Your International Staffing Partner
Build Your Dream Team with Top Talent from around the World.
We connect you to global problem-solvers and help you employ and retain them. Our team of former venture capitalists and technologists understand your strategic staffing needs.
Top talent isn’t limited by location — just by access. We fix that.
Our Core Services
We operate in Europe and Africa
Most Popular
Talent-as-a-Service
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Hire up to 30 full-time remote team members in South Africa and/or Kenya.
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An international company seeking top problem-solvers in more cost-effective locations.
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We can handle recruitment, employment and offboardings.
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Monthly fee covering payroll + Kupa services. See here for price ranges.
Recruitment
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To unearth exceptional problem-solvers.
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A global company seeking the best talent in the market.
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Traditional recruitment in Europe or Africa.
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15-20% of gross salary paid upon employment.
Delivery Services (AI/Software)
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To scale high-quality AI and software delivery capacity quickly, reliably, and in a way that meets security, compliance, and operational requirements.
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A technology-led organisation seeking flexible global delivery capability without the complexity of managing offshore employment.
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Managed global AI and software delivery services, retaining accountability for engagement, delivery continuity, and compliance across supported locations.
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Bespoke and client-dependent.
Why us?
Access exceptional talent.
Our talent meet the highest standards: screened by recruiters trained at McKinsey, then vetted by sector experts from Google, Uber, Investec, DHL. We also carefully vet clients, resulting a strong culture fit and near-zero 12-month churn rates.
Save up to 50% on payroll.
By hiring from South Africa or Kenya.
Experienced team of industry professionals.
Our experienced team of recruiters have placed over 3,000 people over the past decade at companies like McKinsey, Google, Microsoft, and the Big Four.
Testimonials
Our Candidate Selection Process
At Kupa, we screen for exceptional talent in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria using our proprietary potential-based hiring model. Our approach goes beyond assessing exisiting experience and skills (traditionally known as “experience-based hiring” and “skills-based hiring”). It also considers a candidate's ability to grow and excel within a dynamic work environment.
Equally, we evaluate the employer's ability to nurture this potential, recognising that successful hiring and developing talent into their full potential is a two-way street.
Our team of professionals are trained at top-tier international firms including Uber, Google, Investec and Mckinsey ; giving us a unique edge amongst international recruitment agencies in the UK.
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We assess these traits through behavioural interviews using our proprietary GRIT framework. During these, we assess the following traits via a set of targeted questions:
Goal-Focused
Resilient
Integrity
Thoughtful Communicator.
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We assess technical skills through a case study tailored to the role, co-designed with the client to reflect real-world tasks. We encourage clients to conduct the case study within a reasonable timeframe to assess the quality of a candidate’s output.
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During our behavioural interviews with candidates, we also assess their inherent interest in their field of work. This is important because a candidate’s genuine interest and enthusiasm for the industry or role contributes significantly to their long-term success and adaptability. Angela Duckworth, the American psychologist, finds that passion, combined with perseverance (which we define as a proxy trait for Resilient), is the best determinant of career success, since it promotes intrinsic motivation to excel.
