Knowit

What Knowit does

Knowit AB (publ) is a Nordic IT and management consulting firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 1990 and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under ticker KNOW. The company operates through five business areas — Knowit Solutions (IT consulting and digital transformation), Knowit Experience (digital agency services, positioned as the largest digital agency in the Nordic region), Knowit Connectivity (embedded systems, IoT, cloud, and security across Sweden and Poland), Knowit Insight (management consulting, cybersecurity, legal advisory, and defense support), and Knowit Products (proprietary IP-based solutions). Knowit Products develops and licenses proprietary platforms including BlueGo (Bluetooth software for automotive infotainment), BankConnect (core banking integration platform used as lead system integrator for Mambu's SaaS engine), Smart Mobility (v2v/v2x communication), Trusted Identities (IAM and e-signatures), and Defense & Security solutions; FY2025 Products segment sales were 330 MSEK.

Knowit serves enterprise, public sector, and nonprofit organizations across the Nordic region and Poland, with a newly approved Bangalore, India delivery hub (December 2025) extending offshore delivery capacity. The company's revenue model is predominantly project-based professional services (consulting engagements and IT services), supplemented by an IP-licensing and proprietary-product revenue stream through Knowit Products. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based, with multi-year enterprise contracts. Approximately 2,000+ consultants serve customers in industries spanning financial services, retail, manufacturing, transportation, energy, automotive, defense, and government. Notable enterprise and government customers include Arla, DeLaval, Husqvarna, Circle K, Stockholm Exergi, Coop Norge, Eiendomskreditt, Kappahl Group, Fazer, Pluxee, Skyss, the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency, Oslo Municipality, and Kammarkollegiet.

Knowit has executed an active M&A strategy, acquiring four companies between 2021 and 2022 (Strømlin in Denmark for DKK 100M, Miracle in Denmark for DKK 145M, Marketing Clinic in Finland for MEUR 8.5, and Ascend) and Insicon AB in June 2025. Recent strategic partnerships include core banking alliances with Mambu (April 2026) and Backbase (January 2025), a sustainable mobility partnership with Tet Digital (November 2025), and a strategic cloud partnership with Norwegian Public Transport (March 2025). Technology partnerships include AWS (Nordics Partner of the Year 2022), Google Cloud (Premier Partner), and HashiCorp. As of April 2026, Knowit announced the departure of President and CEO Per Wallentin alongside an AGM-issued press release titled "Operational improvement in an uncertain environment," signaling near-term leadership transition and challenging market conditions despite ongoing expansion activity.

Name

Knowit

Legal name

Knowit AB

Website

https://knowit.eu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Knowit is a Nordic IT and management consulting firm serving enterprise and public sector organizations across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Poland through five business areas spanning digital transformation, embedded systems, digital experience, management consulting, and proprietary IP-based products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Marketing Consulting Services (541613)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Enablement & Adoption Services (Change Management, Adoption, Champions) (BPAEANAC)

Keywords

• Digital transformation consulting
• IT management consulting
• Embedded systems development
• Core banking modernization
• Cybersecurity advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arendal

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting Services: Strategy, change management, and organizational development consulting delivered through on-site consultants working directly with Nordic decision-makers in private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
2. IT Consulting and Digital Services: Digital transformation, software development, cloud solutions, and IT infrastructure services provided through project-based engagements across embedded systems, applications, and connectivity solutions.
3. Proprietary Digital Solutions and IP-Based Services: Knowit Products segment develops proprietary digital solutions in defense, information security, mobility, finance, and insurance sectors. Operating in five domains with IP-based business model providing tailored solutions anchored in existing intellectual property. Sales 2025: 330 MSEK.
4. Digital Experience Services: Knowit Experience provides digital customer experiences through web applications, app solutions, communications concepts, brand strategy, and data-driven marketing as the largest digital agency in the Nordic region.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Knowit is a Nordic IT and management consultancy that delivers end-to-end digital transformation services across five business areas: IT consulting, digital experience, embedded/connectivity engineering, management consulting, and proprietary IP-based solutions. The firm combines strategic advisory with hands-on implementation, supplemented by standalone proprietary products such as the BlueGo Bluetooth infotainment stack, BankConnect core banking platform, and sector-specific solutions for defense, identity, mobility, and banking.

Product overview

Knowit is a Nordic IT consultancy and digital solutions provider organized into five business areas: Knowit Solutions (IT consulting and digital transformation), Knowit Experience (digital agency services including design, development, branding, e-commerce), Knowit Connectivity (embedded systems, cloud, IoT for automotive/telecom/MedTech/defence), Knowit Insight (management consulting, cybersecurity, legal advisory, defence), and Knowit Products (proprietary digital solutions and IP-based services). Knowit Products develops proprietary solutions at the intersection of off-the-shelf products and consultancy, operating in five domains: defence, information security, mobility, finance, and insurance. Key named products include BlueGo (in-house Bluetooth software for automotive infotainment), Smart Mobility (v2v/v2x communication), Trusted Identities (IAM and e-signatures), Banking & Insurance Solutions, and BankConnect (core banking integration platform).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Knowit Solutions: Business area focusing on solutions services.
• Knowit Experience
• Knowit Connectivity
• Knowit Insight
• Knowit Products
• BlueGo (blueGO)

Products and services

• Knowit Solutions IT consulting and solutions business area focused on digital transformation, IT infrastructure, cloud migration, cybersecurity, data analytics, and software development for Nordic organizations.
• Knowit Experience Digital agency services including branding, design, development of digital products and platforms, communications concepts, e-commerce, and data-driven marketing. The largest digital agency in the Nordic region with 700 employees across 5 countries.
• Knowit Connectivity Engineering services for embedded systems, cloud applications, IoT platforms, and security delivered to automotive, telecom, MedTech, manufacturing, and defence sectors. 560 employees across Sweden and Poland with a delivery hub in India.
• Knowit Insight Management consulting and specialist services across cybersecurity, legal advisory, defence, sustainability, strategy, change management, and implementation for Nordic organizations in private, public, and nonprofit sectors. 500 employees across Sweden, Norway, and Finland.
• Knowit Products Proprietary digital solutions and IP-based services at the intersection of off-the-shelf products and consultancy. Serves public, private, financial, defence, and information security sectors with tailored solutions anchored in existing IP. Sales of 330 MSEK in 2025.
• BlueGo (blueGO) In-house Bluetooth software solution for vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, providing handsfree telephony, contact syncing, audio streaming, and internet connectivity via mobile apps for next-generation in-vehicle experiences.
• BankConnect Platform used by Knowit as lead system integrator to integrate third-party SaaS core banking engines (such as Mambu) with client infrastructure, streamlining loan origination, product configuration, credit handling, and portfolio management.
• Smart Mobility Mobility solutions encompassing communication software, vehicle-to-vehicle (v2v) and vehicle-to-everything (v2x) technologies, and real-time data services for transportation of people and goods.
• Defence & Security Bespoke services and products for communication, situational awareness, and interoperability in the defence and security sector. Includes established partnerships with the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Defence Material Administration.
• Trusted Identities & Secure Solutions Identity and Access Management solutions including governance, electronic signatures, and advanced cryptographic solutions. Provides automated, security-focused identity services for the connected world. Includes the Hogia Signit e-signature solution with 99.999% annual uptime.
• Banking & Insurance Solutions Fintech solutions for banks and insurance companies, digitalizing and automating processes, streamlining payment flows, and delivering scalable integrations with focus on security, compliance, and customer experience.
• VR Courtroom Simulator with Generative AI AI-powered virtual reality training platform for the Swedish National Courts Administration. AI agents play roles of defendants, witnesses, and prosecutors to enable realistic, frequent training scenarios for notaries, judges, and legal professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform supporting approximately 1 million prepaid card users
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• MambucoreTechnology or Integration · 22 April 2026Knowit serves as lead system integrator while Mambu provides its SaaS-based core banking engine for Eiendomskreditt's cloud-native banking modernization. The partnership enables Nordic financial institutions to replace legacy core banking systems with modern, scalable infrastructure.
• Tet DigitalstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 November 2025Strategic partnership to advance sustainable mobility solutions. Knowit collaborates with Tet Digital on mobility initiatives supporting environmental sustainability objectives.
• KammarkollegietstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 3 June 2025Public sector procurement agreement for consulting services in Sweden. Kammarkollegiet (Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency) procurement framework for government IT consulting.
• Norwegian Public TransportstrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 19 March 2025Knowit as strategic cloud partner for Norwegian public transport systems, supporting cloud infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives for transportation networks.
• BackbasecoreTechnology or Integration · 16 January 2025Partnership to transform digital banking in the Nordics. Knowit and Backbase collaborate on digital banking solutions leveraging Backbase's platform and Knowit's implementation expertise in Nordic financial services.
• TecharenaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKnowit partners with Techarena for AI and technology leadership events. The partnership provides platform for Knowit experts to share insights on AI, operating models, and competitive edge topics.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS Nordics Partner of the Year 2022. Knowit leverages AWS cloud infrastructure for client solutions including core banking modernization, IoT platforms (DeLaval dairy monitoring), VR training systems (Swedish Courts), and general cloud migration services.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Cloud Premier Partner. Knowit recognized as Premier Partner for Google Cloud Platform, demonstrating capabilities in cloud architecture, migration, and managed services across Nordic markets.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Visma: Large Nordic software and IT services group providing business software, cloud, and consulting. Adjacent peer given overlapping Nordic enterprise customer base and ERP/cloud transformation work.
• Accenture (Nordics): Global strategy and technology consulting firm with major Nordic delivery centers. Competes head-to-head with Knowit for large enterprise digital transformation, cloud, and AI engagements in the region.
• Capgemini (Nordics): Global consulting and digital services provider with established Nordic presence. Competes for enterprise cloud, data, and digital engineering engagements similar to Knowit Solutions and Knowit Experience.
• CGI Group: Global IT and management consulting firm with substantial Nordic operations, delivering systems integration, managed services and digital transformation — overlaps Knowit's full-stack IT consulting offering but at much larger scale.
• Deloitte Digital (Nordics): Global professional services firm's digital agency arm with active Nordic operations in branding, digital customer experience, and martech — directly comparable to Knowit Experience's digital agency services.

Direct peers

• Sigma IT & Consulting (Danir Group): Swedish IT consultancy providing digital, IT and management consulting across the Nordics, with a multi-business-area structure similar to Knowit's Solutions, Insight and Products segments.
• Netlight: Nordic management and IT consultancy operating across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Germany. Highly comparable to Knowit Insight's strategy, change management and digital transformation consulting model.
• B3 Consulting Group: Swedish-listed IT and digital consulting firm with Nordic operations, focused on system development, digital transformation and business consulting — directly overlapping Knowit's Solutions and Connectivity offerings.
• Tietoevry: Finnish-headquartered IT services and consulting group with deep Nordic presence across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Directly comparable to Knowit in scale, geographic focus, and broad digital transformation / managed services portfolio.
• Softhouse (Bouvet): Nordic IT consultancy with operations in Sweden, Norway and Denmark delivering digital product development, embedded systems and management consulting — comparable to Knowit Connectivity and Knowit Solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A7 records

Investments

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