# Retail chains headquartered in Ethiopia
Tamtam tracks 25 retail chains headquartered in Ethiopia. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by ethio telecom, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia and Dashen Bank. Their median headcount is 1,121. Half of them were founded in 1999 or later.
These are large and mid-sized financial service and telecommunications companies based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Most of the companies are banks, with founding dates ranging from 1942 to 2010. Among them are Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, a pioneer in modern banking, and Dashen Bank, which offers a wide range of services. ethio telecom is a telecommunications company with over 128 years of experience. Awash Bank is a private bank emphasizing financial inclusion.
The data shows a strong concentration of financial institutions, with 14 out of 15 companies operating in the banking or financial services sector. All companies listed are headquartered in Addis Ababa. This indicates the city's role as a central hub for Ethiopia's financial and telecommunications industries.
๐ช๐น Ethiopia ยท 25 companies ยท Updated Nov 12, 2026
| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [ethio telecom](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ethio-telecom) (ethiotelecom.et)
A pioneering telecom company in Africa with over 128 years of experience, leading Ethiopia towards a bright future while prioritizing customer feedback and interaction | Telecommunications | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 13,267 | 1894 |
| 2 | [Commercial Bank of Ethiopia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/commercial-bank-of-ethiopia) (combanketh.et)
Established in 1942, this bank is a pioneer in modern banking in Ethiopia, with over 1800 branches nationwide | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 7,671 | 1942 |
| 3 | [Dashen Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dashen-bank) (dashenbanksc.com)
Leading Ethiopian bank with 850+ branches and outlets offering a wide range of banking services to individuals and businesses | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 3,494 | 1995 |
| 4 | [Bank of Abyssinia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bank-of-abyssinia) (bankofabyssinia.com)
Established in 1996, this bank in Ethiopia has experienced significant growth and offers domestic, international, and special banking services to customers nationwide | Financial Services | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 3,119 | 1996 |
| 5 | [Cooperative Bank of Oromia](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cooperative-bank-of-oromia) (coopbankoromia.com.et)
A cooperative bank in Ethiopia, focusing on providing banking solutions to communities, particularly cooperatives and agro-based businesses, with a commitment to integrity and customer satisfaction | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 2,770 | 2004 |
| 6 | [Dashen Bank S.C.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dashen-bank-s-c) (dashenbanksc.com)
An Ethiopian bank named after Mount Dashen, striving for unparalleled excellence through modern technology, efficient services, and trained personnel | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 2,675 | 1995 |
| 7 | [Oromia Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/oromia-bank) (oromiabank.com)
Established in accordance with Ethiopian laws, Oromia Bank offers banking services with over 300 branches and a capital of Birr 3 billion | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,747 | 2008 |
| 8 | [Awash Bank S.C.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/awash-bank-s-c) (awashbank.com)
Ethiopia's leading private bank offers retail, corporate, international, and interest-free banking services, emphasizing financial inclusion, sustainability, innovation, and community engagement for a brighter future | Financial Services | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,739 | 1994 |
| 9 | [Zemen Bank S.C.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zemen-bank-s-c) (zemenbank.com)
Offering professional banking services in Ethiopia with multiple branch outlets, ATMs, POS terminals, and technologically-based services tailored to customers' needs and preferences | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,695 | 2007 |
| 10 | [Awash Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/awash-bank) (awashbank.com)
A leading private commercial bank in Ethiopia with over 535 branches, significant growth in paid-up capital and assets, and exceptional customer service | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,358 | 1994 |
| 11 | [Abay Bank S.C.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/abay-bank-s-c) (abaybanksc.com)
A financial institution in Ethiopia promoting growth and development by providing banking services to various sectors and fostering economic empowerment | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,339 | 2010 |
| 12 | [Hibret Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hibret-bank) (hibretbank.com.et)
A leading financial services provider in Africa, focused on innovation, digitization, customer centricity, employee development, and inclusive partnership across the region | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,202 | 1998 |
| 13 | [Amhara Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/amhara-bank) (amharabank.com.et)
Ethiopian company specializing in providing top-notch security services, ensuring safety and peace of mind for all clients | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,121 | 2022 |
| 14 | [Bunna Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bunna-bank) (bunnabanksc.com)
A banking institution in Ethiopia established in 2009 to offer financial services, fully licensed by the National Bank of Ethiopia | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,107 | 2009 |
| 15 | [Wegagen Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wegagen-bank) (wegagen.com)
Leading private bank in Ethiopia offering a variety of banking products and services through branches, cards, and e-banking channels nationwide | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 1,020 | 1997 |
| 16 | [Nib InternationalBank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nib-internationalbank) (nibbanksc.com)
Established in 1999, our company operates as a financial institution in Ethiopia, offering banking services to a wide range of customers | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 943 | 1999 |
| 17 | [Berhan Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/berhan-bank) (berhanbanksc.com)
Established in 2009, this company provides comprehensive banking services with a focus on integrity and aims to deliver stress-free banking experiences | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 740 | 2009 |
| 18 | [Awash Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/awash-bank-addis-ababa) (awashbank.com)
A pioneering private bank in Ethiopia with a focus on growth, financial performance, accessibility, and corporate social responsibility for community development | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 605 | 1995 |
| 19 | [Enat Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/enat-bank) (enatbanksc.com)
An Ethiopian bank focused on empowering women and providing excellent customer service, offering innovative financial products tailored to individual needs | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 578 | 2013 |
| 20 | [Hijra Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hijra-bank) (hijra-bank.com)
An Ethiopian bank dedicated to ethical banking practices for the diverse community in the region | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 464 | 2020 |
| 21 | [MOENCO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/moenco) (moencoethiopia.com)
A leading automotive company representing over 20 brands, focused on providing the ultimate customer experience through modernized service shops and parts distribution centers | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 428 | 1959 |
| 22 | [ZamZam Bank S.C](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zamzam-bank-s-c) (zamzambank.com)
A pioneering interest-free bank in Ethiopia, ZamZam Bank focuses on financial inclusion for all, offering Sharia'h compliant services with advanced technology and excellent customer service | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 384 | 2020 |
| 23 | [Tsehay Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/tsehay-bank) (tsehaybank.com.et)
Providing modern, reliable banking services in East Africa through regular and Islamic banking options, with a focus on digital innovation and customer satisfaction | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 341 | 2022 |
| 24 | [Ahadu Bank](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ahadu-bank) (ahadubank.com)
This company specializes in promoting inclusive intermediation services, facilitating fair and equitable transactions between various parties in the marketplace | Banking | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 310 | 2022 |
| 25 | [Ethiopost](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ethiopost) (ethio.post)
With 130 years of experience, the company modernizes postal services in Ethiopia, supports e-commerce, and aims to be a leader in the industry | Postal Services | ๐ช๐น Addis Ababa | 185 | 1894 |
## How this list is built
Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
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