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Zemen Bank Corporate and SME Loans

Key Information
Organisation
Zemen Bank
Status
Open
Type
Debt Financing
Amount
ETB 1,000,000 – 50,000,000
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Description

Prominent Ethiopian commercial bank providing structured debt to high-growth SMEs and corporate clients involved in domestic and international trade.

Eligibility Criteria

Registered Ethiopian enterprises. Strong focus on businesses generating foreign exchange or engaging in import substitution.

Focus Sectors

Manufacturing, Export, Trade, Real Estate

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