Hulugram

Hulugram is an Ethiopian super app founded in 2021, designed as a chat-based social engagement platform built on the Telegram Messenger interface.

It offers a comprehensive solution for messaging, social networking, e-commerce, and digital payments, specifically catering to the Ethiopian market and the Horn of Africa. The app enhances the Telegram experience with localized features and aims to consolidate essential digital services into a single platform. The core services of Hulugram include instant messaging, voice calls, an in-app marketplace for peer-to-peer shopping, digital payments, and social networking features. It also provides entertainment options like music playback and games, along with localization tools for over 20 languages. The company, founded by Leoul Mekonnen, Tabor Shiferaw, and Birhan, operates under Infinity Technology PLC and has raised $120,000 in funding. With over 1 million downloads, Hulugram targets Ethiopia's young, tech-savvy population and aims to expand its services across the region.