KnowS
About KnowS, the Swiss platform for everyday assistance
Finding help, offering skills, living community
Every person has special abilities ("skills"), such as the ability to perform specific tasks, or extensive knowledge ("knowledge") to conduct courses.
In order to bundle these skills and knowledge and make them available to society in one digital place, we founded KnowS (Knowledge - Skills - now: KnowS). From you for us - from us for you - KnowS.
Sometimes all you need in everyday life is a helping hand - be it with furniture assembly, babysitting, in the garden or with technical problems. At the same time, there are so many people who would like to share their skills or earn some extra money. This is exactly where KnowS comes in.
We focus on community and support a culture of togetherness. Whether you want to learn something new, find support for projects or help others with your knowledge - at KnowS you are in good company. Here, members can contribute their talents and grow together.
Our community in numbers
📅 Founded: June 2018
🚀 Launched live: March 2020
👥 Community members: Over 100,000 active users
📈 Growth: More than 3,000 new members per month
🛠️ Activity: Around 1,000 new jobs every month
📂 Variety: More than 12 service categories - from household & garden to events & IT
⭐ Ratings: 4.8 stars in the app and 4.9 stars on Google
How KnowS works
Find help: Search for support in your area, from moving help and tutoring to event organisation.
Offer skills: Create a free advert and show what you can do.
Secure & transparent: All jobs are insured, reviews are genuine and payment is made directly via the platform.
Why our community is unique
At KnowS, it's not just what you can do, but also what you do for each other.
Locally networked: Support from your region.
Diverse: Over 12 categories with hundreds of possibilities.
Honest & uncomplicated: Short distances, direct contact, clear agreements.
💬 ‘I not only found help quickly through KnowS, but also made new friends.’ Peter, Zurich
Our mission at KnowS
Strengthening together, growing together
We bring people together throughout Switzerland. Those who are looking for support with those who want to offer their skills. It's not just about helping out, but also about trust, closeness and community.
Our aim is for everyone to find help in an uncomplicated, local and secure way and to be able to present their own skills in such a way that they are actually recognised.
The KnowS community is open and free for anyone who wants to share their talents or find support. Whether it's to learn something new or to get help with a specific task. At KnowS, the focus is always on working together.
With full transparency, verification of all members and insurance for every booking, we make sure that everyone feels safe.
And because we are not only there for each other, but also for our environment, we plant a tree for every successful assignment, our contribution to a greener and more connected future.
Together, we focus on trust, sustainability and mutual support.
Our guiding principles at KnowS
Acting together, shaping a sustainable future
🤝 Fair exchange
Everyone's satisfaction is our top priority. Every interaction takes place at eye level with the aim of ensuring that every collaboration is successful and enriching.
🌍 Diversity & openness
Our community is as colourful as the people who make it up. Everyone is welcome. This diversity is the basis for lively and dynamic cooperation.
💬 Trust & authenticity
Trust is at the heart of KnowS. Honest communication, clear expectations and transparency ensure that everyone can rely on what is being offered.
🛡️ Security & Support
All members are verified, all orders are insured. Our reviews promote positive experiences and the KnowS team is always there for you.
🌱 Sustainability at the heart of
We connect people locally, reduce unnecessary travel and plant a tree for a greener future for every successful order.
The two founders of KnowS
After completing our studies at the University of Zurich and the University of St. Gallen, our paths led us to various international companies. There, we gained valuable experience, further developed our areas of expertise, and learned how cross-border collaboration works.
With KnowS, we have translated this experience into something of our own: a platform that brings people in Switzerland together in a simple and trustworthy way. A community where support is visible, skills are valued, and mutual assistance is a matter of course.
KnowS stands for a sense of togetherness that makes everyday life easier and brings society a little closer together.
We would be delighted if you would join our community and help KnowS grow with us.
Warm regards,
Ramin Schams & Philipp Liebherr
