Partnering with EIH means investing in a future of shared prosperity.
Sectors We Invest In: Building Ethiopia’s Future
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) is at the heart of Ethiopia’s economic transformation, investing in sectors that drive national growth and prosperity. Guided by Ethiopia’s 10 Year Development Plan, EIH’s investments spans the nation’s most vital and priority sectors:
How We Categorizes Our Investments
In the identified sectors Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) classifies its investments into three main types: greenfield, brownfield, and divestments-to effectively drive growth, optimize assets, and foster private sector participation.
Greenfield Investments
These are new projects developed from scratch, allowing EIH to enter untapped markets and introduce innovative technologies with full design flexibility.
Brownfield Investments
This involves upgrading or expanding existing enterprises to improve efficiency, scale operations, and leverage established infrastructure and workforce.
Divestments
EIH uses divestments to sell partial or full ownership of assets, attracting private investment and promoting competition and innovation in the economy.
How We Design Our Investments
EIH takes a strategic, insight-driven approach to investment:
- Each sector is evaluated through a rigorous investment thesis that identifies key constraints and opportunities for growth.
- We actively monitor global trends and emerging technologies to ensure our investments are future-ready and globally competitive.
From flagship ambitious infrastructure projects and startup support, EIH’s investments are designed to unlock Ethiopia’s full potential and create lasting value for generations to come.
Our Investment Priorities
Infrastructure and logistics modernization
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Renewable and conventional energy project
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Industrial parks and manufacturing hubs
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Agribusiness and food security initiatives
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Financial services innovation
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Technology, healthcare, and education
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Investment Process
Once an investment project has been selected, it passes along the following process:
EIH’s Value Proposition
Extensive Networks
EIH Subsidiaries operators in almost all sectors with invaluable market insights.
Strategic Partner
EIH is working very closely with various Ministries and regulators, making it a lot easier to expedite the implementation of projects.
De-risking
Partner that offers finance and project development support
Clear, predictable and flexible Process
Success Stories
We have a successful diverse portfolio of investment projects at various stages of development, jointly developed with foreign investors from around the world.
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Establishment of Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)
Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) played a pivotal role in establishing the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), launched in January 2025 as a landmark achievement in Ethiopia’s financial sector modernization. As the founding shareholder with a 100% public stake in its initial stage and currently with a 25% stake, EIH partnered with the government and private investors to create a transparent and efficient capital market platform. The ESX is set to revolutionize Ethiopia’s economy by improving access to capital, fostering investment-led growth, and supporting private sector expansion, marking a historic milestone in the country’s journey toward economic liberalization and sustainable development.
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Security Printing Collaboration with Japan's Toppan Gravity
In partnership with Japan's Toppan Gravity, EIH has established a security printing company called Toppan Security Ethiopia. This joint venture, Toppan Gravity Ethiopia, also includes EIH Subsidiary companies, namely Ethiopian entities such as Berhan ena Selam Printing Enterprise and Educational Materials Production and Distribution Enterprise as shareholders. The facility aims to produce passports, national IDs, ATM cards, and other secure documents, contributing to import substitution and enhancing Ethiopia's digital infrastructure.
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Integrated Dairy and Commercial Farming Project with UK's Asset Green
EIH, along with its subsidiary company, the Ethiopian Agricultural Works Corporation, signed a $600 million shareholders' agreement with the UK's Asset Green Company to establish an Integrated Dairy and Commercial Farming Project. This initiative, to be implemented in two phases, will first focus on developing a world-class dairy farming and processing operation on 15,000 hectares. The second phase plans to expand into commercial farming of cotton, oilseeds, and rice, complemented by advanced processing facilities and an out-grower's support center to enhance value addition and market competitiveness.
These partnerships reflect EIH's commitment to growing Ethiopia’s economy and advancing technology through global collaboration.
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