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Pioneering Credit Intelligence in Ethiopia

Building Ethiopia’s financial backbone to unlock trillions in new lending and drive a 10x economic multiplier.

The Opportunity

Economic Growth

With a projected GDP growth of 6.5-7.4% and banking sector liberalization starting in 2025, Ethiopia is poised for a financial transformation.

The Gap

Currently, less than 1% of adults are covered by the public registry. This leaves millions without access to formal credit.

Our Solution: EthioTrustScore

The first semi private credit reporting agency in Ethiopia.

Banks

Loan repayment data

Telecoms

Telebirr, bill payments

Utilities

Electricity, Water bills

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Centralized Credit Profile

Why EthioTrustScore Matters

Bridging the gap between financial institutions and the Ethiopian people.

For Banks & Lenders

  • Reduce Non-Performing Loans significantly.
  • Move away from 100-200% collateral requirements.
  • Unlock new revenue streams by serving the unbanked.

For Individuals & SMEs

  • Access credit without needing property collateral.
  • Build a financial reputation using Telebirr/Utility bills.
  • Get lower interest rates for good repayment history.

Trusted, Secure, & Compliant

NBE Compliant

Fully licensed and operating under National Bank of Ethiopia directives.

Data Privacy

Bank-grade encryption protecting critical personal and financial data.

Global Standards

Aligned with IFC/World Bank best practices for credit reporting.

Understanding EthioTrustScore

Your "financial report card" summarizing your borrowing history and reliability.

Illustrative Example
Sample Credit Report

Score Composition

35%
Payment History
Paying bills on time
30%
Credit Utilization
Ratio of current debt to limit
15%
History Length
Age of credit accounts
20%
Mix & New Credit
Types of credit and inquiries

For Individuals

How to build your score

You can build a strong credit score by leveraging "positive data". This isn't just about bank loans—everyday payments count.

Utility Payments

Water and electricity bills paid on time.

Mobile Money

Consistent Telebirr transaction history.

Micro-loans

Repaying small digital loans promptly.

Driving Economic Transformation

Unlocking potential and accelerating growth for Ethiopia.

$10-$20 Billion

Addition to nominal GDP by 2035

35%

Target adult coverage in 5 years

20-40%

Reduction in defaults

Strategic Analysis

Strengths

  • First-mover advantage in private credit reporting.
  • Strong alignment with the 10-Year National Plan.
  • Scalable technology infrastructure.

Weaknesses

  • High initial setup costs ($5-15M).
  • Consumer education gap regarding credit scores.

Opportunities

  • Integration with Digital ID (Fayda).
  • Explosive fintech and mobile money growth.
  • Banking liberalization.

Threats

  • Macroeconomic instability.
  • Reluctance in data sharing among institutions.
EthioTrustScore Investment Overview

Business Model

Core Reports

ETB 1,000 fee per report. Includes credit scores and localized fraud alerts.

B2B Subscriptions

Recurring revenue from banks for portfolio monitoring and analytics.

Value-Added Services

Identity verification, debt collection tools, and premium analytics.

Projections (5-Year)

Year 1 (Setup)ETB 50M
Year 3 (Growth)30M Records
Year 5 (Scale)ETB 500M+
Target Margin20%+
ROI: 25-30% IRR for strategic partners

Implementation Plan

Phase 1

Foundation

  • Secure NBE License
  • Seed Capital $5-15M
  • Partner Global Tech
Phase 2

Onboarding

  • Integrate Data Providers
  • Pilot with major banks (CBE)
  • System testing
Phase 3

Expansion

  • Consumer Tools Launch
  • Financial Literacy Campaigns
  • National Scale
Phase 4

Roadmap

  • Implement machine learning on the data to transform the EthioTrustScore into an AI-driven company
  • Integrate AI chat and voice services for customer support
  • Develop Android/iOS app

Join the Financial Revolution

Partner with us to build the infrastructure of trust in Ethiopia.

We seek strategic investors and partners for equity or joint ventures.

Get in Touch

Visit Us

Fairfax, VA
United States

Email Us

kirillYSC@gmail.com

Call Us

+1 571 276-0986

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EthioTrustScore

Pioneering financial inclusion through data-driven credit reporting in Ethiopia.

Contact Us

Fairfax, VA
United States

kirillYSC@gmail.com

+1 571 276-0986

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