Fintech for the real economy

Your hustle has a footprint.

We make it visible.

Trace turns invisible economic activity into a verifiable digital identity — giving traders, gig workers, and job seekers access to the financial services they've always deserved.

Squad Powered
Verified Identities
Zero Bank History Required

QR Code Screen — Trader's unique QR code with name and Squad pay button

Why we built Trace.

Billions of workers in Africa generate real economic value every day—but the financial system doesn't see them. They're locked out of credit, insurance, and formal opportunities because they lack a verifiable economic identity. We're changing that.

Bank-grade security, on your terms.

Your economic data is encrypted end-to-end. You own your identity. You control who sees it and when. No exploitative middlemen, no data brokers.

Verify instantly. No paperwork.

QR codes, digital wallets, and voice verification mean you can prove your hustle in minutes—without office hours or bureaucracy. Mobile-first, always available.

Every transaction builds your score.

Work completed, trades settled, payments made—it all counts. Your economic footprint becomes a real asset that compounds over time.

Always on, always accessible.

No closing times. No minimum balance. No gatekeepers deciding if you're "creditworthy enough." Access opportunities and financial products 24/7.

Community vouches build trust.

Your peers know your work. Peer recommendations and verified reviews create a network effect—trust becomes tradeable capital.

Tools to grow, not just survive.

Real-time analytics, market intelligence, and income tracking help you make smarter decisions and scale your business intentionally.

The result: Your hustle becomes official. Your hustle becomes bankable. Your hustle becomes your future.

50,000+ workers are already using Trace to unlock opportunities they never thought possible.

Three pillars of economic power.

Trace connects three critical dimensions of the informal economy: access to work, business intelligence, and financial services.

The Work Pillar

From gig to verified employment.

Browse nearby daily gigs, freelance projects, and formal job opportunities. Trace matches you based on your skills, availability, and location—then handles verification and direct payment to your wallet.

  • Verified daily gigs

    Real work from vetted employers

  • Skill-based matching

    AI-powered job recommendations

  • Instant payouts

    Funds to your wallet in minutes

The Trade Pillar

Intelligence for traders, by traders.

Real-time market prices, supplier networks, and competitor intelligence. Track your revenue, forecast demand, and make data-driven decisions.

  • Live market pricing

    Real prices from regional markets

  • Supplier network

    Direct access to bulk sellers

  • Revenue tracking

    See what sells and when

The Finance Pillar

Financial tools built for you.

Access credit, savings, and insurance designed for workers and traders without traditional bank accounts.

  • Flexible micro-credit

    Borrow what you need, when you need it

  • Savings products

    Grow your money with your economic activity

  • Comprehensive protection

    Guard your income, tools, and inventory

Scale Your Impact.
Own Your Future.

We are building the trust layer for the African economy. Join thousands of workers who have transformed their hustle into formal economic power.

Build Your Identity

Create your economic record

Access Opportunities

Connect with real work

Own Your Data

Control your information

Unlock Potential

Build your future