RUBIKON Centrum

What RUBIKON Centrum does

RUBIKON Centrum, z.ú. is a Czech nonprofit organization (zapsaný ústav) founded in 1994 and headquartered in Prague, focused on the social reintegration of people with criminal records. The organization delivers a comprehensive, multi-program portfolio including the Pracovní agentura RUBIKON employment agency, Tréninková místa training positions, Pohovory nanečisto (mock interviews), the Program Zadluženost debt-resolution service, Odborné sociální poradenství professional counseling, the Pronájem bez rizika (Rent Without Risk) housing program, and the Komunitní centrum a zahrada Kotlaska community facility in Prague 8. In 2025 the organization served 1,390 clients with a reported 72% employment retention rate post-probation, working with 83 employer partners across the country.

The organization operates with 46 employees across six Czech regions (Prague, Central Bohemian Region, Moravian-Silesian Region, and Karlovarský kraj) and maintains an in-prison programming capability via its partnership with the Czech Prison Service. A wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary, Rubikon Centrum Servis s.r.o., extends service delivery into commercial employment services, and the Nadační fond RUBIKON foundation supports fundraising. The underlying operational model is human-centered case management with no disclosed technology platform, proprietary AI, or digital product suite; service delivery depends on trained social workers, branch managers, and a network of employer and landlord partners.

RUBIKON's revenue model is that of a typical European social-services nonprofit: a mix of individual donations, corporate sponsorships (e.g., Makro, MONETA, Heimstaden, IKEA), foundation grants (Nadace MONETA Clementia), European Social Fund (ESF Operační program Zaměstnanost) grants, and direct contracts with Czech ministries (Justice, Interior, Labour) and government agencies (Agentura pro sociální začleňování, Úřad práce). Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries, with the organization exempt from gift tax on donations. Marketing relies on social media (Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, X), earned media across Czech press, the annual Yellow Ribbon Run awareness event, and content marketing through published client success stories ("Příběhy bez mříží").

Name

RUBIKON Centrum

Legal name

RUBIKON Centrum, z. ú.

Website

https://rubikoncentrum.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RUBIKON Centrum is a Prague-based Czech nonprofit founded in 1994 that supports the social reintegration of people with criminal records through employment placement, debt counseling, housing programs, and training positions, serving 1,390 clients in 2025 across six Czech regions with 46 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Rehabilitation and Reintegration Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

Keywords

• Social reintegration services
• Employment assistance programs
• Debt counseling services
• Criminal justice rehabilitation
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha 8

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Funded primarily through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and grants from foundations and government bodies. The organization is exempt from gift tax and uses all donations received in full.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RUBIKON Centrum provides free social reintegration services to people with criminal records in the Czech Republic. Its core offerings include employment support (employment agency, training positions, practice interviews with employers), debt counseling and resolution, professional social counseling, housing support through a rent guarantee program (Pronájem bez rizika), in-prison preparatory programs, and community-based rehabilitation at the Kotlaska Community Center and Garden in Prague 8.

Product overview

RUBIKON Centrum is a non-profit organization operating as a comprehensive social reintegration service for people with criminal records. The organization offers an integrated portfolio of services centered on employment support (employment agency, training positions, practice interviews), financial counseling (debt management program), social rehabilitation, and community integration. Key offerings include the Community Center and Garden Kotlaska as a vocational training hub, specialized services across multiple Czech regions (Prague, Ostrava, Kladno, Cheb, Sokolov, Aš, Kraslice), and a for-profit subsidiary (Rubikon Centrum Servis s. r. o.). The organization also provides educational courses, housing support programs, and prison-based services. All offerings are designed to support the complete reintegration journey from release to stable employment and social inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rubikon Centrum Servis s. r. o. A separate limited liability company subsidiary providing services to clients including job placement and employment support.
• Nadační fond RUBIKON

Products and services

• Pracovní agentura RUBIKON (RUBIKON Employment Agency)

Quantifiable outcome

• 72% of clients remain employed after probationary period
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Česká centrála cestovního ruchu – CzechTourismminorOthersCzech tourism board supporting organizational activities and visibility.
• KÚ Moravskoslezského krajeminorOthersRegional government authority supporting activities in the Moravian-Silesian region.
• Heimstaden s.r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing company participating in the 'Pronájem bez rizika' program providing housing for clients.
• Makro Cash & Carry ČR s.r.o.minorOthersWholesale retailer supporting organizational operations.
• KonectaminorOthersBusiness process outsourcing company supporting employment opportunities.
• Vězeňská služba České republikycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Prison Service partnership for in-prison programs and preparation for reintegration.
• Probační a mediační služba ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProbation and Mediation Service referral partnership for client support.
• Ministerstvo vnitra ČRminorOthersMinistry of Interior supporting crime prevention initiatives.
• Ministerstvo spravedlnosti ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of Justice supporting reintegration programs and policy initiatives.
• Ministerstvo práce a sociálních věcí ČRminorOthersMinistry of Labour supporting employment programs and social inclusion.
• Úřad práce ČRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabour Office partnership for employment services and job placement.
• AshokaminorOthersInternational social entrepreneurship organization.
• ShoptetminorOthersE-commerce platform supporting organizational needs.
• DHLminorOthersLogistics company providing employment opportunities.
• dm drogerieminorOthersDrogerie retail chain providing employment opportunities.
• IKEAminorOthersFurniture retailer providing employment opportunities.
• Plzeňský PrazdrojminorOthersBrewery company providing employment opportunities.
• SkanskaminorOthersConstruction company providing employment opportunities.
• Hilton PragueminorOthersHotel providing employment opportunities for clients.
• ARRIVAminorOthersTransportation company providing employment opportunities.
• Agentura pro sociální začleňovánícoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment Agency for Social Inclusion supporting reintegration programs.
• Working ChanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based organization supporting employment for ex-offenders, international partner.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Joblinge: German nonprofit supporting youth and young adults facing barriers to employment through mentoring, training, and employer partnerships. Comparable employment-first model targeting disadvantaged populations, including those with criminal backgrounds.

Direct peers

• St. Giles Trust: UK charity helping people move on from disadvantage including criminal justice involvement, with strong emphasis on peer-led support and employer engagement. Comparable integrated support model.
• Working Chance: UK-based social enterprise supporting employment for women with criminal convictions. Already a partner of RUBIKON Centrum; comparable model combining employer engagement, training, and ongoing support for ex-offenders.
• The Fortune Society: US-based nonprofit providing comprehensive reentry services including employment, housing, education, and health services to people with criminal records. Closely comparable integrated service model and target population.
• Osborne Association: US nonprofit serving people affected by the criminal justice system with employment, housing, family, and advocacy services. Directly comparable service portfolio and target population.
• Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC): US-based reentry organization supporting formerly incarcerated individuals with employment, housing, education, and wellness programs. Strong model parallel for community-led reintegration.
• Žlutá stužka z.s. Czech civic association focused on public awareness and reintegration of people with criminal records. Listed partner of RUBIKON; directly comparable mission around employer engagement and destigmatization.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): US nonprofit providing immediate employment, skills training, and ongoing support to people returning from incarceration. Directly comparable employment-first reentry model with measurable retention outcomes.
• Podané ruce: Czech NGO providing social and health services including support for people with addiction and criminal justice involvement. Operating in similar Czech territory with overlapping client segments.

Emerging players

• A Way Out (ACSO): Australian social enterprise providing pathways to employment for people with criminal records. Comparable employer-engagement and skills-development focus, though operating in a different national context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RUBIKON_Centrum
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/rubikoncentrum100
• Facebookfacebook.com/RUBIKONCentrum
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rubikon-centrum
• Instagraminstagram.com/rubikoncentrum

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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