Market Research Report on The Sharing Group
Company Overview
Name and Mission of the Company
- Name: The Sharing Group
- Mission: Accelerate the transition towards a better planet through the Good Sharing Economy, focusing on shared mobility, energy, and technology.
Founding and Founders
- Founded: No information is available
- Founders: No information is available
Key People in the Company
- Henri de Jong
- Role: Founder and CEO
- Description: Spiritual father of the Good Sharing philosophy.
- Stefan Heesakkers
- Role: CFO
- Description: Ensures financially sound growth.
- Joost van Rooij
- Role: Marketing strategist, Head of Marketing & Ventures
- Description: Supports all brands, sharpens propositions.
- Karen van den Boom
- Role: Responsible for business strategy and international expansion.
- Justin Stoke
- Role: Head of Ventures
- Description: Oversees and explores new and ongoing investments.
- Hans Valk
- Role: CEO of EnergyZero
- Auke Ferwerda
- Role: Founder of EnergyZero, CTO
- Herman Veenstra
- Role: CEO of Mijndomein
Headquarters
- Location: Albert Einsteinweg 4, 8218 NH Lelystad, Netherlands
Number of Employees
- Employees: 159 (as of 2022)
Revenue
- Revenue 2022: €74.2 million
- Revenue 2021: €44.6 million
- Revenue 2020: €25.6 million
- Revenue 2019: €20.4 million
Known For
- Known for advancing shared mobility and energy solutions, making impactful investments in technology, mobility, and energy sectors.
Products
Overview of Product Offerings
- Mijndomein: Website and domain hosting services.
- MyWheels: Car-sharing services, market leader in the Netherlands.
- EnergyZero: Dynamic energy contracts.
- Cargoroo: Shared cargo bike service.
- ShareCouncil: Co-ownership platform for businesses.
- Weave: Full-stack development services.
- Gridio: Dynamic energy use platform.
High-Level Description and Key Features
1. Mijndomein
- Description: Web domain registration and hosting services.
- Key Features:
- Affordable and accessible domain services.
- High customer recognition and appreciation.
2. MyWheels
- Description: Car-sharing service.
- Key Features:
- Large fleet across 90 cities in the Netherlands.
- Supports private and business markets.
- Mission to reduce car density and environmental impact.
3. EnergyZero
- Description: Dynamic energy contracts.
- Key Features:
- Provides dynamic energy pricing.
- Aligns energy use with periods of low demand for cost efficiency.
4. Cargoroo
- Description: Shared cargo bike service for urban areas.
- Key Features:
- Enhances urban accessibility.
- Contributes to more livable cities.
5. ShareCouncil
- Description: Platform for enabling co-ownership in businesses.
- Key Features:
- Simplifies the process of employee ownership.
- Supports shared profits and decision-making.
6. Weave
- Description: Full-stack development services.
- Key Features:
- High quality software platform development.
- Rebellious approach to tech solutions.
7. Gridio
- Description: Dynamic energy use platform.
- Key Features:
- Stimulates efficient energy use.
- Smart grid technology.
Recent Developments
Recent Milestones and Investments
1. 2024:
- Milestone: Passed the 25,000th member mark, with over 7,000 members becoming co-shareholders.
2. 2023:
- Launch of The Heggers Project: Home Energy for a Greener Grid.
- Investment in ELOOP: Austrian e-carsharing company.
2. 2022:
- Investment in Cargoroo: Shared cargo bikes concept.
- Investment in Share Council: Social fintech startup.
- Participation in Gridio: Dynamic energy use platform.
- Majority Stake in MyWheels and EnergyZero: Acquisition to consolidate market leader positions.
New Partnerships and Enhancements
1. GreenMobility Trusts MyWheels (2024)
- Event: GreenMobility users and employees join MyWheels as GreenMobility exits Amsterdam, expanding MyWheels' fleet threefold in the city.
2. Investment in HomeZero (2023)
- Event: The Sharing Group invests in HomeZero to accelerate their white-label marketplace for home sustainability.
3. Partnership with We Drive Solar (2023)
- Event: Collaboration to use shared cars as large-scale neighborhood batteries in Utrecht.
4. E-Carsharing with We Drive Solar (2022)
- Event: Utrecht to use MyWheels' electric cars equipped with We Drive Solar technology for bidirectional charging.
5. Partnership with Greencast (2022)
- Event: Enables companies to measure their CO2 footprint affordably.
Product and Feature Updates
1. Hegg Energy (2023)
- New Products Launched:
- Dynamic energy contract.
- Smart home battery.
- Key Features:
- Optimize use of self-generated solar energy.
- Integration with local energy markets as the "People’s Power Plant."
2. Integration Enhancements (2023)
- Car-sharing technologies: Integration of bidirectional charging for electric vehicles in MyWheels.
Summary
The Sharing Group is a dynamic, tech-driven company with a mission to foster the Good Sharing Economy by investing in and integrating sustainable solutions in mobility, energy, and technology sectors. With a robust leadership team, a growing portfolio of innovative products, and strategic investments, the company is positioned for impactful growth and significant contributions to the energy transition.