Riseup Labs

Riseup Labs is a Bangladesh-based IT services and software development company founded in 2009. The firm operates across 30+ countries and has completed 700+ projects for 300+ clients. Led by CEO Ershadul Hoque, Riseup Labs positions itself as a provider of digital transformation, mobile and web development, game creation, and emerging-technology solutions. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified and has won recognition from Clutch, The Manifest, UpCity, and regional awards including the ASOCIO DX Award 2024 and Digital Bangladesh Award 2022.

Services and capabilities

Riseup Labs organizes its offerings into five segments: Consulting & Design, Engineering & Development, Managed Services, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and R&D Services.

Under Consulting & Design, the firm offers digital transformation strategy, process automation, UX/UI design, game design, IT strategy, and application modernization. Their Engineering & Development work covers application development, gaming, AR/VR/MR experiences, blockchain, IoT, AI/ML, RPA, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The firm builds for iOS, Android, web (React, Vue, Angular), and backend stacks including Node.js, Django, Laravel, and ASP.NET. On databases, they work with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server. They deploy on AWS infrastructure and use GitHub for CI/CD.

Managed Services include application management, QA, IT infrastructure oversight, security monitoring, and end-user support. The BPO division handles customer support, contact centers, virtual assistance, e-commerce support, content moderation, and data services. R&D Services focus on setting up remote centers for software innovation, product engineering, and platform development.

Riseup Labs describes a "Design-Build-Sustain" methodology: design phase establishes product strategy, build phase delivers future-ready applications using product engineering, and sustain phase covers ongoing improvements and managed services to extend product life.

Notable work

The firm has shipped recognizable consumer products. Tap Tap Ants, a mobile game they developed, reached millions of downloads and achieved worldwide top-ranking status. For UNICEF Bangladesh, as a Long-Term Agreement partner, Riseup Labs built Meena Game 2 (a 3D newborn care educational game that won gold in the Indigo Design Award and the Teacher Approved Badge), plus the Digital Platform for Adolescents, Meena Media Award Online Management System, and a Volunteer Registration and Management System. They created "1952," an augmented reality educational app about the Language Movement of February 21, and a VR experience based on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's historic 7 March 1971 speech.

Other named clients include Robi Axiata Limited, BBC Media Action, and the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs. Client testimonials reference successful website refreshes, contact center automation that "improved attendance, coverage, and quality while reducing errors," and mobile app development (Crick Live). Paul from HITSqwad noted the team was "fast, professional, and full of great ideas."

How they work

Riseup Labs engages through a client-centric model spanning consulting, development, deployment, and ongoing support. The firm operates with distributed teams and offers engagement options including dedicated teams, fixed-price projects, and staff augmentation. They cite 15+ years of operation (source says "over 13 years" and "since 2009"), 30+ countries served, and 300+ clients. No explicit pricing or retainer minimums are disclosed. CEO Ershadul Hoque personally oversees client engagements.

Team and credentials

The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified. Riseup Labs holds a Long-Term Agreement partnership with UNICEF Bangladesh. Awards include Clutch Global Award 2023, UpCity Local Excellence Award 2023, Best of New York (UpCity 2022), and recognition from The Manifest as Most Reviewed Company across multiple categories (Web Developer, Digital Marketing, Digital Design, Design). The firm also won ASOCIO DX Award 2024, Digital Bangladesh Award 2022, and multiple game development awards. No explicit team size breakdown by location is provided in the source material.