LaPioche
LaPioche.ch
Rediscover and share your treasures. An innovative Swiss platform for more responsible and collaborative consumption.
Our mission
LaPioche.ch was born from a simple vision: to create a platform that lets people easily manage their items and share them with their community, while contributing to a more sustainable lifestyle.
Our approach is community-centred — we build trust Circles where members can safely share their items. We believe sharing is the key to a more sustainable and collaborative future.
LaPioche at a glance
Our team
A team passionate about social innovation.
LaPioche is founded by a team that believes in a more sustainable and collaborative future.
LaPioche's story began with a simple observation: we all own items we rarely use, while others might need them. That idea gave rise to our innovative sharing platform.
Today, LaPioche makes it easy to lend, rent, sell and give away items within trusted circles, all across Switzerland. The platform is built in Switzerland, available in four languages — and its core will always be free.
Want to build this with us?
LaPioche is a young project, carried by its first members. Every circle created, every item shared and every piece of feedback helps us build what comes next.
Join the communityThe team
Emile Pythoud
Co-founder & Business Development
Our values
What guides us.
Our values are at the heart of every decision we make to build a strong and sustainable sharing community.
Our principles
Trust
Trust is the foundation of our community. We create a safe environment for sharing.
Sustainability
Every share helps reduce our environmental impact and promotes responsible consumption.
Innovation
We constantly innovate to make sharing simpler and more accessible.
Community
We build strong social bonds through sharing and mutual support.
“We all own things that sleep in a cellar. LaPioche exists so they get used again — and so neighbours meet along the way.”
Emile Pythoud
Co-founder