Work Tape - Digital

What Work Tape - Digital does

Work Tape is a privately held multimedia and creative-technology agency that delivers branding, design, software, marketing, and digital production services to businesses and public institutions, with an operational base in Luanda, Angola and a UK-registered corporate entity (Work Tape LTD, company number 15178520) at 26/28 Bedford Row, London. Its service catalog spans Logo/Brand Identity, Website/Landing Page development (including e-commerce), Mobile App Development for iOS and Android, Software Solutions, Digital Marketing across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, Motion Design/Animation, Video Production, UX/UI Design, Flyer/Banner/Folder production, Corporate Email setup, Professional Portfolio creation, and Translation/Interpretation in approximately eight languages. Engagements are bespoke and project-based, with delivery quoted at 3–7 business days after payment and extended timelines of up to 6 months for client-dependent work; pricing is custom per engagement with a $15 USD on-site visit fee credited against the final invoice. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no SDK or API offering, no app-store presence, and no software-as-a-service product — the company delivers outputs to clients on a project basis rather than operating a recurring-software business model.

The firm's client base spans three primary segments: Angolan SMBs across retail, services, construction, and professional sectors seeking brand and digital presence; government and public-sector institutions, most notably the Angolan Presidency and Government; and international trade associations operating congresses in Angola (notably the Ordem dos Engenheiros de Angola, with institutional support from UNESCO and the Organization of American States). Work Tape generates revenue through bespoke project contracts with no recurring subscription model, relying on direct client engagement via website inquiry forms, WhatsApp, and a 'new client form.' Distribution is entirely direct with no resellers or marketplace presence, and customer support extends to phone lines in Angola, South Africa, and the United States in addition to email and WhatsApp channels. The company is founder-owned and operated, with two named individuals in leadership (Patrick, Creative Director/Sales Consultant/Project Manager, and Levis, Sales Manager) and no disclosed headcount, funding, or institutional ownership.

Name

Work Tape - Digital

Legal name

Work Tape LTD

Website

https://worktape.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Work Tape is a privately held Angolan multimedia agency with a UK-registered entity that delivers bespoke branding, design, software, marketing, and digital production services to local SMBs, government institutions, and international trade associations on a project basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative and Multimedia Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (541430), Graphic Design Services (54143), Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (512199), Commercial Photography (541922)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB), Commercial Production Companies (Live-Action) (MPAAAMAA)

Keywords

• Creative agency services
• Brand identity design
• Digital marketing solutions
• Web development services
• Multimedia production agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Project-based creative and technology services: Work Tape generates revenue through bespoke creative and technology service contracts. Each engagement is a separate project (logo design, brand identity, website development, mobile app, motion design, video production, digital marketing, software development, translation/interpretation). Services require 3–7 days advance request and are priced on a per-project basis. A $15 USD on-site visit fee is charged for in-person data collection, credited against the final invoice. No recurring subscription model is evident; revenue is episodic and tied to individual project completions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Work Tape is a multimedia agency that delivers bespoke creative and technology services, including logo and brand identity design, website and landing page development, mobile app development, custom software solutions, digital marketing (social media management across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook), motion design and animation, video production, UX/UI design, promotional materials (flyers, banners, folders), corporate email setup, professional portfolio creation, and translation/interpretation in approximately 8 languages. Each engagement is a standalone, project-based service tailored to the client's brand and marketing needs.

Product overview

Work Tape is a multimedia agency providing a comprehensive suite of creative and technology services. The company operates as a service-based business rather than a software product platform. Its portfolio includes Logo/Brand Identity design, Website/Landing Page development (including e-commerce), Mobile App Development (Android & iOS), Software Solutions, Digital Marketing (social media management for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook), Motion Design/Animation, Video Production, UX/UI Design, Flyer/Banner/Folder design, Corporate Email setup, Professional Portfolio creation, and Translation/Interpretation services. The services are offered as individual offerings rather than an integrated platform, with clients selecting specific services based on their needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logo/Brand Identity Design and development of brand identities including logo design and visual identity systems that reflect company values and resonate with target audiences.
• Website/Landing Page Custom website development including landing pages and e-commerce solutions for all business levels.
• Mobile App Development Custom mobile application development for Android and iOS platforms, creating intuitive, high-performance apps.
• Software Solutions Custom software development services that transform concepts into cutting-edge solutions, engineering software for innovation and business efficiency.
• Digital Marketing Digital marketing services including social media management for TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, with tailored campaigns for business growth.
• Motion Design/Animation Animation services for flyers and logos to create engaging visual content.
• Video Production Professional video production services for promotional content and business advertising, including YouTube channel content.
• UX/UI Design User experience and interface design services for creating prototypes and shaping digital experiences that captivate and convert users.
• Flyer/Banner/Folder Design and production of promotional materials including flyers, banners, and brochures.
• Corporate Email Professional corporate email setup services to enhance business credibility and ensure secure communication.
• Professional Portfolio Portfolio creation services for showcasing achievements online and offline, including PDF business profiles.
• Translation/Interpretation Professional translation and interpretation services in approximately 8 languages, combining native speakers and professionals with over 15 years of experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivered international congress campaigns for the 4th and 5th Ordem dos Engenheiros de Angola congresses
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Work Tape collaborated with UNESCO on the international congress of the Ordem dos Engenheiros de Angola. The company produced official congress materials, branded merchandise (t-shirts, notebooks, USB drives, caps, pens, ribbons), and promotional items bearing both the OEA and supporting organization logos including UNESCO.
• Organization of American States (OEA/OAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Work Tape was the creative agency responsible for the full advertising campaign of the 4th and 5th International Congresses of the Ordem dos Engenheiros de Angola, which received institutional support from the Organization of American States. The company designed all promotional materials, outdoor advertising, event branding, and promotional merchandise.
• Angolan Government / PresidencyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork Tape maintains an exclusive relationship with the Angolan Presidency and Government. The company was privileged to organize the official funeral ceremony for former President José Eduardo dos Santos (1979–2017) and continues to work on significant national communications and branding projects. This is described as the company's most prestigious and high-profile engagement, lending substantial credibility and authority to its brand in the Angolan market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Net#work BBDO: BBDO affiliate in South Africa offering advertising, digital, and brand strategy services. Comparable to Work Tape as a regional full-service agency competing for the same enterprise and institutional creative budgets across Africa.
• DDB South Africa: Full-service creative agency operating across South Africa and pan-African markets. Comparable to Work Tape as a brand, advertising and digital agency serving enterprise and government clients in sub-Saharan Africa with similar end-to-end creative services.
• Avatar Africa: African agency network providing advertising, brand, and digital marketing services across multiple African markets. Comparable to Work Tape in delivering multi-market brand and digital work with a focus on African clients.
• The Jupiter Drawing Room: Independent South African creative agency offering brand, advertising, and digital services. Comparable to Work Tape as a multi-discipline independent African agency serving enterprise clients with bundled creative and digital output.
• King James Group: Independent South African creative agency group known for integrated brand, digital, and advertising work. Comparable to Work Tape as a multi-service creative shop serving African enterprise clients with bundled brand and digital offerings.
• MullenLowe South Africa: MullenLowe's South African operation providing creative, digital, and PR services to African brands. Comparable to Work Tape in delivering integrated brand and digital campaigns to African enterprise and consumer clients.

Broad incumbents

• TBWA Africa: TBWA's African operations spanning multiple markets with a wider regional network. Comparable to Work Tape as a creative/advertising player in Africa, but with broader geographic reach and larger enterprise clients.
• Ogilvy Africa: WPP-owned Ogilvy network operating across Africa with integrated creative, advertising, PR, and digital services. Comparable to Work Tape in service scope, but operates at significantly larger scale with multinational clients across the continent.
• Isobar Africa: Dentsu-owned digital-first agency network operating across African markets. Comparable to Work Tape's digital marketing, web, and app capabilities, but operating as part of a global network with deeper enterprise technology resources.

Emerging players

• Brave Group: South African integrated brand and digital agency offering creative, digital, PR, and experiential services to African enterprise clients. Comparable to Work Tape in service mix but with a broader pan-African footprint and experience offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/gracedesign.ao
• Facebookfacebook.com/worktape

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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