CoSB

What CoSB does

CoSB AG is a Swiss human resources consulting firm founded in 2010 and headquartered in Uster, Switzerland. The company operates a multi-brand service portfolio built around three core divisions plus an academy: the CoSB Learning Office (leadership training, coaching, and organizational development led by founder Walter Flessati); CoSB Recruiting Office/CRO (outsourced recruiting, employer branding, active sourcing, and SEO-optimized career pages launched as a brand in 2020); CoSB Talent Solutions/CTS (flexible staffing of qualified professionals for short- and long-term client projects, expanded in 2024); and the CoSB Akademie (structured training across 12 module topics, including a KMU-Teamleiter certificate program, delivered online via clo.cosb.ch and in-person). The company is family-owned, co-founded by Walter Flessati (CEO) and Brigitte Flessati (Commercial Director), with no external institutional investment disclosed.

The technology stack supporting these services includes applicant management software (CRO PERFORM / BMS), SEO-optimized career pages and job landing pages, integrated digital term coordination, and an AI-integrated eLearning platform (clo.cosb.ch) that incorporates an AI-powered Leadership-Kompass coaching tool deployed on SharePoint. CoSB serves primarily Swiss SMEs and enterprises in German-speaking Switzerland, with named enterprise clients spanning construction (Eberhard Bau AG, 60+ placements per year), banking (Bank Frick AG), industrial/technology (K.A. Blöchliger AG, Livesystems Group AG), and refrigeration (Frigel AG). CRO claims 340+ satisfied clients.

The business model is predominantly fee-for-service professional services. Revenue is generated through training program and module fees (e.g., CHF 400 per Akademie module, CHF 225 per group participant, CHF 1,950 for the KMU-Teamleiter certificate), recruiting service fees for CRO engagements (project-based or retainer), managed staffing fees billed by placed-staff hours for CTS, and individualized coaching fees. Pricing for bespoke CRO, CTS, and coaching engagements is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales within Switzerland, supplemented by content marketing (blog, MailChimp newsletter, LinkedIn/Xing) and SEO-driven candidate funnels.

Name

CoSB

Legal name

CoSB AG

Website

https://cosb.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CoSB AG is a Swiss HR consulting firm offering leadership training, outsourced recruiting (CRO), flexible staffing (CTS), and an AI-enhanced training academy. Founded in 2010 in Uster, the family-owned company serves Swiss SMEs and enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning, Training & Corporate Education Consulting (BPAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workplace Culture, Engagement & Wellbeing Training (EDABAIAG), Collaboration & Teamwork (EDABAMAC)

Keywords

• Recruiting services
• Leadership training
• Organizational development
• Talent solutions
• HR consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Uster

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Leadership Training & Coaching: CoSB Learning Office delivers leadership training and coaching programs for managers and employees, including inspirierende Trainings, zielgerichtete Coachings, and company-specific sustainable HR and organizational development programs. Revenue is generated through program fees, coaching sessions, and workshop deliveries.
2. Recruiting as a Service (CRO): Outsourced recruiting services operating in the client's name, including Recruiting Outsourcing (full-cycle), Interim Recruiting (temporary project-based), Employer Branding (career page + applicant management), and Active Sourcing (direct candidate outreach). Revenue is generated through service fees for these recruitment solutions, which can be structured as project-based or retainer engagements.
3. Talent Solutions (CTS): Customized staffing solutions providing qualified professionals from various industries to support client projects on a flexible basis — both short-term assignments and long-term projects. Revenue is generated by charging for placed staff hours or project fees.
4. CoSB Akademie (Training Programs): Online and in-person training modules across 12 topics (Leadership, Coaching, Communication, KMU Teamleiter, Corporate Management, Digital Transformation, HR Management, Customer Orientation, Project Management, Sales Management, Diagnostics, On-demand). Programs are offered as individual or group sessions, or as certificate programs (e.g., Teamleiter-Lehrgang). Revenue from module fees and certificate program fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CoSB AG provides HR consulting and personnel development services to Swiss businesses through three divisions: CoSB Learning Office (leadership training, coaching, organizational development), CoSB Recruiting Office/CRO (outsourced recruiting, employer branding, active sourcing), and CoSB Talent Solutions/CTS (flexible staffing). It also operates CoSB Akademie, offering structured training modules across 12 leadership and HR topics, and an AI-powered eLearning platform.

Product overview

CoSB AG operates as a unified service portfolio combining personnel development and recruiting services, structured around three core divisions: Learning Office (coaching, leadership training, and organizational development), Recruiting Office/CRO (outsourced recruitment and employer branding), and Talent Solutions (flexible staffing). The CoSB Akademie provides structured training modules including Leadership, Coaching, Communication, KMU-Teamleiter certification, and more. The eLearning mit KI platform integrates AI into online training delivery. CRO offers two service tiers: PERFORM (self-service applicant management software) and PREMIUM (full-service outsourced recruitment). The product ecosystem is designed for Swiss SMEs seeking integrated HR and leadership development solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CoSB Learning Office: Leadership training, coaching, and organizational development services, led by Walter Flessati
• CoSB Recruiting Office (CRO)
• CoSB Talent Solutions (CTS)
• CoSB Akademie

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% saved recruitment effort for clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• HRIT.ch GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHRIT.ch GmbH is listed as a network partner of CoSB AG. The partnership enables CoSB to offer comprehensive HR solutions to clients through collaboration with HRIT.ch.
• swisselect AGminorStrategic or Co-development Partnerswisselect AG is listed as a network partner of CoSB AG, complementing CoSB's service offerings through a staffing/recruitment partnership.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dale Carnegie Training: Established leadership and professional development training provider with strong Swiss presence offering courses in leadership, communication, and management. Directly comparable to CoSB's Akademie and Leadership training modules.
• Hays plc: Global professional recruiting and workforce solutions firm with deep DACH presence. Comparable to CoSB on professional staffing and active sourcing services, though at significantly larger scale.
• Robert Walters Switzerland: International professional recruitment firm with established Swiss operations focused on mid-to-senior level placements. Comparable to CoSB's CRO full-service recruiting offering and similar enterprise client base.
• Michael Page Switzerland: Global professional recruiting firm with a strong Swiss presence specializing in permanent and contract placement. Directly competes with CoSB's CRO brand for the same Swiss SME and mid-market recruiting contracts.
• FranklinCovey: Global leadership and organizational development training firm (e.g., "7 Habits," "Leadership Framework"). Directly comparable to CoSB's Learning Office and CoSB Akademie for corporate leadership training, though at vastly larger scale.
• swisselect AG: Swiss recruiting and selection firm explicitly listed as a network partner of CoSB AG. Directly comparable on geographic scope (Switzerland), business model (recruiting/staffing), and target SME customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco Group: Switzerland-headquartered global staffing and workforce solutions leader with a comprehensive portfolio spanning staffing, career transition, and talent development. Overlaps with CoSB's CRO (recruiting) and CTS (staffing) offerings as a much larger established player.
• Randstad Switzerland: Global HR services firm with Swiss operations covering staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting. Broadly comparable to CoSB's full service portfolio at much larger scale, with broader geographic reach.
• Kelly Services Switzerland: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with a Swiss presence offering flexible staffing, permanent placement, and recruiting outsourcing — comparable to CoSB's CTS staffing model.
• ManpowerGroup Switzerland: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with Swiss operations covering permanent placement, temporary staffing, and recruitment process outsourcing — directly comparable to CoSB's CTS and CRO offerings at scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CoSB_AG

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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