AI Design · Architecture · Implementation

We build AI
that actually
works.

Black Elk Labs takes on the builds others won't. Multi-million dollar platforms for global companies. Lean $4,000 implementations that save clients $17,500 in year one. Technically complex, genuinely challenging, always custom. If it's hard, interesting, or both — we're in.

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100s
Projects delivered
$4k→
To $17,500 saved p/a
100%
Custom builds. Always.
◆ AI Strategy
◆ System Architecture
◆ LLM Integration
◆ Workflow Automation
◆ Secure AI
◆ Data Pipelines
◆ Environmental Analysis
◆ Commerce Intelligence
◆ Tax Law AI
◆ NGO Tech
◆ AI Strategy
◆ System Architecture
◆ LLM Integration
◆ Workflow Automation
◆ Secure AI
◆ Data Pipelines
◆ Environmental Analysis
◆ Commerce Intelligence
◆ Tax Law AI
◆ NGO Tech
What we do

Four ways we
can help you.

AI Strategy
& Design
Where to apply AI in your business, what to build, what to avoid, and how to sequence it. Honest advice before a line of code is written.
Architecture
& Planning
System design, model selection, data pipelines, infrastructure, security and integration — mapped before build begins.
Build &
Implementation
Full-stack AI development from prototype to production. You see working software at every milestone — no black boxes, no surprises.
Security &
Compliance
Enterprise-grade AI with security, data isolation, audit trails, and regulatory compliance built into the architecture from day one.
Selected work

What we've
built recently.

// 01
Sprigr
sprigr.com
Operations AI Back-office Automation
AI-powered back-office operations hub
The central operations hub above your entire stack — AI scaffolds workflows, approvals and dashboards, then the platform runs them around the clock, forever. Integrates with Xero, Shopify, Slack, HubSpot, Salesforce, Stripe and more. Physically isolated infrastructure per customer, built in Brisbane.
5-min setup
Runs 24/7 forever
// 02
Boardcave
boardcave.com.au
Multi-million dollar platform Retail AI E-commerce
Australia's leading surf retailer — AI recommendation & operations platform
A multi-million dollar AI-powered commerce platform built on Cavewire, matching surfers to the right board based on skill level, surf conditions, body metrics and riding style. Hundreds of monthly admin hours saved. Boardcave now scales globally with complete operational visibility across every order, supplier and shipment.
100s of admin hours
saved monthly
// 03
Supernice
supernice.au
$4,000 build → $17,500 saved p/a Tax Law AI Automation
Bulletproof tax law interpreter & workflow automation
A $4,000 AI implementation that delivered $17,500 in savings in year one. The system interprets Australian tax legislation and automates complex compliance workflows in real time — cross-referencing ATO rulings, amendments and case precedents, giving agents instant defensible answers instead of hours of manual research.
$17,500 saved
per annum
// 04
Valitros
valitros.com
Security AI Vetting Platform Enterprise
Super-secure AI vetting & security platform
Built from the ground up with zero-trust architecture, encrypted processing pipelines, and isolated AI enclaves. Sensitive screening workflows with full audit trails — security as the core principle, not an afterthought.
Air-gapped AI processing
Zero shared infrastructure
// 05
Cavewire
cavewire.com
Commerce AI Multi-vendor Supply Chain
Seamless commerce — multi-vendor order management at scale
AI-enhanced commerce platform unifying multi-vendor marketplaces and back-office operations. Real-time order tracking, supply chain intelligence, production management, and business intelligence. Powers $192M+ in network transactions across leading retail brands worldwide.
$192M+ network
transactions processed
// 06
Chempair
chempair.io
Environmental AI Data Analysis Deep Tech
Environmental data analysis platform
AI-powered environmental data analysis platform processing complex chemical and environmental datasets. Surfaces patterns and insights that accelerate research cycles and support evidence-based environmental decision-making at scale.
Environmental intelligence
at scale
// 07
Crypto Intelligence
NGO Sector — Confidential
Blockchain AI NGO Compliance
Crypto tracking & intelligence platform for NGOs
Real-time on-chain monitoring, wallet clustering, fund flow analysis and risk flagging across multiple chains. Built to strict data governance and non-profit reporting standards. Enables financial transparency, donation provenance tracking, and suspicious activity detection for NGO operations globally.
Multi-chain tracking
Real-time risk intel
How we work
"Big, complex, technical builds for global companies. Scrappy $4,000 implementations that punch well above their weight. We don't care about the budget — we care about the problem."
// 01
Discovery
Map your business problem, data landscape, constraints, and success metrics. Honest scoping before anything is proposed.
// 02
Architecture
Full system design — models, pipelines, infrastructure, security, and every integration point mapped out.
// 03
Build
Iterative development with measurable milestones. Working software at every stage — no black boxes, ever.
// 04
Deploy & Evolve
Production deployment, team training, and ongoing optimisation as your business and models improve over time.