Trusted by consultancies, startups & scaleups, backed by leading PE & VC funds:
How Connect React Works:
01 - Tell Us About Your Urgent Project
Share a few key details: timeline, role, location, budget etc.
02 - The Search Process
We combine AI-powered tools and exec search process to find the best freelancers in the market.
03 - Custom Vetting
Each freelancer is vetted against your specific needs and team culture.
04 - Interview & Hire
Interview, hire and sign a contract with the freelancer of choice and you're good to go.
05 - Project Aftercare (Optional)
Store the best freelancers in your free Connect tool - ready to be accessed for future work.
Connect React Key Stats:
400+
Freelancers hired via Connect React
£12K
Average savings vs. agency fees for projects lasting 3+ months
100%
Client satisfaction rating
48 hours
Average time to hire
50+
Average number of candidates screened per project
80%
Clients who returned for new projects
%20(600%20x%20600%20px)-11_edited.png)
Work With The Best
We access freelance talent from across the market. We don't just rely on a static network of freelancers meaning we can connect you to the very best talent.
Cost Effective
%20(600%20x%20600%20px)-16_edited.png)
Our fee model offers huge savings versus the fees charged by agencies and project platforms. We let you work with the same top talent for less.
%20(600%20x%20600%20px)-15_edited.png)
Annual Fee Cap
Our annual fee cap stops recruitment fees from spiralling out of control so you can now work with the same top talent for longer.
-12_edited.png)
Flexibility Built-In
​
We adapt our technology and processes for each individual Connect client helping to build a more curated service.
Connecting You To Leading Freelance & Fractional Experts In:
Strategy
Start-up Roles
Operations
Data
Strategy
Operations
Data
Start-up + Scaleup Roles
Agencies live by a contact list
We access the global freelancer market
Recent Placements via React
Region
Money Saved
(vs. agency fees)
Where They Needed Support
How We Helped
Real Estate
Business
London
£9K
-
Support in identifying and supporting across a range of operational efficiency initiatives across the business.
-
Strong data & analysis skills required
-
Hired ex-OC&C Consultant in under 72 hours
Boutique
Consulting Firm
Australia
$15K
-
Multiple CDD projects across SE Asia
-
Need strong Manager & Consultant level freelancers with exp. in commercial due diligence.
-
Hired Manager (ex-L.E.K) & 2 Consultants (ex-McKinsey & Bain) in under 72 hours.
PE Portolio
(Manufacturing)
Germany
€26K
-
Value-creation initiative to drive EBITDA growth through operational improvements, pricing optimization, and strategic cost reduction across the business.
-
Hired ex-McKinsey EM in under 72 hours.
Boutique
Consulting Firm
London
£5K
-
Pricing: analyze market data, costs, and customer behavior to develop and optimize pricing strategies that maximize revenue and competitiveness.
-
Hired ex-OC&C Consultant in under 48 hours.
VC-Backed
Scaleup
Spain
€14K
-
6 month project leading growth initiative focused on accelerating revenue, improving go-to-market execution, and scaling customer acquisition.
-
Hired ex-McKinsey EM in under 72 hours.
Building A Service Freelancers Actually Like To Use:
Connect was great to work with, highly transparent and delivers a great service all round. As a freelance consultant its refreshing to experience a completely novel approach to a market/area that is fundamentally broken and requires dramatic transformation.
Daniel U
Comfortably the best recruitment service I've ever worked with. Really interesting, super personalised projects sent over to me week in week out.
Tom H
Heads and shoulders above other agencies and platforms. The team ensure you are not just a name or CV, but genuinely get to know you to recommend projects even if they do not benefit. They are very professional, very transparent and have a strong pipeline/network.
Shuayb I
​
"I had a very positive experience working with Connect on this placement. The introduction and interview process was super smooth and professional, with excellent communication throughout. The role and project were well matched to my background and experience, which made the onboarding easy and project a success."
Ex-Bain Senior Manager (London)
Advent International Portfolio Business
​
"When we set out to build an AI tutor bot it was mission critical for us to find the right blend of technical expertise and innovative thinking around A.I. The A.I freelancers we ended up working with have been nothing short of phenomenal. As a growing start-up, the Connect fee cap has been a game changer in helping us continue working with great freelancers whilst avoiding any spiralling recruitment costs."
Sophia R
Co-Founder Sophos Education
​
"I'm having a great time working here. The project has been really interesting and the team has been very welcoming. Thanks again for your help placing me here!
Ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager (Australia / London)
Balderton Capital Portfolio Business
COMMON
QUESTIONS
​
We support freelance & fractional experts at all levels with experience in Strategy, Operations, M&A and Data Science (inc. A.I). We're currently beta testing support for Legal, Finance and Developer freelancers - watch this space!
​
​
We work with boutique consulting firms, startups (post-revenue) and VC-backed scaleups.
Here's a clear breakdown of the pricing model for Connect React:
​
Receive a shortlist of freelancers for urgent projects: free
​
Placement Fee: £125p/d while the freelancer works with you.
​
Annual Fee Cap: fees stop for all hires once you hit the cap for the year.
We've fixed the major pain points SME's & Scaleups feel when using traditional agencies & project platforms:
​
Quality: We don't just rely on a pre-existing network of talent - we search the wider marketplace to bring clients the best freelancers.
​
Pricing: No more high ongoing % day rate fees. We operate a simple low fixed daily fee with an annual fee cap.
​
Vetting: We don't adopt a one size fits all approach to freelancer vetting. We adapt every vetting process based on each individual clients needs.
​
Tech: We give SME's & Scaleups a free tool to easily manage their freelancer networks.
We currently operate across Europe, MENA and parts of Asia
If you're a freelancer with the right skills you can join our network straight away.
​
For clients - we have a short 5 min video doc explaining how connect can support you in growing your SME or Scaleup. Get in touch at info@bbecosystem.com to request the doc or schedule a quick intro call.
​
-2.png)
BBE Connect
-2.png)
© 2026 BBE Connect All Rights Reserved
-16_edited.png)