Case 01 · Finance
BOOKKEEPA
AI-powered bookkeeping that small businesses run by simply talking to it, by voice or text.
- Built
- Backend for the web and mobile apps
// Software engineering · Kiambu, Kenya
We engineer away what slows your business down.
Pick what sounds familiar. We’ll show you what we’d build.
WAKE / SOLUTION-SKETCHREV A1
Problem → Spreadsheets everywhere
One system instead of ten spreadsheets.
Your
business
business
- M-01Single source of truth
- M-02Role-based dashboards
- M-03Automatic reports
- Service
- Custom software
- Similar work
- BOOKKEEPA
01 / What we build
Six disciplines. One accountable team.
Each service lists exactly what you walk away with, so you know what you’re paying for.
- S-01
Custom software
Systems shaped around how your business actually runs.
You getRequirements workshop · Clickable prototype · Production system - S-02
Web applications
Secure, responsive portals for your team and customers.
You getWeb app · Admin dashboard · Deployment & hosting - S-03
Mobile apps
Android and iOS apps with a seamless experience.
You getUI/UX design · App-store launch · Post-launch monitoring - S-04
AI & automation
Put AI to work on the repetitive jobs: documents, customer questions, forecasts.
You getAI use-case assessment · AI-powered features · Integration with your systems - S-05
Testing & QA
Rigorous testing so bugs never reach your customers.
You getTest plan · Automated tests · Test reports - S-06
Project management
Clear plans, regular updates, no surprises.
You getProject plan · Status updates · Risk management
02 / How an engagement runs
No black box. You see it at every stage.
- STAGE 01
Discover
We learn your business objectives, processes and desired outcomes.
YOU GET → Requirements & scope
- STAGE 02
Design
We design and prototype before writing production code.
YOU GET → Clickable prototype
- STAGE 03
Build & test
Clean code, tested rigorously, demoed to you as we go.
YOU GET → Working, tested software
- STAGE 04
Launch & support
A smooth roll-out, then updates, fixes and improvements.
YOU GET → Ongoing maintenance
03 / Shipped
Proof, not promises.
Case 02 · Agri-fintech
GroBox
Digitises produce collection, farmer payments and credit for agricultural cooperatives, giving farmers, co-ops and lenders records they can trust.
- Built
- Cooperative platform: web dashboard and mobile apps
04 / The people
You’ll know exactly who’s building it.
Wake’s founders lead every engagement. You talk to the people making the decisions, not an account manager.
Meet the team →05 / Straight answers
What owners ask us first.
How much does custom software cost?
Every engagement is different, so we don’t publish fixed prices. We start with a discovery call to understand what you need, then send a written scope and quote before any work begins.
How long until we have something working?
It depends entirely on scope. Scoping itself usually takes 1–2 weeks. After that, most clients see a working prototype within 2–3 weeks and a first release within 6–10 weeks, and your quote sets out the timeline. You see working progress throughout, not just at the end.
Do you work with small businesses?
Yes. We work with startups, growing companies and established enterprises.
Can AI actually help a business my size?
Often, yes, in focused jobs: reading documents and invoices, automating data entry, generating reports, answering common customer questions, or flagging unusual numbers. We start by finding where it pays off.
Who owns the software when it is done?
You do. Once the project is paid for, you own the code we write for you and get full access to it. Any reusable tools we bring from earlier work stay ours, and you get a permanent licence to use them in your software.
What happens after launch?
We offer ongoing maintenance and support: regular updates, bug fixes and technical help, so your system stays secure and up to date.
06 / Start here
Let’s scope it.
Two minutes now saves a week of back-and-forth later.