FLIP Africa

FLIP Africa is a Uganda‑based freelance marketplace founded in 2018 by Abu Musuuza and Neha Pandya. It connects skilled young professionals to short‑term work opportunities with MSMEs across Africa, providing a dignified and reliable gig economy experience .

🌍 What FLIP Africa Offers

• Verified profiles & ratings for both freelancers and businesses

• Automated e‑contracts and escrow payments to ensure timely, fair compensation

• E‑wallet & performance tracking, enabling access to credit, social benefits, and career growth

• Talent matching: employers post jobs; FLIP provides vetted professionals efficiently

📊 Impact & Reach

• Over 4,000 registered “FLIPpers” (freelancers) under its system

• Headquartered in Kampala, Uganda, with a small core team of 5–10 employees

• Manages a Pan‑African talent pool across industries, streamlining hiring for small/mid‑sized businesses

🔄 Strategic Growth

In May 2024, Q‑Sourcing Servtec Group acquired FLIP Africa, integrating its job marketplace with TASC’s online training programs. The deal aims to combine recruitment, upskilling, and financial inclusion in one ecosystem of over 100,000 rated professionals.

🛠 Why It Matters

• Tackles urban youth unemployment—up to 90% of youth in Uganda are outside formal employment

• Creates transparent, accountable gig work, elevating informal economic activity

• Offers data-driven tools to boost freelancers’ professional profiles and livelihoods

✅ In Summary

FLIP Africa is shaping Africa’s gig economy by offering vetted gig work, secure payments, and professional growth to youth, while helping MSMEs hire cost‑effectively. Since its acquisition, it’s scaling further by combining recruitment, training, and financial services across the continent.