Risse Groep

What Risse Groep does

Risse Groep is a Dutch social development company (sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf) headquartered in Weert, Netherlands, founded in 1990 and governed by the participating municipalities of Weert, Nederweert, and Cranendonck. The organisation connects people who face barriers to employment — including benefit recipients, status holders, people with disabilities, and individuals re-entering the labour market — with fitting work through three core service lines: the Arbeidstrainingscentrum (ATC), a BRC-certified training and packaging facility that prepares candidates for work and accepts outsourced work from employers; Werk.Kom, a staffing and detachment service that places individuals at regional employers with account-manager-led support; and the Ontwikkelcampus (Development Campus), a co-located hub with education, healthcare and municipal partners. Revenue is generated through a mix of government subsidies (European Social Fund, Participatiewet, WSW frameworks), employer fees for staffing, detachment, and work outsourcing, and ESF-funded reintegration programmes, with collective labour agreements (CAO SGO, CAO WSW, CAO Contractcatering) governing employment terms.

The business operates exclusively in the Midden-Limburg region, placing more than 1,000 people at regional companies across food retail, healthcare, food manufacturing and e-commerce logistics. Risse Groep's go-to-market is primarily sales-led through dedicated account managers, supplemented by community events (banenmarkten) with UWV and municipalities, and content marketing via the Risse Talks podcast and storytelling. In 2021 the company initiated a strategic transformation from a production-focused sheltered workshop into a talent-development enterprise, which is now being operationalised through the Ontwikkelcampus renovation (2025–2026), expansion of certified learning paths (Leerlijnen) in hospitality, technology and logistics, and the co-founded Konnekt'os platform for inclusive entrepreneurship in the region. No proprietary AI or software platforms are associated with the business; the core technology is BRC-certified food safety processes for packaging operations.

Name

Risse Groep

Legal name

Risse Groep

Website

https://risse.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Risse Groep is a Dutch social development company in Weert that connects people with employment barriers to work through training, staffing, and detachment services, serving 1,000+ participants at regional employers across Midden-Limburg under a municipal governance structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Employment Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (56133), Temporary Help Services (561320), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

Keywords

• Social employment services
• Workforce development
• Vocational training programs
• Staffing solutions
• Inclusive employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Weert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. European Social Fund (ESF) Subsidies: Risse Groep receives ESF subsidies for reintegration and participation projects, including support for youth under 28, benefit recipients, people with labor barriers, status holders, and non-benefit recipients.
2. Work Outsourcing: Employers can outsource work to Risse Groep's ATC, including seasonal work, special occasions, or temporary peaks in work activities.
3. Detachment and Staffing: Werk.Kom provides staffing solutions including group detachment and individual placements at employer worksites with professional guidance.
4. Logistics and Storage Services: Logistics operations and storage capacity services provided through ATC.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Risse Groep is a social development company that connects people with fitting work, especially those needing support to participate in the labor market. It operates an Arbeidstrainingscentrum (ATC) that prepares candidates through work-skills training, a Werk.Kom division that matches job seekers with regional employers via staffing and detachment, and an Ontwikkelcampus (Development Campus) hosting practical learning paths in hospitality, technology, and logistics. The organization also offers work outsourcing, SROI advisory, loonwaardemeting, and group detachment services to regional employers.

Product overview

Risse Groep is a social development company that transforms from a production company into a social development enterprise. The core offerings include the Arbeidstrainingscentrum (ATC) for job preparation and Werk.Kom for connecting employers with job seekers. The organization operates an Ontwikkelcampus (Development Campus) as a hub for talent development, supported by specialized learning paths (Leerlijnen) in hospitality, technology, and logistics. Additional offerings include Konnekt'os (inclusive entrepreneurship platform), Risse Talks podcast, and the Simpel Switchen program for flexible transitions between work arrangements. The portfolio is unified around connecting people with fitting work through development, training, and placement services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Werk.Kom: Employment services division connecting job seekers with regional employers
• ATC (Arbeidstrainingscentrum)
• Konnekt'os
• Risse Talks

Products and services

• Arbeidstrainingscentrum (ATC) Training center where candidates and employees are prepared to participate in the labor process through work-skills development. The ATC also accepts outsourced work from employers including seasonal work, special occasions, and temporary peaks in activities such as packaging, sealing, assembly, technical work, and logistics. BRC-certified for food safety in packaging operations.
• Werk.Kom Employment services division connecting regional employers with job seekers through inclusive entrepreneurship. Provides recruitment, selection, group detachment, individual placements, ongoing guidance after placement, and SROI advisory. Dedicated account managers act as Sparringspartners for employers on personnel planning, sustainable employability, and inclusive employment.
• Konnekt'os Business platform in Midden-Limburg where employers inspire each other during events and workshops on inclusive entrepreneurship. Founded by Risse Groep and Westrom (now 'Doon') to support employer peer learning and inclusive employment practices across the regional employer base.
• Leerlijn Techniek (Technology Learning Path) Practical learning pathway in technology covering installation technology, electrical engineering, wood processing, bike repair, and 3D printing. Prepares participants for internships or employment in the technical sector through certified practical skills development.
• Leerlijn Horeca (Hospitality Learning Path) Practical learning pathway in hospitality covering cooking skills, kitchen skills, food safety, and hospitality service. Participants earn certificates for each successfully completed component and become work-ready for horeca (hospitality) sector placements.
• Simpel Switchen National program enabling easier transitions between day care, sheltered work, regular work, and benefits. Part of the Lerende Praktijk action program developed in partnership with PSW, supporting flexible movement of participants across different employment arrangements based on their development.
• Loonwaardemeting (Wage Value Assessment) Wage value assessment service that measures the productive value of employees with labor market disadvantages, enabling employers to qualify for subsidies (loonkostensubsidie) and determine appropriate wage levels for inclusive employment placements.
• Detachering (Group Detachment) Group and individual detachment services placing Risse Groep employees at employer worksites throughout the region, with professional on-site guidance and management. Serves as a flexible staffing model for employers needing dedicated teams for work activities.
• Werken op locatie (Working on Location) Service deploying Risse Groep employees to work directly at employer locations, supporting on-site staffing needs with professional guidance. Part of the broader staffing portfolio serving regional employer needs.
• ESF Reintegration & Participation Projects Reintegration and participation projects funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), supporting youth under 28, benefit recipients, people with labor barriers, status holders, and non-benefit recipients. Targeted programs aimed at sustainable labor market participation for disadvantaged groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1000 employees placed at regional companies in Midden-Limburg
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Gemeente WeertcoreOthersParticipating municipality in social employment programs. Part of the governance structure with representation on the board.
• Gemeente NederweertcoreOthersParticipating municipality in social employment programs and development campus initiatives.
• Gemeente CranendonckcoreOthersParticipating municipality in social employment programs and governance structure.
• PSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare provider partner in the Simpel Switchen learning practice initiative and Development Campus collaboration. PSW provides Manager Werk & Dagbesteding (Bianca Steeghs) for campus operations.
• WSP Midden-LimburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWerkgeversservicepunt (Employers Service Point) providing broad network within the labor market region for Werk.Kom services.
• Jos PoellmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood manufacturing company with intensive cooperation providing 20-25 flexible staff through Werk.Kom, group detachments with status holders, and logistical training. Provides ongoing employment opportunities.
• ToyPromajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLEGO spare parts online retailer serving Europe and America. Risse Groep handles sorting and packaging of LEGO boxes, collected and returned sorted by component.
• Heerschap GroepmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBakery chain with 800+ employees, winner of MVO Award. Partnership for inclusive employment with Risse Groep providing staffing support and job coaching.
• SJG WeertmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Jans Gasthuis hospital with project 'Tassen voor het ziekenhuis' where surgical drapes are repurposed into bags by Risse Groep employees including status holders. Demonstrates circular economy and social impact.
• Het KwadrantcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution providing practical education students for internships at Risse Groep, including logistics training at partner companies like Jos Poell.
• WiddonckschoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractical education school providing student interns for ATC and logistics training, with Jorrit de Kort previously working as practical teacher before joining Risse Groep.
• Gilde OpleidingencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing practical learning certifications and testing for learning tracks in horeca, technical, and other vocational areas.
• BibliocenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary and literacy network partner in Taalnetwerk Nederweert en Weert addressing basic skills (language, numeracy, digital) for approximately 9,000 residents.
• Konnekt'oscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness platform in Midden-Limburg founded by Risse Groep and Westrom (now 'Doon' in Roermond) where employers inspire each other on inclusive entrepreneurship through events and workshops.
• UWVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmployee insurance agency partner for job market events and reintegration programs with Werk.Kom.
• Roto SmeetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFormer catering partner where employee Romena gained restaurant experience before the business restaurant moved to Risse Groep.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Largest Dutch staffing firm with national scale and growing inclusive-employment offerings. Competes for employer staffing budgets and represents a broad incumbent that could expand into SROI/inclusive segments.
• Tempo-Team: Major Dutch staffing and HR services provider (ADG group) operating nationally with detachment and inclusion offerings. Comparable as a broad staffing incumbent in Risse's employer customer base.
• UWV: Dutch Employee Insurance Agency administering unemployment benefits and public employment services. A partner and broader incumbent in reintegration and job placement that Risse Groep complements via Werk.Kom.

Direct peers

• Pantar: Amsterdam-based sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf providing sheltered employment, training, and detachment services. Operates an analogous Dutch SW/participatie model serving regional employers with similar staffing and inclusion mandates.
• IBN: Brabant-based sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf offering work, training, and detachment to people with a distance to the labor market. Directly comparable regional PEO/co-employment and reintegration model.
• WerkPro: Drenthe-based social development company providing employment, training, and social activation services under the same Dutch SW/Participatiewet framework. Operates as a direct peer in social employment and detachment.
• Lucrato: Arnhem-based sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf providing sheltered employment, training, and detachment services. Operates under the same Dutch social employment framework with similar regional employer partnership model.
• Soweco: Twente-based sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf delivering sheltered work, detachment, and reintegration services. Closely comparable Dutch social enterprise model with regional employer partnerships.
• Doon (formerly Westrom): Regional Dutch sociaal ontwikkelbedrijf based in Roermond (Limburg) offering sheltered work, detachment, and reintegration services. Co-founder of the Konnekt'os platform with Risse Groep, making it the closest operational and geographic peer.

Others

• Divosa: Dutch association of social domain managers in municipalities. Industry body and ecosystem participant that shapes policy, training, and standards for the social employment / PEO space in which Risse Groep operates (cited by Risse as a partner link).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/rissegroep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rissegroep

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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