ITH

What ITH does

ITH operates a dualshore custom software development agency under the Rubico brand (Rubico Inc., DBA "Dualshore Development"), combining American professionals embedded in offshore offices with a 100+ technologist delivery workforce to build web applications, mobile applications, websites, and AI-integrated software products. Core offerings span custom software development, web app development, mobile app development (single-codebase and platform-specific), website development using Angular, React, Node.JS, PHP, and Shopify, AI integrations, AI-powered software testing, UX/UI design, and digital marketing. The technology stack is mainstream rather than proprietary — no patents, trademarks, proprietary frameworks, or certifications were disclosed — with the AI layer applied to process automation (test automation, defect prediction) and client-facing automation solutions.

The firm generates revenue through professional services engagements sold via three models: a flexible Task-Based (Kanban) model, a Full Time Equivalent dedicated-team model, and an Allocated Resource staff-augmentation model. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is multi-channel: enterprise field sales with US-based AI, product management, and marketing experts; inside sales for mid-market and agencies; and self-serve website inquiry for startups and SMBs. The client base of 800+ customers spans enterprises, startups, agencies, and nonprofits across education, insurance, healthcare, finance, and manufacturing verticals, with named logos including Paxster (Norwegian EV manufacturer, 5,000+ vehicles, 700+ app users), E-Halpass (1,200+ schools, 1M+ students/teachers), and Virtual-combine (100k athletes/coaches, 5+ year relationship).

Operational footprint comprises a primary US headquarters in Austin, TX (701 Brazos St), a regional office in Charlotte, NC (1300 South Blvd), and an offshore engineering center in India operated through wholly-owned subsidiary Rubico India. The firm is private, founder/management-owned, with no disclosed external funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no parent-company relationship. Marketing is content-led via blog, LinkedIn (rubicotech page), and a monthly AI/emerging-tech newsletter, with direct consultation as the primary conversion mechanism.

Name

ITH

Legal name

Rubico Inc.

Website

https://ithands.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ITH (Rubico Inc.) is a private dualshore custom software development agency that builds web, mobile, and AI-integrated applications for 800+ clients across enterprises, startups, agencies, and nonprofits using 100+ technologists in US and India offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Software Development Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Design & Mechanical Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAJ)

Keywords

• Custom software development
• Software development agency
• Mobile app development
• Web app development
• AI integration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Round Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Software Development Services: Full-cycle custom software development including AI solutions, web applications, mobile applications, and website development. Revenue generated through project-based engagements with three engagement models: Task-Based (Kanban), Full Time Equivalent (project-based), and Allocated Resource (staff augmentation).
2. Software Testing Services: AI-powered software testing services leveraging cutting-edge strategies for automated testing and quality assurance
3. UX/UI Design Services: User-centric design services focusing on creating intuitive and aesthetically pleasing interfaces, typically bundled with development engagements
4. Digital Marketing Services: Data-driven marketing strategies leveraging digital channels to enhance brand awareness, generate leads, and drive conversions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rubico is a dualshoring custom software development agency that builds web applications, mobile applications, websites, AI-powered automation solutions, and supporting software testing, UX/UI design, and digital marketing services for enterprises, startups, agencies, nonprofits, and industry-specific clients. Engagements are delivered through three commercial models—Task-Based Kanban, Full Time Equivalent, and Allocated Resource (staff augmentation)—by a hybrid-nationality team combining US-based American professionals with 100+ offshore technologists across offices in Austin, Charlotte, and India.

Product overview

Rubico is a dualshore custom software development agency offering a comprehensive suite of services built around AI-powered solutions and modern development technologies. The portfolio includes core service offerings: AI Solutions (automation and integration services), Software Development, Web App Development, Mobile App Development, Website Development, Software Testing, UX/UI Design, and Digital Marketing. These services are delivered through three engagement models: Task-Based (Kanban-flexible), Full Time Equivalent (project-based with dedicated teams), and Allocated Resource (staff augmentation). The company leverages frameworks including Angular, React, Node.JS, and PHP, and integrates platforms like Shopify for e-commerce implementations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AI Integrations AI automation consulting and integration services that identify opportunities where artificial intelligence can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and unlock efficiencies for business clients.
• Custom Software Development Full-cycle custom software development service building robust applications tailored to individual client specifications across web, mobile, and enterprise stacks.
• Web App Development Design and engineering of dynamic, engaging web applications that integrate with existing client infrastructure and deliver optimal performance across devices.
• Mobile App Development Mobile application development offering both single-codebase cross-platform solutions and platform-specific builds designed for performance and hardware integration.
• Website Development Website development service using Angular, React, Node.JS, and PHP, including Shopify-based e-commerce platforms, with modern responsive design and robust back-end systems.
• Software Testing Software testing service using AI strategies to automate repetitive test tasks, predict defects early in the lifecycle, and ensure comprehensive test coverage for accelerated, higher-quality releases.
• UX/UI Design User-centric UX/UI design service producing intuitive, aesthetically pleasing interfaces focused on usability and functionality, typically bundled with development engagements.
• Digital Marketing Data-driven digital marketing service leveraging digital channels to enhance brand awareness, generate leads, drive conversions, and grow client business.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ clients worldwide trust the company for software development
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Globant: Globant is a large digital engineering firm offering AI, software development, and design services across multiple verticals (including education, healthcare, finance, manufacturing). Overlaps with Rubico's core services but at materially greater scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Cognizant: Cognizant is a large IT services and digital transformation provider serving healthcare, finance, insurance, education, and manufacturing globally. Overlaps with Rubico's vertical breadth and digital/AI engineering offerings but at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• EPAM Systems: EPAM is a global digital engineering and product development services provider with deep presence in Central/Eastern Europe and strong US enterprise client base. Competes in similar custom software, web/mobile, QA/testing, and emerging-tech service lines.
• Infosys: Infosys is a global IT services and consulting giant with extensive digital, cloud, and AI engineering capabilities. Rubico's Indian delivery center and broad vertical positioning echo Infosys's onshore/offshore hybrid model, though at vastly different scale.

Direct peers

• Toptal: Toptal is a premium freelance/contract engineering platform serving enterprises and startups with vetted developers across web, mobile, and emerging tech (including AI). Competes on quality of talent pool, flexible engagement formats, and access to specialized skills—analogous to Rubico's Allocated Resource / FTE models.
• Thoughtworks: Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy focused on custom software development, digital transformation and emerging tech (including AI integration). Comparable delivery model, consulting-led engagement style, and targeted verticals (insurance, finance, healthcare, education).
• Andela: Andela is a global talent marketplace that places engineers from emerging markets into enterprise projects, combining remote engineering capacity with client-facing support. Directly comparable hybrid onshore/offshore delivery model targeting similar enterprise, agency and startup segments.
• BairesDev: BairesDev is a nearshore/onshore software development agency staffing US clients with Latin American engineers. Closely matches Rubico's 'offshore economics + onshore accountability' positioning, dualshore delivery model, and broad service catalog (web, mobile, AI, QA).
• Turing: Turing matches enterprises with pre-vetted remote software engineers and enables AI-augmented developer productivity. Similar remote-first delivery, talent-vetting approach, and focus on AI-skilled engineers and AI integration services make it a directly comparable peer.

Emerging players

• Arc.dev: Arc is a developer-matching platform connecting companies to vetted remote engineers globally for staff-augmentation and project engagements. Competes with Rubico's Allocated Resource and Task-Based models for mid-market and startup clients needing flexible remote engineering capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rubicotech
• Xx.com/ITHands

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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