Shaved Monkey
The content of this factsheet is in Dutch.
Sinds 2018 is Shaved Monkey actief als brandingbureau uit Leuven. Ze werken rond strategie, branding & identiteit, creatie & reclame en content & copy. Sectorieel richt het bureau zich vooral op mission-driven organisaties, overheid/steden, zorg en cultuur.
How this agency makes money
Revenue, margin and what an hour of work brings in. Everything on the earning side sits together here.
Can the agency take a hit
Buffer, cash position and payment behaviour side by side, so you can see where they disagree.
Signals and strengths
Events from the CBE and the Official Gazette over the past 24 months, plus positive markers derived from the figures.
Continuity
2 red flag(s) (24m)- Zichtbaarheid verschoven · 1 Nov 2026 · Google Autocomplete
- Zichtbaarheid verschoven · 1 Oct 2026 · Google Autocomplete
- Zichtbaarheid verschoven · 1 Oct 2026 · Google Autocomplete
- Zichtbaarheid verschoven · 1 Sep 2026 · Google Autocomplete
- Zichtbaarheid verschoven · 1 Sep 2026 · Google Autocomplete
- Zichtbaarheid verschoven · 1 Aug 2026 · Google Autocomplete
- + 6 older signals within 24m
What this agency does well
- EBITDA margin above the sector median (96,7%)
- Healthy working capital (current ratio 1,48)
- Equity was earned, not injected (reserves 9,2× the capital contributed)
All the figures
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5 financial years, 2022 to 2026Result, staff and balance sheet
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | |||||
| Gross margin | € 329.897 | € 324.873-1,5% | € 207.581-36,1% | € 107.579-48,2% | € 201.282+87,1% |
| EBITDA | € 78.622 | € 122.394 | € 14.044 | € -36.159 | € 194.583 |
| EBITDA margin | 23,8% | 37,7% | 6,8% | -33,6% | 96,7% |
| Staff | |||||
| FTE | 3,9 | 2,9-25,6% | 2,7-6,9% | 2,1-22,2% | - |
| Gross margin per FTE | € 84.589 | € 112.025 | € 76.882 | € 51.228 | - |
| Payroll cost per FTE | € 64.244 | € 69.591 | € 71.417 | € 67.686 | - |
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Equity | € -74.717 | € 16.363 | € 16.956 | € -27.310 | € 126.482 |
| Cash | € 32.300 | € 73.540 | € 21.485 | € 64.650 | € 100.795 |
| Liquidity ratio | 0,63 | 1,22 | 1,35 | 0,94 | 1,48 |
Payroll cost per FTE comes from the social report where available, otherwise from the Remuneration line. Both are gross costs including employer contributions.
What this factsheet does not know
- How good the work is. Figures do not measure creativity, strategy or chemistry.
- How the client portfolio is spread. Concentration is not in the accounts.
- Freelancers and subcontractors are not in the FTE figures. An agency with 40 staff may in practice run with 70 people.
- This agency files an abbreviated or micro scheme and therefore publishes no staff data. Seniority, turnover and hourly level cannot be derived. This is entirely legal and says nothing about quality.
- The figures cover financial year 2026, filed on 15/07/2026. At a fast-moving agency reality today may differ.
Based on publicly filed annual accounts (NBB) and official records (CBE, Belgian Official Gazette). An indication, not financial advice. Sector medians calculated on 2 Nov 2026. Sector medians based on financial year 2025: the last year for which nearly all accounts have been filed.
What the agency actually does 7 services
Sector focus
Publicly known clients
UZ Leuven, Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer, Departement Omgeving, VLAKWA, HERW!N, Coretalents, The Symphony of Us, Miss Miyagi, Omegabaars, OH Leuven, De Zwerm, OverHoop, Abdij van Park, Bolt, Kif Kif
Based on IKAg research and public sources. Incomplete or outdated? Let us know.
People 18 people mapped
The heart of this team is creative: 7 of 18 profiles are makers. Within that core, Design, Copywriting and Art Direction stand out. There are 4 strategists around — expect thinking first, pixels second.
Based on public profiles. Something wrong? Let us know.
Will your team stay?
Inflow and outflow from the social report. This series only counts people on the payroll: freelancers who invoice do not appear in it. A low figure therefore means two very different things, a stable permanent team or a small core with heavy outsourcing. A high figure usually points to short contracts. Compare only within the same type of agency.
Figures for financial year 2025: in 2026 this agency published no inflow or outflow.
Source: annual accounts and social reports (NBB), collected by IKAg. Financial year 2026. Calculations by IKAg; an indication, not financial advice. Sector medians based on financial year 2025: the last year for which nearly all accounts have been filed.
Frequently asked questions about Shaved Monkey
- When was Shaved Monkey founded?
- In 2018.
- Where is Shaved Monkey located?
- In Leuven, Belgium.
- What is Shaved Monkey specialised in?
- Brand strategy & positioning, Marketing strategy, Brand identity & design, Campaign concepts & big ideas, Campaign execution, Content strategy & editorial.
- How big is Shaved Monkey?
- Around 2 full-time equivalents (financial year 2026).
- Which sectors does Shaved Monkey work for?
- Energy & environment, Public sector & non-profit, Sports & entertainment, Healthcare & pharma.
- Who are the clients of Shaved Monkey?
- Among others UZ Leuven, Agentschap Wegen en Verkeer, Departement Omgeving, VLAKWA, HERW!N, Coretalents, The Symphony of Us, Miss Miyagi, Omegabaars, OH Leuven, De Zwerm, OverHoop, Abdij van Park, Bolt, Kif Kif.
Figures from the annual accounts up to financial year 2026. Company details checked against the CBE register on 2026-10-13.