Built by
practitioners

Barvere was founded on decades of experience delivering digital products in African financial services.

15+ Years experience
5 African markets served
3 Major banks partnered

The people behind Barvere

LeRoy Barnes

LeRoy Barnes

Founder

LeRoy has led digital transformation initiatives across multiple African markets. His experience spans insurance, banking, and payments, with a particular focus on building products that work for diverse African contexts.

Focus: Digital transformation, payments, pan-African expansion

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    Experience

  • Head of Digital at APA Insurance Kenya
  • Head of Product at Absa International Banking
  • Wits Masters in Digital Business (Cum Laude)

Why I started Barvere

After years of building digital products inside large financial institutions, I saw the same pattern repeat: companies needed senior digital expertise but couldn't justify full-time hires, or they hired consultancies that delivered beautiful slide decks but couldn't ship code.

I started Barvere to be the partner I wished I had. A senior practitioner who understands African financial services, can define strategy, and can actually build and ship the product.

Barvere is about making bespoke software solutions accessible to any business.

Our principles

Ship, don't slide

We deliver working software, not presentation decks. Our value is measured in production code and business outcomes.

Context matters

African markets have unique constraints and opportunities. We build solutions that work here, not just solutions copied from elsewhere.

Senior by default

You work directly with the founders. No bait-and-switch with junior consultants after the sale.

Want to work with us?

Let's discuss your project and see if we're a good fit.

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