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Ethiopian
Founders

The people building Ethiopia's startup ecosystem — founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders in Addis, across Africa, and in the diaspora.

Abel Aregawi Kebede
Abel Aregawi Kebede
CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethio IQ
Backed by
Reach For ChangeMastercard Foundation
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Abel Engida
Abel Engida
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Teraki App
Backed by
Renew Capital
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Abenazzer B. Tadesse
Abenazzer B. Tadesse
Empowering Entrepreneurship & Innovation
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Abenezer Alemayehu
Abenezer Alemayehu
Founder
📍 United States, Greater Seattle Area
Ehud Ai Studio
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Abenezer Bekele
Abenezer Bekele
CTO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Santim pay
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Abenezer T
Abenezer T
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tripways
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Abubeker Rahmeto
Abubeker Rahmeto
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Moveup Media
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Addis Alemayehou
Addis Alemayehou
Chairman @ Kazana Group
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Alexander Hizikias
Alexander Hizikias
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
eQUB
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Amadou Daffe
Amadou Daffe
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Gebeya Inc
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Amir Redwan
Amir Redwan
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ChipChip
Backed by
Renew Capital
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Ammanuel Esrael
Ammanuel Esrael
Co-founder
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Yimaru Academy
Backed by
Reach For ChangeMastercard Foundation
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Angesom Teklay
Angesom Teklay
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kacha | ካቻ
Convex Technologies
Hulugram
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Aristotle Gizaw
Aristotle Gizaw
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Temari le Temari
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Asfaw Muleta
Asfaw Muleta
Founder & CEO
📍 Oromia, Ethiopia
Faana Milkaa'inaa(TAGs) PLC
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BInyam Minybel
BInyam Minybel
CTO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
StriveIn
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Beamlak Alemayehu
Beamlak Alemayehu
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Medanit
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Bereket Engida
Bereket Engida
Founder & CEO
📍 San Francisco, USA
Better Auth
Backed by
Y Combinator
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Bereket Getachew
Bereket Getachew
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
SINQ
Backed by
GIZ
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Bereket Shimekit
Bereket Shimekit
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
StriveIn
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Bernard Laurendeau
Bernard Laurendeau
Co-founder
📍 San Francisco | Addis Ababa | Tokyo
Arifpay
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Bersufekad Getachew Amare
Bersufekad Getachew Amare
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
EagleLion System Technology
Dubeale
StarPay
Backed by
Dashen Bank
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Betelhem Dessie
Betelhem Dessie
CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Betelhem Fikre
Betelhem Fikre
Co-Founder & COO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Zafree
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Bethelhem Dejene
Bethelhem Dejene
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Zafree
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Biniyam Daniel
Biniyam Daniel
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis AI
Backed by
NVIDIA InceptionGoogle for StartupsQUBIC LabsDigital GreenE.A Research
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Binyam Alemu, MD
Binyam Alemu, MD
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
B
BlueHealth Ethiopia
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Biruk Mamo
Biruk Mamo
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
AynuLabs
Kuraztech
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Bisrat Degefa
Bisrat Degefa
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Saudi Arabia
TruBuild
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Bisrat Fikru
Bisrat Fikru
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Digital Equb
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Bisrategebriel Fisseha
Bisrategebriel Fisseha
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kuraztech
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Blen Hailu
Blen Hailu
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kabba Transport
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Bruk Getahun
Bruk Getahun
Co-Founder and CMO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ChipChip
Backed by
Renew Capital
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Chimala Kalid
Chimala Kalid
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
SINQ
Backed by
GIZ
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Christian Teshome
Christian Teshome
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Konjo Foods
Backed by
Jasiri
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Dagim Jida
Dagim Jida
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Semuni
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Dagim Teklay
Dagim Teklay
Co-founder
📍 Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Dass Venture Community
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Dagmawi Bedilu Degefe
Dagmawi Bedilu Degefe
Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Efuye Gela
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Dagmawi Esayas
Dagmawi Esayas
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ScholarXIV
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Dagmawi Yohannes
Dagmawi Yohannes
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Edopia
Backed by
Habesha Creative Lab
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Daniel Bekele
Daniel Bekele
CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ashewa Technologies
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Daniel Degemu
Daniel Degemu
Founder and Creative Director
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
NEDF Design
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Daniel Getachew
Daniel Getachew
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Guzo Technologies
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Dawit Abraham
Dawit Abraham
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Beemi
Backed by
Renew Capital
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Dawit T.
Dawit T.
CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Lucy AI
Backed by
IceaddisHabesha Creative LabGoethe-InstitutCreative Hub Ethiopia
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Dina Yacob
Dina Yacob
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
SINQ
Backed by
GIZ
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Eden Tadesse
Eden Tadesse
Founder & CEO
📍 Berlin, Germany
Invicta
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Efri Dereje
Efri Dereje
Co-Founder and CMO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Evora Moments
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Endrias Esrael
Endrias Esrael
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Yimaru Academy
Backed by
Reach For ChangeMastercard Foundation
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Endriyas Yeshidniber
Endriyas Yeshidniber
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
klik delivery
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Ermias Tegegn Retta
Ermias Tegegn Retta
Founder & CEO
GraceERP Consultancy
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Ermiyas Belete
Ermiyas Belete
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Jasper Ethiopia
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Estephanos Zewdie
Estephanos Zewdie
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
JEMLA
Backed by
kazana Fund
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Eyoeal Kefyalew
Eyoeal Kefyalew
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Afriwork
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Ezedin Kamil
Ezedin Kamil
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tina Mart
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Fanuel Almaw
Fanuel Almaw
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Askuala Link
Backed by
Reach For ChangeMastercard Foundation
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Fanuel Yilma
Fanuel Yilma
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
SINQ
Backed by
GIZ
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Gemechu Ejara Gezahagne
Gemechu Ejara Gezahagne
Founder
📍 Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Swift Success Institute
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Habtamu Tadesse
Habtamu Tadesse
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Arifpay
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Hailu Gebretsadike
Hailu Gebretsadike
Co-Founder & CTO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Digital Equb
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Hannes Garben
Hannes Garben
Co-Founder & CFO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ChipChip
Backed by
Renew Capital
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Hao Zheng
Hao Zheng
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BeU delivery
Backed by
Y Combinator
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Hilina Resom
Hilina Resom
📍 United Arab Emirates
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Hiruy Amanuel
Hiruy Amanuel
Co-founder
📍 United States
Gebeya Inc
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Huruy .K
Huruy .K
Co-founder
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Mellapay
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Israel Goytom
Israel Goytom
Co-Founder and CTO
📍 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Synheart AI
Chapa
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Kal Kassa
Kal Kassa
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BitcoinBirr
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Kaland Getahun
Kaland Getahun
Co-Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
JEMLA
Backed by
kazana Fund
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Kaleb Tilahun
Kaleb Tilahun
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Debo Market
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Kalkidan Demille
Kalkidan Demille
Co-Founder & COO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis AI
Backed by
NVIDIA InceptionGoogle for StartupsQUBIC LabsDigital GreenE.A Research
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Kidist Tesfaye
Kidist Tesfaye
CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
YeneHealth
Backed by
ALX ETHIOPIAThe HealthTech Hub Africa
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Kidus Asfaw
Kidus Asfaw
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kubik, Inc.
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Kidus Yared
Kidus Yared
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hasab AI
Backed by
NVIDIA Inception
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KinfeMichael Tariku
KinfeMichael Tariku
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Better Auth
Backed by
Y Combinator
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Leoul Mekonnen
Leoul Mekonnen
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Hulugram
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Lwam Berhane
Lwam Berhane
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
JEMLA
Backed by
kazana Fund
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Mahlet Seyoum
Mahlet Seyoum
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kokeb
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Markos Lemma
Markos Lemma
Co-founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Mekides Minlike
Mekides Minlike
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
LAMBAGRO Energy Solutions
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Mengaye Yechale
Mengaye Yechale
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ras Innovate plc
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Meron Sileshi Mekonnen
Meron Sileshi Mekonnen
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
NextGen Agri Voices
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Mikyas Atskemariam
Mikyas Atskemariam
Co-Founder & CTO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Afriwork
Armada Mining
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Misikir Adane
Misikir Adane
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Muyalogy
Jiret
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Miuz Desta
Miuz Desta
Co-Founder and CTO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kacha | ካቻ
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Nael Hailemariam
Nael Hailemariam
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Chapa
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Nahom Tsegaye
Nahom Tsegaye
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Teraki App
Backed by
Renew Capital
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Nathan Damtew
Nathan Damtew
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Jami
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Nathnael Moges
Nathnael Moges
Co-Founder & CTO
📍 Kigali, Rwanda
Efuye Gela
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Natnael Adane
Natnael Adane
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Muyalogy
Jiret
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Natnael Mekonnen Tsehay
Natnael Mekonnen Tsehay
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Room.et
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Natnael kebede
Natnael kebede
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tesfa AI
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Nebiyat Teklu
Nebiyat Teklu
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Blih Ops
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Nebiyou Yirga
Nebiyou Yirga
Venture Fellow, Innovation Manager, Ecosystem Builder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Nebyu Zekariyas Zewde
Nebyu Zekariyas Zewde
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mereb Technologies
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Nohe Fekade
Nohe Fekade
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Redeat Ephrem
Redeat Ephrem
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Edopia
Backed by
Habesha Creative Lab
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Samuel Sisay
Samuel Sisay
Co-Founder & CTO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Beemi
Backed by
Renew Capital
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Selam Yihun
Selam Yihun
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
PLAFKO
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Selamawit Alemu
Selamawit Alemu
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Fidel Tutorial
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Semegn Tadesse
Semegn Tadesse
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Afriwork
Armada Mining
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Semere Kidu Gebrekidan
Semere Kidu Gebrekidan
Founder & CEO
📍 Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
AFRICAN MARKET GROUP
Dass Venture Community
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Shemlse Gebremedhin Kassa
Shemlse Gebremedhin Kassa
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
eTech
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Solomon Geremew
Solomon Geremew
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Blue Tech Agro Solution
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Solomon Kassa
Solomon Kassa
Founder
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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Sophonias Dawit
Sophonias Dawit
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Enzirt Engineering
Backed by
Jasiri
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Sosh Furi
Sosh Furi
Founder & CTO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kabba Transport
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Tabor Shiferaw
Tabor Shiferaw
Co-Founder and CTO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Convex Technologies
Hulugram
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Temesgen Geberehiowt .Phd
Temesgen Geberehiowt .Phd
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Zmall delivery
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Temesgen Tewelde
Temesgen Tewelde
Co-Founder and CTO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Room.et
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Temkin Mengistu
Temkin Mengistu
Founder & Managing Director
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Snapwre
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Tensaye Desalegn
Tensaye Desalegn
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Santim pay
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Tettemqe Endalamaw Aberra
Tettemqe Endalamaw Aberra
Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abal
Wovera
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Tigabu Haile
Tigabu Haile
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ESHI እሺ
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Valerie Bowden
Valerie Bowden
Founder & CEO
📍 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
CRDLE
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Yared Ayalew
Yared Ayalew
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
HahuCloud
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Yared Taddese
Yared Taddese
Co-Founder & COO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mereb Technologies
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YasIn AmAn
YasIn AmAn
Co-Founder & COO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
ChipChip
Backed by
Renew Capital
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Yeayinshet Mamo
Yeayinshet Mamo
Co-Founder and CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Evora Moments
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Yitbarek Sisay
Yitbarek Sisay
Co-Founder & COO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Yohana Ermias Teshome
Yohana Ermias Teshome
Co-Founder & CPO
📍 Seattle, Washington, United States
eQUB
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Yosef Tesfaye
Yosef Tesfaye
Co-Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Sweaven Solutions
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Yoseph Anku
Yoseph Anku
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Auction Ethiopia
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Yuma Sasaki
Yuma Sasaki
CEO/ Co-founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dodai Manufacturing PLC
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Zerubabel Yohannes
Zerubabel Yohannes
Founder & CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Zare Gebeya
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kaleb kebede
kaleb kebede
CEO
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Nova Streaming
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mintesnot fesseha
mintesnot fesseha
Founder
📍 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
YE-BUNA
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