established on November 10, 1994, is Ethiopia's pioneering private bank. It began operations on February 13, 1995, with 486 founding shareholders and a paid-up capital of 24.2 million Birr. Over the years, the bank has experienced significant growth, with its paid-up capital reaching 10.3 billion Birr and total assets amounting to 173 billion Birr. Awash Bank operates over 730 branches across the country, solidifying its position as a leading private commercial bank in Ethiopia.