Knops – An analog, acoustic and adjustable hearing solution

Startup Name: Knops

Tagline: An analog, acoustic and adjustable hearing solution

Elevator Pitch: Knops is an analog acoustic and adjustable hearing solution. The earplugs look and work like a volume button and have four steps in which you can adjust the volume. With the first step you hear clear sound and then there are three steps that filter 10db, 20db and 30db (indicative).

Knops is engineered in such a way that the earplug mimics the natural response of the human ear. One of the things that make Knops unique is the fact they don’t need batteries, they’re fully acoustic. This way you can use them all the time without worrying about charging the earplug. You can enjoy the real sound that isn’t manipulated by electronics and apps. We think it’s time there is a quality analog solution to control volume that can be used in different situations. From festival to exam, city life to working at the office. That’s why we developed Knops, a literal volume button for your ears.

Target Market: People attending festivals and concerts. People working at the office and co-work spaces

How will you make money?: Selling our product

How much capital have you raised?: 50-100k

Founder(s) Name: Koen Brouwer, Quinten Huigen, Arjen de Jong and Richard de Jong

Website: https://knops.co/

Twitter: @raoulwilliam

City/Country: Netherlands