds in investments, finance, and M&A. Shoe Investments operates both direct and indirect investments, both domestically and internationally. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs with a clear vision and scalability, aiming to 'make companies popcornen'—a term used to describe rapid growth. Shoe Investments is involved in approximately thirty companies across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, consumer goods, and energy. The firm offers strategic support to its portfolio companies, leveraging its expertise in managing and realizing rapid growth, finance, control, M&A, sales, and marketing. Shoe Investments also invests in funds (PE, VC, and buy-outs) both domestically and internationally, currently participating in around thirty indirect investments. The firm's portfolio includes companies such as Mama's Maaltijden, Loop, Equalture, and Swishfund. Shoe Investments operates with an evergreen fund model, allowing for long-term investments without the pressure of exit timelines. This approach enables the firm to support its portfolio companies over extended periods, fostering sustainable growth and development. The firm's commitment to sustainability and social impact is evident in its investments in companies like Loop, which produces sustainable coffins, and Equalture, which promotes inclusive hiring processes. Shoe Investments' focus on rapid growth, scalability, and strategic support has established it as a significant player in the Dutch investment landscape, with a diverse portfolio spanning multiple industries and stages of development.
Investment Focus
- Strong leadership with a clear vision
- Scalable business models
- Potential for rapid growth
- Commitment to sustainability and social impact
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Shoe Investments invest in?
Shoe Investments invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Shoe Investments is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Shoe Investments invest at?
Shoe Investments backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Growth and Late Stage, writing cheques of 1M - 50M.
Which regions does Shoe Investments invest in?
Shoe Investments invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia and France.
Who are the partners at Shoe Investments?
Team members listed for Shoe Investments include Lodewijk Van (Chief Financial Officer) and Ronald Van (Venture Partner).
What companies has Shoe Investments invested in?
Shoe Investments's portfolio includes Loop, Focus, Dealroom, Mama's Maaltijden, Equalture, Swishfund, IXXi and Colect.
How do I contact Shoe Investments?
Shoe Investments's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
