We're the engineering team growing businesses rely on, accountable for everything we ship: custom software, rebuilds of the systems holding you back, and AI only where it genuinely pays off.
What we do
We fix both. One team builds the software your business runs on and puts AI to work where it pays off, so nothing gets lost in the hand-off.
We engineer the platforms established businesses run on, and rebuild the ones that let them down.
building the systems businesses run on
We find the AI opportunities worth your money, prove them on your data, and run them in production.
to a working proof of concept on your data
We build, run, and maintain our own products too
Boards, cards, and automations that keep teams shipping.
kanera.app (opens in a new tab)
AI that cleans, enriches, and publishes product catalogues at scale.
productify.ai (opens in a new tab)
Crops every deal off a retail broadsheet and returns it as structured JSON.
dealextractor.com (opens in a new tab)Running our own software every day is how we know what it really costs after launch: the updates, the security fixes, the 2am alerts. Why that matters more than ever
Probably not a fit: idea-stage startups looking for an MVP, or organisations that need a lengthy procurement process before a first conversation. (Once we're talking, NDAs, DPAs, and security questionnaires are routine.)
Results
Systems we've designed, built, and run for clients.
Built to last
Code is cheap now. What's rare is a team that's still answering the phone years after launch, keeping the system secure, fast, and improving as the business changes. That's the part we do.
10 years
A sales app we built in 2016 is still in daily use, and still run by us
3+ years
Average client relationship
Since 2017
Partnering with 1Fetch, starting with a full overhaul of their app and systems
3
Products of our own that we build, host, and maintain every day
How we work
Whether it's new software, a rebuild, or AI, every engagement follows the same path. Each step has a fixed scope and a clear deliverable, and you decide whether to go further.
30 minutes · Free
Talk through your operations, systems, and goals with one of our engineers. You'll leave with concrete next steps, whether or not we work together.
1–2 weeks
We map your workflows and systems, find where time and money go, and give you a prioritised plan: what to build, fix, or automate with AI, with cost and risk for each.
2–4 weeks
A working AI proof of concept on your real data, or a first working slice of new software, so you see real results before committing to the full build.
Weeks, not years
We engineer the production system, integrate it with your tools, migrate your data, and ship in increments you can see every week.
Ongoing
We keep it secure, monitored, and improving under an SLA, and keep finding the next win on your roadmap.
Both, and most of our clients need both. We're an engineering team that has built production-grade custom software since 2016, and we apply the same engineering discipline to AI. That means the AI we recommend actually gets built into your systems, rather than stopping at a slide deck.
You can, and for prototypes, experiments, and testing an idea it can work well. The hard part of business software isn't getting something that works in a demo, it's keeping it working, securely, for everyone, for years.
If your team has already built something with AI, our Prototype to Production service turns it into software your business can rely on.
Yes. Every system you own has to be hosted, secured, and maintained for as long as you use it, so building isn't always the right answer. If an off-the-shelf product would do the job, or a spreadsheet is genuinely fine for now, we'll say so. It's cheaper to find out on a free call than after launch.
It depends on scope, so we don't publish prices. What we can promise is that you'll know the number before we start: every stage has a fixed scope, builds come with a capped budget, and we model ongoing AI running costs upfront so there are no surprise bills.
Assessments take one to two weeks and proofs of concept two to four.
We ship in increments, so you see progress every week.
One of our engineers gets back to you to arrange a free 30-minute strategy call. We talk through your operations, systems, and goals, and you leave with practical next steps.
If there's a fit, we'll suggest a short, fixed-scope assessment so you know exactly what you'd get, and what it would cost, before committing to anything bigger.
Yes, integration is one of our core strengths. We connect to your ERP, CRM, finance, document, and email systems, and when off-the-shelf tools can't do the job, we build the custom software to fill the gap.
Insights
Book a free 30-minute strategy call with one of our engineers. Whether it's new software, a rebuild, or AI, you'll leave with practical next steps, whether or not we work together.
Happen Software has delivered robust software that has helped transform our productivity and workflows. They can rapidly execute elegant solutions to difficult problems with a laser focus on the end users of their applications, whether that is a small internal team or a massive consumer audience. Projects are always delivered on time and on budget. Recommended without hesitation.
Andrew Trench
Hirt & Carter Group
We have worked on intricate web development projects including our award-winning interactive local and national election data website and our Sunday Times Finders Keepers competition website, and we have always been impressed by the team's technical know-how, seamless project management and expert support. It's a pleasure to work with Happen Software.
Riaan Wolmarans
Arena Africa
We have been working with Happen Software over the last few years and they have been exceptional both in terms of understanding the task we are trying to achieve and delivering the final product, we are very happy with the service, the team, and the work.
Chris Peters
Fibre Compare
Working with the Happen Software team has been an absolute pleasure. Our relationship started in 2017 where they were responsible for the entire overhaul of our 1Fetch app and systems. They delivered exactly what was agreed and to the exact time frames. Everything is delivered timeously and as agreed. It really is a stress-free process and they come highly recommended.
Jason Psillos
1Fetch
Happen Software was an invaluable partner in bringing our business to life, from inception, to design and development. Their work is impeccable and streets ahead of the competition in all regards. All projects are delivered without any issues and they are always on time. Without Happen Software, we would not be where we are today; at the forefront of innovation in the travel industry.
Dylan Solarsh
Wunderlust
Working with Happen Software has been an absolute pleasure, their professionalism and skill set to deliver quality products goes unmatched to anything else we have experienced in the market. They have allowed us to take our business to new heights and consider them more than partners but as great individuals which we respect and cherish.
Zander Matthee
Merge
It's unlikely you'll find a team this driven anywhere else. The professionalism and commitment to producing a really robust application was palpable. We'll certainly be back for any future projects.
James Hamilton
eLearning Pro Tech
Since we have partnered with Happen Software, it changed our business and made everything easier. They are very professional and will always assist you with as much as they can.
Xander van Wyk
IBLS
