About Prime Capital S.C.
Building Ethiopia's Financial Future Through Integrity, Innovation, and Leadership
Corporate Overview
Prime Capital S.C. is a pioneering investment banking firm established to drive Ethiopia's capital market development. Founded with a clear vision to transform the financial landscape, we bring together deep market expertise and innovative solutions.
Our foundation is built on regulatory excellence and a commitment to the highest standards of corporate governance. We operate with full compliance with Ethiopian securities regulations while maintaining international best practices.
With a team of seasoned professionals and strategic partnerships, we're positioned to deliver comprehensive investment banking and advisory services that meet the evolving needs of our clients.
Company Statistics
Vision 2030
To be the leading and most trusted investment banking partner in Ethiopia — driving the growth of a vibrant capital market through innovation, integrity, and world-class expertise.
Mission
To empower Ethiopian enterprises and investors through innovative, independent, and accessible investment banking solutions that unlock capital market opportunities.
Core Values — The PRIME Principles
Partnership & Professionalism
Collaborative excellence in every engagement
Responsibility & Reliability
Trusted stewardship of client interests
Integrity & Innovation
Ethical leadership with creative solutions
Market Leadership & Mutual Growth
Pioneering sustainable progress together
Excellence & Empowerment
Delivering exceptional value and opportunity
Strategic Context
HGER 2.0 Reform
Ethiopia's Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda creates generational opportunity for investment banking
$4.9B SME Gap
Prime Capital bridges Ethiopia's significant SME financing gap through innovative solutions
Market Leadership
Supporting privatization, infrastructure financing, and non-bank funding channels
Governance & Organizational Structure
Board of Directors
Provides oversight and strategic direction
Executive Management
Handles daily leadership and operations
Control & Support Units
Manages compliance, risk, finance, and IT
Board of Directors
Our distinguished board brings directors of combined expertise in finance, technology, and strategic leadership.
Mukemil Bedru
Board Chairperson
MBA • BSc
Tewdros M. Delelgn
D/Board Chairman
MBA • BA
Habib Mohammed
Executive Board Director
MSc • BSc
Behailu Aregahgn
Board Secretary
MBA, BA in Management
Kalkidan Niguse
Board Director
MBA, BA in Management
Banteyrga Kebede
Board Director
MBA, BA in Management
Leake Melaku
Board Director
MBA (AAU), BA in Management (Haramaya University)
Executive Management
Experienced leaders driving operational excellence and strategic innovation.
Habib Mohammed
Chief Executive Officer
FCCA, MBA (University of Greenwich), BA (Jimma University)
Haileleul Kassa Merha
Chief Operating Officer
MSc (International Business), BA (Economics)
Frezer Ayele
Chief Compliant Officer
MBA (General Management), BA (Business Management)
Corporate Social Responsibility
Education & Empowerment
Supporting education, entrepreneurship training, and financial literacy programs that empower youth and SMEs across Ethiopia.
Green Growth & Sustainability
Contributing to Ethiopia's green growth strategy by promoting ESG-aligned investments and community engagement initiatives.