The Mastercard Foundation consortium partnership Venture Meda project is an important effort that supports Ethiopian e-commerce businesses in their early and development stages. It is already clear that the project’s first year, which concludes in April, has the potential to…
Venture Meda’s Founder’s Breakfast session held on June 17th, 2023, at the prestigious Hyatt Regency brought together a selected group of startup founders and investors for a morning of engaging discussions and networking. The session, organized by Venture Meda, aimed…
In a revolutionary development for Ethiopia’s e-commerce sector, the Mastercard Foundation, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, and Iceaddis have jointly rolled out the project; Venture Meda. With a budget of $4 million, this project aims to solidify the country’s…
Tuba is revolutionizing access to Ethiopian books with its digital platform, offering eBooks and audiobooks that can be conveniently accessed through its mobile application. Founded by Dagnachew Tesfaye and Leykun Yilma, both software engineering graduates from Addis Ababa University, Tuba…
Raklias, an independent clothing brand based in Ethiopia, is making waves in the fashion industry with its unique blend of style, affordability, custom fitting and commitment to using locally available resources. Founded by Rakeb Elias, a passionate entrepreneur with a…
Blog What do you see as the future of your industry and how do you plan to stay relevant in this changing landscape? As printing costs become ever-so-expensive and the digital presence of our society is actively increasing, we envision…
Blog How do you work with your team? Do you have any philosophy behind your mode of work? From day 1, we have always made sure to bring people who only align with our vision. Thus far, we have been…
Blog Can you tell us about a project you are currently working on or a goal you are striving to achieve? Since our launch, we have only been pushing Tuba to prospective organic customers so that we can iteratively improve…
Blog How do you stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in your industry? Since we have been closely working with several of the popular names in literature and the publishing industry at large, we are well-positioned…
Blog What advice would you give to someone who is just starting out in your field of area? It goes without saying that Ethiopia, and Africa as a whole, is a long way from having the right infrastructures in place…