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Savannah

Category: AI in HR & Talent

A specialized tech recruitment and talent management platform that connects high-tier African software engineering talent with global R&D teams and well-funded startups. Savannah was founded in 2022. The company is led by Itai Azogui. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Team size: 70. Total funding raised: Undisclosed. Latest round: Acquisition (Jan 2025). Key investors include ["Commit"].

Founded
2022
Headquarters
Tel Aviv, Israel
Team size
70
Total funding
Undisclosed

Value proposition

Bridges the gap between the untapped potential of African developers and global tech hubs by providing a rigorous, proprietary vetting process and seamless integration into client R&D workflows.

Products and solutions

["End-to-end Technical Recruitment","Proprietary Developer Vetting & Screening Pipeline","Managed R&D Teams (Dedicated Squads)","Onboarding and Cultural Integration Services","Employer of Record (EOR) & Compliance Management"]

Unique value

Combines a 'boots-on-the-ground' presence in West Africa with a deep understanding of Israeli and global R&D standards, focusing on long-term team integration rather than transactional outsourcing.

Target customer

Global technology startups, scale-ups, and enterprise R&D departments seeking to scale their engineering teams with high-quality, remote talent.

Industries served

["Software Engineering","Cybersecurity","Fintech","Cloud Infrastructure","Enterprise Software"]

Technology advantage

Utilizes a proprietary multi-stage vetting methodology that evaluates both high-level technical proficiency and soft skills to ensure developers are 'Silicon Valley-ready.'

How they differentiate

Savannah differentiates through a 'boots-on-the-ground' presence in West Africa combined with a deep alignment with Israeli R&D standards. Unlike general freelance marketplaces, they focus on long-term 'squad' integration and high-level technical vetting tailored for well-funded startup environments.

Main competitors

["Andela","Gebeya","Decagon","Toptal"]

Key partnerships

["Commit (Parent Company/Strategic Partner)","Aqua Security (Key Client & Strategic Partner)","Local tech ecosystems and hubs in Accra, Ghana and Lagos, Nigeria"]

Notable customers

["Aqua Security","Commit","The Better World"]

Major milestones

["Founded in 2022 by Itai Azogui and Ido Freed","Established proprietary vetting methodology for African tech talent","Scaled to a team of 70 employees across Israel and Africa","Acquired by Israeli tech giant Commit in January 2025 to form 'Commit Africa'"]

Growth metrics

Scaled to 70 employees and over 100 developer placements within two years of operation while remaining bootstrapped.

Market positioning

Premium talent bridge connecting African engineering excellence with the Israeli and global high-tech ecosystem.

Geographic focus

Talent sourcing primarily in West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria); Client focus in Israel and North America.

Patents and IP

No registered patents disclosed; business model relies on proprietary vetting heuristics and local talent networks.

About Itai Azogui

Itai Azogui is the Founder and CEO of Savannah. He previously served as a Senior Product Manager in Accra, Ghana, for 'The Better World,' where he recognized the untapped potential of African software developers. This experience inspired him to launch Savannah in 2022 to connect high-quality African tech talent with global, well-funded startups, eventually leading to the company's acquisition by Commit in 2025.

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