Erik Leus

Erik Leus is a seasoned professional in the field of corporate finance and technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He is currently serving as the Managing Partner at Shurman, a company he co-founded in November 2020.12

Career Highlights

Erik's career in corporate finance spans over two decades, beginning in 2004.2 His professional journey includes:

• Co-founding Ehrhardt Leus & Associates in 2004
• Founding TD Shepherd with Mike Beunder
• Serving as Managing Partner at TD Shepherd & Co. B.V. from July 2015 to November 2020
• Currently leading Shurman as Managing Partner since November 2020

Expertise and Focus

Erik specializes in:

• Mergers and acquisitions
• Growth financing rounds
• Management buyouts (MBOs)
• Technology sector transactions

His work primarily focuses on IT, Telecom, Media, and Services industries.2

Shurman's Vision

At Shurman, Erik and his co-founders aim to transform the challenges of tech M&A and financing processes into opportunities. They identified two key issues in the industry:

1. The complexity of the tech industry
2. The mystified nature of M&A and corporate finance advisory

To address these challenges, Shurman takes a programmatic approach to Tech M&A and Financing, focusing on unlocking intrinsic, synergetic, and sustainable value for their clients.1

Prior Experience

Before Shurman, Erik's career included roles such as:

• Value Added Services Program Director at NeSBIC CTe Fund (2000-2003)
• Country Manager at Speedport (August 1999 - March 2000)
• Area Director at Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency in Silicon Valley and Chicago (1995-1999)2

Erik Leus brings a wealth of experience in corporate finance, technology, and international business development to his role at Shurman, positioning the company to provide innovative solutions in the Tech M&A and Financing sector.