AI-powered infrastructure for hiring and paying African talent, combining recruitment and payroll in one platform
Vamp AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition and payroll management across Africa by building AI-native infrastructure that combines the capabilities of platforms like Deel, Gusto, and LinkedIn into one purpose-built solution. The company addresses the critical challenge faced by global and African startups looking to hire top African talent compliantly, quickly, and affordably without needing local legal entities or navigating fragmented payroll regulations. By leveraging artificial intelligence, Vamp AI transforms what has traditionally been a manual, expensive, and inaccessible hiring process into a streamlined, efficient experience.
Founded in 2024 and headquartered in London with strong operations in Nigeria, Vamp AI offers a comprehensive suite of services including AI-powered candidate matching, compliance support, payroll management, and contractor oversight. The platform features Mimi, an AI recruiting agent that automates candidate sourcing, personalized outreach, interview scheduling, and applicant profile insights. This automation enables businesses to scale their teams 7x faster while reducing manual work and improving hiring quality across multiple industries including Fintech, Energy, and Oil & Gas.
The company’s mission extends beyond simple recruitment—Vamp AI provides end-to-end support for hiring across Africa’s complex regulatory landscape. Their compliance team ensures every hire aligns with local labor laws, tax policies, and employment guidelines, offering country-specific assessments, employee classification guidance, immigration support, and ongoing monitoring of legal changes. By combining cutting-edge AI technology with deep compliance expertise and industry knowledge, Vamp AI is enabling businesses to access Africa’s vast talent pool while maintaining full regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Oyindamola Ossi
Founder & CEO with 8+ years in HR and recruitment across Africa, UK, and UAE. Now building the AI infrastructure she once wished she had as an operator.
Ayomiposi Adewale
Software engineer with 7+ years building fast, scalable products. Blending design empathy with engineering rigour to ship work users love.