The Ethiopian century: why patient capital wins on the frontier
A young population, a reforming economy, and a generation of founders — the case for the long horizon.
Insights & research
Our perspective on Ethiopian markets, sectors, and the long arc of frontier capital — written for founders and institutional partners who think in decades.
From bean to brand: capturing value in Ethiopian coffee
Moving up the value chain — why processing and origin branding are the next frontier for returns.
Birr, reform, and the road to foreign capital
What currency liberalisation and capital-market reform mean for investors entering Ethiopia.
Powering the highlands: the long arc of energy and infrastructure
Hydropower, renewables, and the logistics corridors that quietly underwrite a decade of growth.
Mobile-first finance and the economics of inclusion
Why a young, mobile-native population is rewriting how financial services reach the unbanked.