Knowit

What Knowit does

Knowit AB is a Nordic digitalization and IT consultancy founded in 1990 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operating four wholly-owned business units: Knowit Solutions (~1,700 consultants delivering system development, cloud, and AI solutions across the Nordics), Knowit Experience (~800 specialists in design, web, e-commerce and branding, self-described as the largest digital agency in the Nordics), Knowit Insight (550 management consultants covering strategy, cybersecurity, and sustainability), and Knowit Connectivity (~700 employees across 15 locations in Sweden, Poland, and Germany specializing in embedded systems, IoT platforms, and cloud-connected product R&D for automotive, telecom, MedTech, manufacturing, and defense).

Knowit's underlying technology stack centers on dual-cloud delivery with Microsoft Azure (including Azure Virtual Desktop and the new AI Apps specialization) and AWS (IoT, Greengrass, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3), augmented by edge AI, IoT platforms, embedded software development, and digital experience tooling. It maintains ISO 14001 certification, ISAE audit certifications, Microsoft AI specialization, and a sustainability commitment to align 80% of revenue with UN SDGs by 2030.

The business model is a sales-led, B2B professional services model generating revenue from project-based and multi-year consulting engagements, delivered by consultants embedded at client sites or in-house teams. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and public-sector sales, with named customers spanning DSB, Økonomistyrelsen, Sundhedsstyrelsen, Vejle Kommune, Volvo Cars, Husqvarna, DeLaval, Thomas Concrete, Hiab, Danish Crown, COWI, Magistrenes A-kasse and HK Kommunal. Marketing relies on thought-leadership content (blog.knowit.dk), LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram presence, industry seminars such as Fremtidens Forsyning 2026, and a deep case-study library. Customer segments span Enterprise Organizations, Public Sector/Government, Manufacturing & Industrial, and Retail & Consumer Brands across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, and Poland.

Name

Knowit

Legal name

Knowit AB

Website

https://knowit.dk

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Knowit AB is a Nordic IT and digitalization consultancy with ~3,750 employees across four units (Solutions, Experience, Insight, Connectivity), delivering cloud, IoT, AI, and digital experience services to enterprise and public-sector clients across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Consulting Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Emerging Tech (IoT, Blockchain, AR/VR, Edge) Consulting (BPAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Experience Monitoring & Management (DEX/DEM, AIOps for EUC) (BPAEAIAF), Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

Keywords

• IT consulting services
• Digital transformation consulting
• Systems development services
• Data analytics consulting
• Embedded systems engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional Services / Consulting: Knowit generates revenue through consulting engagements across four business areas: Solutions (systems development), Experience (digital agency), Insight (management consulting), and Connectivity (IoT/embedded). Projects are typically delivered by consultants embedded at client sites or in-house, with engagements ranging from strategy to implementation.
2. Project-based IT Services: Custom software development, digital transformation projects, and system implementation delivered as professional services engagements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Knowit is a Nordic IT and digital consulting firm that delivers technology, design, data, and connected-engineering services through four business areas: Knowit Solutions (technology consulting and systems development), Knowit Experience (design and digital experience consulting), Knowit Insight (data and analytics consulting), and Knowit Connectivity (embedded systems and IoT consulting). The firm provides end-to-end digital transformation support to enterprise and public-sector clients primarily across the Nordics.

Product overview

Knowit operates as a Nordic digitalization consultancy with four distinct business units: Knowit Solutions (custom system solutions with ~1,700 consultants), Knowit Experience (digital agency with ~800 specialists), Knowit Insight (management consulting with 550 consultants), and Knowit Connectivity (embedded systems, cloud, and IoT with ~700 employees). Together they offer end-to-end services spanning strategy, design, development, and implementation across the Nordic region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Knowit Solutions Technology consulting and systems development services for organizations undertaking digital transformation and modernizing software systems.
• Knowit Experience Design and digital experience consulting services covering user experience, service design, and digital customer experiences for enterprise and public-sector clients.
• Knowit Insight Data and analytics consulting services that help organizations turn data into actionable insights and decision support.
• Knowit Connectivity Embedded systems and IoT consulting services supporting connected products, edge computing, and intelligent devices for industrial and consumer applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Husqvarna achieved up to 25% fewer unnecessary service visits and up to 15% higher machine utilization through predictive maintenance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability10 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Danske FragtmændminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2026Knowit announced strategic collaboration with Danske Fragtmænd for digital development
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationKnowit has achieved Microsoft specializations including AI Apps on Microsoft Azure. They implement solutions using Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and other Microsoft cloud services for enterprise clients. The partnership involves delivering cloud transformation and digital solutions using Microsoft technology stack.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationKnowit develops cloud-based solutions using AWS IoT, AWS Greengrass, Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3 for IoT-connected applications. Partnered with Thomas Concrete on Azure implementations as well, demonstrating multi-cloud capabilities.
• HusqvarnamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowit developed intelligent software solutions for Husqvarna's robot lawn mowers including embedded software, intuitive user interfaces, and IoT connectivity. The partnership has delivered multiple solutions including predictive maintenance systems achieving up to 25% fewer service visits.
• DeLavalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowit developed a cloud-based IoT application for monitoring cow wellbeing, where each cow is IoT-connected sending data to AWS. The solution uses machine learning for behavioral and health pattern predictions.
• Thomas ConcretemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnowit helped Thomas Concrete Group implement Azure Virtual Desktop and develop IoT sensor technology for monitoring concrete curing. Knowit was involved from the early beta phase of AVD.
• HiabmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigned and implemented Hiab HiConnect - a cloud-based IoT solution enabling real-time monitoring of industrial cranes with predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics.
• Danske FragtmændminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration announced July 2026 for digital development initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Netcompany: Danish-headquartered IT and digital services firm with deep Nordic public-sector and enterprise footprint, closely mirroring Knowit's Solutions and Insight units. Both target digital transformation mandates across government, finance, and enterprise in the Nordics.
• Tietoevry: Large Nordic-headquartered IT services and software company delivering digital transformation, cloud, and managed services across the Nordics. Direct overlap with Knowit Solutions, Connectivity, and Insight in customer profile and service mix.
• CGI Group: Global IT and consulting firm with strong Nordic and Northern European presence, focused on systems integration, managed services, and digital transformation for enterprise and public sector. Closely comparable on project-based IT services delivery model.
• Sopra Steria: European IT consulting and digital services firm with strong presence in Northern Europe including the Nordics, delivering systems integration, digital transformation, and consulting across enterprise and public sectors. Comparable on scope, geography, and customer mix.
• Bouvet ASA: Norwegian IT consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, systems development, and design/UX across Nordic enterprise and public-sector clients. Comparable to Knowit's Solutions and Experience units with similar Nordic-centric delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Capgemini: Global systems integrator and consulting leader with broad digital transformation, cloud, and engineering capabilities. Competes with Knowit on large Nordic enterprise and public-sector deals but operates a far wider global portfolio.
• Accenture: World's largest IT and management consultancy with deep digital, cloud, and industry transformation practices. Regularly bids against Nordic mid-market consultancies on flagship transformation mandates and offers broader global scale.
• IBM Consulting: Global consulting arm of IBM delivering hybrid cloud, AI (watsonx), and enterprise transformation. Competes with Knowit on Oracle/Atlassian/multi-cloud enterprise deals in the Nordics, particularly with public sector and regulated industries.
• Deloitte Digital: Global digital transformation and experience design practice within Deloitte. Overlaps with Knowit Insight (strategy consulting) and Knowit Experience (digital agency work) at the enterprise end of the Nordic market.
• TCS (Tata Consultancy Services): Global IT services and consulting giant with significant Nordic and Northern European delivery footprint, especially in BFSI, public sector, and manufacturing. Competes on price-sensitive systems integration work that overlaps with Knowit Solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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