About us
A Visionary Lifestyle by Jerman Amente
Mr. Jerman Amente is a visionary entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience. He began his journey in Adama with a grain trading company and later expanded into hospitality through the establishment of the Adama German Hotel. Building on this success, he went on to establish German Seed Cleaning, German City Mall in Adama, and the German School of Excellence, underscoring his commitment to innovation and community development.
Today, through the German Industrial Complex, he is spearheading the launch of five different factories, including Ethiopia’s largest cable and fiber optics factory.
His latest venture, German Mall Residence, is set to become a landmark development in Piazza, Addis Ababa—redefining luxury living in Ethiopia.
1992 EC - 2000 GC
Founded in 2000 with the establishment of German Grain Trade, our group began as a modest venture rooted in agriculture, selecting stones by hand to build our first warehouse. Over the years, we have grown into a diversified business group with a strong presence across multiple sectors in Ethiopia.
2000 EC - 2008 GC
In 2008, we expanded into hospitality with the launch of Adama German Hotel, a 4-star destination known for comfort and service.
2001 EC - 2009 GC
Our commitment to agricultural excellence continued with the founding of German Seed Cleaning in 2009, offering professional cleaning services for all types of grain.
2010 EC - 2018 GC
In 2018, we entered the real estate and retail market with German City Mall, a unique development offering both commercial outlets and rentals bade room units.
2012 EC - 2020 GC
This was followed by the German School of Excellence in 2020, providing high-quality education from Nursery to Grade 12.
2014 EC - 2022 GC
In 2022, we further diversified with the German Industrial Complex, a multi-factory site equipped with modern infrastructure including cable and fiber optics.
2017 EC - 2025 GC
Most recently, in 2025, we launched German Mall Residence in the heart of Addis Ababa’s Piazza—an iconic mixed-use development featuring luxury apartments and commercial space.
