Our success is based on the high expectations we place on both our investment
projects and our own work. We see ourselves as (co-)entrepreneurs as well
as investors.
We offer management competency and capacity along with capital. For the
sake of maximum impact, we limit the number of investments we make.
Our management approach aims to significantly reduce the high failure
rate of venture capital investments. We pay special attention to:
- Technology risk: Investment only in companies with market-ready products or proof of concept; no technology scouting
- Market risk: Narrow industry focus and in-depth industry experience
on the part of our team allows for optimal evaluation and development
of young companies
- Management risk: Timely and close coaching of investments by experienced
SHS associates
- Financing risk: Complementary syndication and financing strategies (for example, investing only as lead or co-lead; break-even financing).
By adhering to this specific management approach, SHS has been successful in significantly limiting start-up companies' risk of failure.