eQUB and Gebeya form strategic partnership

eQUB and Gebeya Announce Strategic Partnership to Provide Ethiopian Youth Access to Talent Clouds with Credit Access and Flexible Payment Options

By Gebeya

September 25, 2024

Gebeya, the leading Pan-African tech leadership company specializing in SaaS-enabled configurable talent cloud innovation has formed a strategic partnership with eQUB Financial Technologies PLC, a pioneering digital platform facilitating peer-to-peer lending and savings for RoSCAs.

This collaboration is designed to provide structured payment plans and credit access for the trainees who are subscribing on talent clouds powered by Gebeya such as safaricom Talent Cloud enabling the youth to access affordable financing for their upskilling and career advancement.

This partnership marks a significant step forward in democratizing access to world-class tech training across Ethiopia. 

“This partnership with eQUB allows us to extend more opportunities to our Talent Cloud subscribers,” said Amadou Daffe, CEO & Co-founder of Gebeya. “By offering financing options, we’re removing the financial barriers to entry, ensuring that no talent is left behind. Together, we are building the next generation of tech professionals in Ethiopia.”

eQUB’s platform will seamlessly integrate with Gebeya’s Talent Cloud to offer financing options to cover the costs associated with the comprehensive tech training programs Gebeya provides. These programs span critical fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity, among others. The partnership will help Gebeya scale its efforts to reach 20,000 trainees over the next year, providing much-needed support in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

“Partnering with Gebeya aligns perfectly with our goal to provide innovative financial solutions that empower individuals,” said Alexander Hizikias, CEO of eQUB. “We are proud to offer trainees the financial flexibility they need to succeed, while also contributing to the broader goal of expanding Ethiopia’s tech ecosystem.”

About eQUB

Equb Financial Technologies PLC is a digital platform that provides peer-to-peer lending and savings solutions for Rotational Saving and Credit Associations (RoSCAs). Through innovative fintech solutions, eQUB is transforming traditional savings systems into a more efficient and accessible platform, helping users achieve financial goals with ease.

About Gebeya

Gebeya is a leading Pan-African tech leadership company that specializes in SaaS-enabled custom talent cloud innovation. Through its Talent Cloud, Gebeya is creating opportunities for Africa’s tech talents by offering world-class training, mentorship, and placement services.

For Gebeya Media Inquiries:
Monalisa Haile, Marketing Director, Gebeya Inc. - monalisa.haile@gebeya.com

For eQUB Media Inquiries:
Amanuel Melaku, Sales Manager, sales@equb.app