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Addis Ababa Angels Network
Digital transformation, one startup at a time. | Addis Ababa Angels Network is a group of individual investors whose aim is to promote economic development and...
Addis Ababa Angels Network
Digital transformation, one startup at a time. | Addis Ababa Angels Network is a group of individual investors whose aim is to promote economic development and sustainability in Ethiopia. They strongly believe in the transformational capacity of a strong startup ecosystem on the Ethiopian economy. Hence, the members have come together to draw on their experiences and consolidate their financial resources to back early-stage technology, and tech-enabled innovative businesses.
General information
Firm type
Angel Network
Location
Region
Africa
Country
Ethiopia
City
Addis Ababa
Corporate office
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Principals
Shem Asefaw
Founder
Addis Alemayehou
Founder
Henok Assefa
Founder
Adam Abate
Founder
Joseph Kibur
Founder
Levi Girma
Founder
Amaha Bekele
Business Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Addis Ababa Angels Network?
Shem Asefaw, Addis Alemayehou, Henok Assefa, Adam Abate, Joseph Kibur and Levi Girma act as the named founders. Amaha Bekele participates as a business partner. No single CIO or investment committee is disclosed.
How does Addis Ababa Angels Network source proprietary deal flow?
The network maintains a partnership with blueMoon Ethiopia as an incubator. It also works with GIZ for ecosystem development. These relationships supply early-stage opportunities inside Ethiopia.
Is Addis Ababa Angels Network structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a member-led angel network. Multiple founders from separate operating companies participate. No family wealth origin is disclosed.
Does Addis Ababa Angels Network participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The network focuses on direct investments into Ethiopian companies at seed and early stages. No fund commitments are referenced in available records.
What investment stages does Addis Ababa Angels Network typically target?
The network targets early stage, seed, start-up and growth opportunities. All activity centers on Ethiopia.
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