The Sharing Group acquires stake in Publicroam

Amsterdam, July 17, 2025 – The Sharing Group, the group behind sharing companies such as Mijndomein, MyWheels, EnergyZero and Hegg Energy, has taken a strategic stake in Publicroam, the Dutch Wi-Fi service that provides secure and worry-free Internet access at more than 1,300 public locations. With this move, The Sharing Group underscores its commitment to a European digital infrastructure that serves people, with privacy and security as its foundation.

Publicroam was founded in 2017 by Paul Francissen and Ted Dinklo, two entrepreneurs from the Zeist area who were bothered by the unsafe, cumbersome way guest Wi-Fi is often offered. Their solution has since become a nationwide alternative: users log in once and then automatically and securely connect to the Wi-Fi network of participating locations, such as town halls, libraries, healthcare facilities and sports facilities.

European movement for digital autonomy

The investment is in line with the strategy of The Sharing Group, which is anticipating a European movement for digital autonomy through its TSG Online division. Henri de Jong, founder and CEO of The Sharing Group:“Sharing secure wifi together is what Publicroam stands for and what we as The Sharing Group wholeheartedly support. With this collaboration we strengthen each other’s mission and continue to build an open, fair and safe internet for all.“

Shared vision, shared momentum

Both parties share a strong social vision and work on digital solutions that put people first. Whereas The Sharing Group previously invested in alternatives to commercial tech giants, such as Leafcloud and Greenhost for sustainable European cloud hosting and services, this move into digital infrastructure is a logical next phase.

Paul Francissen, co-founder Publicroam, says: “We have always been building a service that connects people in a way that is safe, simple and respectful of their data. In The Sharing Group we have found a partner that shares our mission and can help us make an impact on a larger scale. Their focus on long-term value and social relevance gives us confidence that together we can continue to build a fairer Internet landscape.”

Publicroam continues to operate independently, with Francissen and Dinklo as directors. The collaboration focuses on accelerating growth in the Netherlands as well as exploring expansion into other European countries.