About Chigign

‘Chigign’ is a reality TV show dedicated to elevating entrepreneurship and angel investing in Ethiopia. It’s a platform for entrepreneurs to gain access to capital and management expertise. The show aims to encourage and educate entrepreneurs, youth, and society at large about the importance of entrepreneurship, private equity, angel investing, and the private sector in Ethiopia.

After entrepreneurs apply to pitch, they will receive training on private equity and best practices in pitching their  businesses. Entrepreneurs who are selected for the show will pitch to a panel of investors on  national television and will receive feedback and coaching. Entrepreneurs with the best businesses will receive investments. Are you an entrepreneur? Apply to appear on the show

Our Partners

Panelists

Addis Alemayehou

Founder and CEO of 251 Communications

Founder and CEO of 251 Communications, an Addis Ababa-based public relations firm and a co-founder of KANA TV

Laura Davis

a partner at RENEW.

RENEW is the most active foreign private equity investor in Ethiopia, with a growing portfolio of companies.

Harish Khotari

Harsh Kothari

Founder of Mohan Group

A passionate entrepreneur and charity advocate from Mohan Group. Born in Ethiopia, he spent more of his formative years in Addis Ababa.

Tsedeke Yihune

Tsedeke Yihune

CEO of Flintstone Engineering and Flintstone Homes

Founder & CEO of Flintstone Engineering and Flintstone Homes with over 30 years of experience in Civic Engineering.