Founded by Yonas Hailemariam, CEO, Kihloot is a leading tutoring platform in Ethiopia connecting students, parents, and tutors through a digital marketplace. Addressing challenges like finding qualified educators and flexible tutoring options, Kihloot offers personalized matching, verified tutors, and quality assurance through reviews and ratings.
With a scalable model targeting Ethiopia’s growing student population, Kihloot leverages technology to deliver affordable, accessible, and high-quality education. Supported by a passionate team and strategic partnerships, Kihloot is set to transform learning experiences across Ethiopia and East Africa.
Digital Services & TechnologyFounded by Abraham Tekeste, CEO, Kezyas is simplifying service navigation in Ethiopia by offering a seamless digital platform to streamline access to government and institutional services. Addressing issues like complex procedures, service variety confusion, and limited digital accessibility, Kezyas empowers users with a single platform for managing multiple processes.
With scalable market potential and a focus on innovation, Kezyas integrates USSD technology for accessibility and plans a full launch in January 2024. Supported by a skilled team, Kezyas is set to revolutionize service delivery and improve efficiency across sectors.
Founded by a 25-year-old BSc nurse, Zowie Home Care is dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable in-home healthcare services in Ethiopia. Addressing barriers to healthcare access, Zowie offers personalized care for seniors, people with disabilities, and palliative care patients through culturally informed practices and competitive pricing.
Utilizing gig workers and a technology-driven platform, Zowie delivers cost-effective care with real-time matching of clients and providers. With a scalable model and strategic partnerships, the company is set to expand its impact and redefine home healthcare accessibility.
Lelije Solutions International
Founded by Dr. Tsedenia Fasil, CEO, Lelije Solutions International is transforming school transportation in Ethiopia with a secure, efficient, and cashless digital platform. Addressing issues like student safety, punctuality, and payment inefficiencies, Lelije offers real-time tracking, digital payments, and one-time rides using digital IDs.
Targeting Ethiopia’s 21 million students, Lelije has secured licensing, partnerships, and awards like Bruh and Solve IT, positioning itself as a leader in modern school transportation solutions.
BetterLife Home-Based Healthcare
Founded by Dr. Mulugeta Gebremariam, CEO, along with a team of co-founders, BetterLife Home-Based Healthcare is dedicated to transforming home healthcare services in Ethiopia. Recognizing the increasing demand for personalized and accessible care due to chronic illnesses, post-COVID-19 complications, and palliative needs, the company offers innovative, affordable, and continuous healthcare solutions directly to patients’ homes.
BetterLife specializes in preventive care, nursing, physiotherapy, telemedicine, and specialized services such as psychiatric nursing and speech therapy. By integrating technology-driven solutions, care coordination, and partnerships with laboratories, BetterLife ensures seamless healthcare delivery, making quality care accessible and efficient.
MEDHHANET of Utopia e-Pharma PLC
Medhhanet is a digital health platform transforming the way healthcare services are delivered in Ethiopia. By integrating telehealth, real-time pharmacy inventory, online payments, and seamless medicine delivery, Medhhanet addresses critical gaps in accessibility and efficiency.
Through its innovative solutions, the platform empowers pharmacies with digital tools for stock management and patients with convenient access to consultations, medicine orders, and detailed product information. Medhhanet bridges the gap between technology and healthcare, making quality medical services more accessible to all.
Success in Action Association (SAA)
Established by Mr. Bekeru Furi in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Success in Action Association (SAA) is a non-profit organization addressing youth unemployment and poverty. Through innovative vocational training in fields like entrepreneurship, leadership, and mobile maintenance, SAA equips young people with marketable skills and sustainable income opportunities.
Since its inception, SAA has trained over 75,000 youth, collaborating with the Ministry of Education to create practical, impactful programs that foster economic resilience and community development.
Waza Trading plc, founded by Melat Belayneh in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, specializes in democratizing and digitizing sales, marketing, and event organizing skills. With a background in media management, Melat established Waza to address the skills gap and unfair pricing in the events industry by creating a mobile app and call center that consolidates all event-related services. This platform offers a complete solution from hiring event staff like waiters and DJs to renting equipment, all within the client's budget and preferences.
Washlink GCS O.M plc, founded by Falema Garedow in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is pioneering the laundry service industry with its innovative app, Endode. The company aims to simplify laundry services for urban residents by connecting them with local laundry providers through a user-friendly digital platform. The app allows customers to find, schedule, and pay for laundry services conveniently, addressing the high demand for reliable and accessible washing services in urban areas.
Washlink GCS focuses on empowering local women and unemployed youths by providing them with a platform to earn a steady income from the comfort of their homes. This initiative not only facilitates employment but also integrates these service providers into the formal economy.
I Capital Africa Institute
Founded by Dr. Gemechu Waktola in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I Capital Africa Institute is focused on revolutionizing parking management with its Shofer parking solutions. Dr. Waktola, seeing the challenges in urban transportation, particularly parking, established the Institute to introduce innovative, technology-driven solutions for better efficiency and security.The Institute specializes in digital parking solutions that integrate app technology for real-time tracking and digital payments, addressing major issues such as unregulated parking fees and inadequate parking space management..