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The foundation
Connect Platform
Identity, access, integrations, notifications and analytics — the layer every other Grandeur service is built on.
Single identityRole-based accessAPI integrationsLive analytics
FROM ADDIS ABABA TO AFRICA AND BEYOND
Cloud WiFi advertising & guest intelligence
Turn every guest login into measurable revenue
Grandeur Connect connects hotels, malls, restaurants, taxis and public venues to a single advertising network — capturing verified guest profiles at the captive portal and serving the right promotion to the right visitor, in real time.
One ecosystem for smart connectivity, digital advertising, live streaming, enterprise systems and applied AI — engineered to be connected, secure, intelligent and built to scale.
Guest WiFi monetisationTargeted ad deliveryConsent-first data
Live network
Hotels · Malls · Cafés · Taxis · Buses · Public venues
Live network
The Grandeur network, right now
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Connected venues
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Guests reached
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Cities covered
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Connected taxis
Coverage
Where guests connect with Grandeur
Every pin is a live venue on the network. Filter by venue type to see where your campaign would run.
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All venues on the map
Top cities
Addis Ababa1
The Grandeur Connect ecosystem
Not a collection of apps — an interconnected ecosystem
Grandeur Connect is a technology and digital innovation company based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. We build connected platforms where people, businesses, data, payments, content and systems work together — six divisions sharing one identity layer, one data model and one cloud.
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Smart connectivity
Connect WiFi
Guest WiFi turned into a digital customer experience across malls, hotels, restaurants, airports, campuses and public spaces.
Captive portalGuest profilesBandwidth controlVenue earnings
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Measurable engagement
Digital Advertising
Brands reach real audiences inside connected environments — and see precisely what each impression achieved.
Portal creativesVideo adsDigital signageLive pacing
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Digital entertainment
Grandeur Live
Premium live streaming for sport, fight nights, concerts and conferences — with ticketing, pay-per-view and audience interaction built in.
Pay-per-viewTicketingLive chatSponsorship
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Operations, digitised
Enterprise Technology
ERP, HR, payroll, procurement, fleet, inventory and finance workflows running in one connected back office.
ERP & HRPayrollProcurementField service
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Applied intelligence
AI & Intelligent Systems
AI pointed at practical problems: forecasting, segmentation, automated reporting, fraud detection and decision support.
Predictive analyticsSegmentationAuto reportingFraud detection
Built from Ethiopia. Designed for Africa. Ready for the world.
Read the full company story — our mission, vision, leadership, values and long-term roadmap.
The platform
Everything a WiFi advertising network needs, in one cloud
From the moment a guest taps “Connect” to the moment an advertiser reads their report, the whole journey runs on Grandeur Connect.
Branded captive portal
Guests unlock free WiFi through a venue-branded gateway — multi-language, mobile-first and fully configurable.
Precision ad targeting
Serve promotions by venue type, city, age band, gender, visitor type and interest, with live pacing on budget.
Guest intelligence
Footfall, dwell time, peak hours and repeat-visit analytics for every venue in one live dashboard.
Venue & advertiser portals
Owners track their earnings, advertisers track their campaigns — each in a secure portal of their own.
Digital signage & TV OS
Extend campaigns to screens with Grandeur TV playlists, scheduling and remote fleet control.
Consent & compliance
Explicit guest consent, content filtering, encryption at rest and retention rules baked into every session.
Every feature, explained
What each part of the platform does
Each feature below shows what it is, how it works day to day, and the value it brings to your business.
Branded captive portal
What it is
The page guests see when they join the venue WiFi, styled with the venue logo and colours.
How it works
Guests sign in by phone or social login, accept terms, then pass through an ad, video or survey before going online.
Why it matters
Venues look professional and collect verified guest contacts with consent.
Ad Gate enforcement
What it is
Router-level control that only opens internet access after the ad has been viewed.
How it works
The router checks with the cloud for each device; once the view is confirmed the device is granted access for a set time.
Why it matters
Advertisers pay only for real, completed views.
Guest intelligence & analytics
What it is
Dashboards showing visitor numbers, peak hours, repeat guests and WiFi zone heatmaps.
How it works
Every session is recorded anonymously by venue and zone, then turned into charts and downloadable reports.
Why it matters
Owners plan staffing, promotions and layout based on real footfall.
Campaigns & targeting
What it is
Tools for advertisers to create campaigns and choose where and when ads play.
How it works
Pick venues, cities, audience segments, schedule and budget; the ad engine rotates creatives and tests variations.
Why it matters
Budgets go to the audiences and times that perform best.
Grandeur TV & digital signage
What it is
Remote-managed screens in venues, buses and taxis.
How it works
Playlists and campaigns are scheduled in the cloud and screens download them automatically, with proof-of-play logs.
Why it matters
One schedule runs across hundreds of screens without visiting each site.
Surveys & feedback
What it is
Short questionnaires shown after sign-in or shared by link.
How it works
Build questions, pick a theme, and watch responses and satisfaction scores arrive live.
Why it matters
Venues and brands hear from customers instantly.
Payments & billing
What it is
Invoices, receipts and online payments through Chapa, bank transfer and mobile money.
How it works
Invoices are generated from subscriptions and campaigns; payments are verified and venue payouts calculated automatically.
Why it matters
Money moves on time with a clear record for tax and audit.
Taxi NFC fare cards
What it is
Prepaid cards passengers tap to pay taxi fares.
How it works
Agents register and top up cards, the in-vehicle sensor charges the fare, and owners withdraw earnings from their wallet.
Why it matters
Cashless, trackable fares for passengers, drivers and owners.
Mall, gym & parking systems
What it is
Membership cards, loyalty points, gym gates, cinema tickets and automatic parking.
How it works
Each service has its own portal for staff and owners, all tied to the same member and payment records.
Why it matters
Malls run every service from one place and see complete customer activity.
Front desk & call centre
What it is
A workspace for handling calls, visitors, tickets and issues.
How it works
Incoming calls are logged automatically with caller details, visitors get printed badges, and issues are sent to technicians or card desks.
Why it matters
Customers get fast, tracked support from first contact to resolution.
Field operations
What it is
Dispatch, technician tracking, inventory and SLA monitoring.
How it works
Jobs are assigned to the nearest technician, tracked on a live map and closed with photos and test results.
Why it matters
Outages are fixed faster and every repair is documented.
ERP, HR & finance
What it is
Internal company tools for staff, payroll, attendance, budgets and reports.
How it works
Employees clock in, request leave and receive payslips; finance approves payouts and exports tax reports.
Why it matters
The whole business runs on the same platform as the network.
Inside a connected venue
See exactly how a venue comes alive in 3D
This is a live model of a Grandeur Connect venue. Guests orbit the floor, the gateway pulses at the centre, sessions climb to the cloud and targeted promotions come back down to the screens. Choose a stage below to follow the journey step by step.
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Guest devices Gateway & signal Cloud uplink
Stage 1 of 4
A visitor walks in and taps “Connect”
Every phone, tablet and laptop inside the venue sees your branded network name. The moment a guest joins, the gateway holds their session at the captive portal — no app to download, no password to remember.
- Branded welcome screen in the guest’s own language
- Verified profile: name, phone or email, age band, visit purpose
- Explicit consent recorded before a single data point is stored
- Returning guests are recognised and fast-tracked online
The network, end to end
Every guest session, traced in real time
Follow a single visitor through the whole Grandeur Connect pipeline — from the moment they tap your network name to the moment a targeted promotion returns to their screen.
Step 01
Guest joins the network
~2 seconds
A visitor selects your branded SSID. No app, no voucher, no staff involvement — the device is held in a secure guest VLAN.
Step 02
Portal & consent
~8 seconds
Your welcome screen opens in the guest’s language. They watch a short promotion, share a verified profile and give explicit consent.
Step 03
Gateway authorises
<1 second
The venue gateway opens the session with per-user speed limits, content filtering and a device quota — internet flows instantly.
Step 04
Cloud intelligence
Real time
Sessions stream to the Grandeur cloud where visits, dwell time and demographics build a living profile of every venue.
Step 05
Promotions return
Next visit onward
Advertisers target that audience by city, venue type, age and interest — the right offer lands on the right screen, and revenue is shared with you.
Solutions
Built for every side of the network
For venues
Earn from the WiFi you already pay for
- Revenue share on every ad impression served
- Live guest, session and earnings dashboard
- Router health monitoring and technician dispatch
- Monthly earnings statement emailed automatically
For advertisers
Reach real people at the point of dwell
- Buy audiences by city, venue type and interest
- Upload creatives and launch in minutes
- Impression, click and CTR reporting per venue
- Campaign templates and automated scheduling
For public transport & government
Connect citizens, then inform them
- WiFi across taxis, buses and public places
- Public service notices and citizen feedback
- Emergency broadcast to every connected screen
- Route, fleet and coverage analytics
How it works
Live in four steps
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Connect the router
We provision your gateway and point its captive portal at Grandeur Connect — no new hardware needed on most networks.
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Guests sign in
Visitors accept the terms, share a verified profile and watch a short branded promotion to unlock free WiFi.
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Ads are targeted live
The ad engine matches each guest to the highest-value active campaign for that venue, city and audience.
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Everyone gets paid & reported
Venues see their revenue share, advertisers see performance, and reports land in inboxes automatically.
The details
Every question, answered properly
No vague promises. All 30 questions we get asked — installation, the guest session, how a promotion is chosen, portals and permissions, data protection, support and commercials.
Deployment & hardware
6The guest experience
5Advertising & targeting
6Portals, data & reporting
6Support, operations & commercials
7About the company
A guest intelligence and WiFi advertising company built for African venues
Grandeur Connect builds and operates the captive-portal layer that sits in front of public WiFi. A guest connects at a partner venue, is greeted by a branded welcome screen, engages with a sponsored message, gives consent, and goes online — while the venue earns a share of the advertising revenue.
Everything runs on one cloud platform: campaign planning and creative approval for advertisers, live router and gateway health for engineers, guest analytics and earnings for venue owners, and an internal ERP covering finance, HR, procurement and field service.
Our field team installs and maintains the hardware, our operations centre watches every gateway around the clock, and our data team turns raw sessions into audiences advertisers can target by venue type, city, age band, language and visit frequency.
Multi-city
Venue footprint across Ethiopia
9 sectors
Hospitality, retail, transport, education, public
One console
Campaigns, network, guests and finance
Read our full story Headquartered in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Our mission
Turn every guest WiFi login into measurable value — for the venue that owns the network and the brand that wants to be seen on it.
Our vision
One connected advertising network across Africa: malls, hotels, taxis, buses and public offices from a single cloud console.
Our promise
Consent-first data, transparent revenue sharing with venue owners, and field engineers on the ground when hardware needs attention.
Our journey
Phase 01
Founded in Addis Ababa
Built the first captive-portal gateway for a single hotel and proved guests will watch a sponsored message for free WiFi.
Phase 02
Venue network formed
Expanded across malls, restaurants and cafés with a standard hardware kit and a repeatable installation playbook.
Phase 03
One cloud platform
Unified campaigns, guest analytics, router health, signage and finance into a single console with role-based portals.
Phase 04
Mobility & public sector
Extended the network into taxi and bus fleets, universities, airports and government service centres.
Phase 05
Intelligence at scale
Added forecasting, A/B testing and automated reporting so advertisers optimise spend without lifting a finger.
What we operate
Six disciplines under one roof
Hardware, portal software, media sales, analytics, compliance and field service are all delivered in-house — so nothing about your network depends on a third party.
Managed guest WiFi
Carrier-grade gateways, branded captive portals and five-language onboarding installed and monitored by our own engineers.
Advertising network
One buy reaches malls, hotels, cafés, campuses, airports, taxis and buses with video, banner and QR creatives.
Guest intelligence
Consent-based profiles, RFM segments, dwell time and visit frequency turned into audiences brands can target.
Compliance & safety
Content filtering, safe search, encrypted guest data and configurable retention on every venue network.
Field operations
Dispatch, SLA tracking and spare-part logistics so a fault is diagnosed and fixed, not just logged.
Venue economics
Transparent revenue share, monthly statements and an owner portal showing guests, impressions and earnings.
Why partners stay
Commitments we hold ourselves to
Consent-first data
Guests opt in before any detail is stored, and every record is encrypted at rest.
24/7 network watch
Our operations centre monitors every gateway and raises a job before venues notice a fault.
Five languages
Portals greet guests in English, Amharic, Oromo, Tigrinya and Somali.
No hardware cost
Venue partners get equipment, installation and maintenance included in the partnership.
Vendor-agnostic
Runs on TP-Link, MikroTik, UniFi, Huawei, Cisco, ZTE and D-Link fleets.
Reporting you keep
Branded PDF and CSV statements delivered automatically every month.
Ownership & leadership
The people behind Grandeur Connect
Grandeur Connect is driven by entrepreneurial leadership and technology expertise. The company's leadership is responsible for establishing the strategic, commercial, technological, and operational direction of the organization.
Founder & General Manager — all Grandeur companies
Mesafint Abrham Kefelegn
Mesafint is a young Ethiopian entrepreneur and serial founder. He leads the overall strategic direction of Grandeur Connect and its long-term development. His vision is to build technology companies and digital platforms that create real commercial and social impact across Ethiopia and East Africa.
Under his leadership Grandeur Connect is built as an ecosystem rather than a single product — connecting venues, advertisers, transport, malls and public services on one platform. He brings together marketing, technology and logistics experience from the group of companies he founded.
He is the Founder and General Manager of all four Grandeur companies. In each one he is responsible for day-to-day management, financial performance, hiring key leaders and making sure the companies work together — marketing, delivery and IT services all support the Grandeur Connect ecosystem.
Corporate strategyBusiness developmentProduct visionStrategic partnershipsMarket expansionInvestment strategyBrand directionInnovationEcosystem development
Founder & General Manager of four companies
Grandeur Connect
As Founder & General Manager he sets the platform vision, leads partnerships with venues and advertisers, and directs the growth of the WiFi advertising and guest intelligence network.
Habesha Grandeur Marketing Agency PLC
As Founder & General Manager he leads client relationships, approves brand and campaign strategy, and oversees the creative, digital and media-buying teams.
Grandeur Spare Delivery
As Founder & General Manager he built the sourcing and delivery network, manages supplier partnerships and drives service quality for garages and fleet owners.
Grandeur IT Solution PLC
As Founder & General Manager he guides the software, networking and IT services business and aligns its engineering work with the wider Grandeur group.
"We are building more than applications. We are building connected technology that creates opportunities."
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Sami Abrham
Sami Abrham co-founded Grandeur Connect and leads its technical direction. He turns the company's business vision into dependable technology — deciding how products are designed, how systems connect, and how the platform stays fast, secure and available for every venue, advertiser, driver and guest.
Working side by side with the Founder and executive team, he balances innovation with stability: new features ship quickly, but only on foundations that can carry the long-term ambition of an African technology ecosystem built from Ethiopia.
Key responsibilities
Platform engineering
Leads the design and build of every Grandeur Connect product — the WiFi captive portal, advertising engine, taxi NFC payments, mall and venue portals, streaming and the ERP command centre.
Network & WiFi infrastructure
Sets the standards for routers, access points, gateways and field installations so venues, taxis and buses stay connected and ads are delivered reliably.
Cloud & scalability
Architects the cloud systems, databases and APIs so the platform can grow from thousands to millions of users without slowing down.
Security & data protection
Owns cybersecurity, access control, two-factor sign-in, encryption and privacy practices that protect guests, partners and company data.
AI & intelligence
Drives AI features such as identity verification, audience insights, forecasting and automated reporting across the ecosystem.
Engineering teams & operations
Builds and mentors engineering, DevOps and field technician teams, and keeps release quality, uptime and support running 24/7.
Areas of expertise
Technology strategySoftware architecturePlatform developmentInfrastructureCloud systemsCybersecurityAPI architectureDatabase architectureDevOpsSystem integrationsAI infrastructurePlatform scalabilityTechnical researchProduct engineering
Engineering philosophy
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Build it properly
Clean architecture and tested code before speed.
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Secure it properly
Security designed in from day one, not added later.
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Scale it properly
Systems ready for national and continental demand.
Sem Semon
Co-Founder, Manager & Team Leader
Sem Semon is a Co-Founder of Grandeur Connect and leads the people who deliver its services every day. As Manager and Team Leader, he turns company strategy into clear plans for the teams, keeps projects on schedule and makes sure every venue, partner and client receives consistent, high-quality service.
He works closely with the Founder and the CTO, acting as the bridge between leadership and the teams on the ground — so that decisions made at the top reach customers quickly and correctly across every Grandeur company.
Key responsibilities
- •Leads day-to-day management of teams across Grandeur Connect
- •Coordinates field operations, installations and venue onboarding
- •Sets team goals, schedules and performance standards
- •Runs cross-company coordination between marketing, logistics and technology teams
- •Oversees customer support quality and response times
- •Recruits, trains and mentors new staff and team leads
Areas of expertise
Team leadershipOperations managementProject coordinationStaff developmentClient relationsQuality controlField service deliveryProcess improvement
Role across the group
Grandeur Connect
Manages installation crews, support desk and venue partner relationships.
Habesha Grandeur Marketing
Aligns campaign delivery teams with client timelines.
Grandeur Spare Delivery
Coordinates dispatch and delivery teams for on-time orders.
“Great strategy only matters when the team delivers it — every day, for every client.”
Seloum Kasshune
Official Brand Ambassador — Grandeur Group
Seloum Kasshune is the official Brand Ambassador of Grandeur Connect and the wider Grandeur Group. He carries the brand's voice to the public — connecting our technology, services and values with the people and businesses we serve.
From product launches and live-stream events to venue openings and advertising campaigns, Seloum helps every audience understand what Grandeur stands for: connection, opportunity and trusted service.
Ambassador role
- •Represents Grandeur Connect and the Grandeur Group at public events, launches and media appearances
- •Leads brand campaigns across WiFi portals, Grandeur TV, streaming and social media
- •Builds trust with guests, venues, advertisers and partners in communities across Ethiopia
- •Champions digital inclusion — showing how free, fast connectivity opens real opportunity
- •Supports partner venues and advertisers with co-branded promotions and live appearances
- •Shares customer feedback with the leadership team to shape new products and services
Focus areas
Brand storytellingPublic relationsCommunity engagementSocial mediaEvent hostingPartner promotionsYouth & digital inclusionCustomer trust
What he stands for
Authenticity: Speaks for the brand with honesty and respect for every customer.
Community: Brings technology closer to people, venues and local businesses.
Excellence: Holds every appearance and campaign to the Grandeur standard.
Across the group
Grandeur Connect
The public face of venue WiFi, taxi card payments and live streaming launches.
Habesha Grandeur Marketing
Stars in and promotes creative campaigns for the group and its clients.
Grandeur IT Solution & Spare Delivery
Introduces new services to business clients and fleet partners.
“Grandeur connects people to opportunity — I'm proud to carry that message to every community.”
Our leadership model
Clear ownership at the top, shared expertise across the group — every decision connects strategy, technology and delivery.
Executive Leadership
The Founder & General Manager sets group strategy, partnerships, investment and brand direction across every Grandeur company.
Technology Leadership
The Co-Founder & CTO owns architecture, engineering, infrastructure, security and innovation for all group platforms.
Group Companies
Grandeur Connect, Habesha Grandeur Marketing, Grandeur IT Solution and Grandeur Spare Delivery share clients, skills and infrastructure.
Product Teams
Translate customer needs into products — user experience, product strategy and continuous improvement.
Operations & Field Services
Deliver installations, 24/7 support, platform operations and quality control on the ground.
Creative & Marketing
Build the brand and run advertising, content and campaigns for the group and its clients.
Pricing
Simple commercial models
Venue Partner
Free
Revenue share model
- Branded captive portal
- Guest & session analytics
- Router health monitoring
- Monthly earnings statement
Advertiser Growth
From 25,000 ETB
per campaign month
- Targeted audience buying
- Unlimited creatives
- Venue-level performance reports
- Campaign templates & scheduling
Enterprise Network
Custom
Malls, transport, government
- Multi-site tenant portals
- Digital signage & TV OS fleet
- Emergency broadcast
- Dedicated success manager
Sign in
Portals for every role
Each part of the network has its own secure workspace. Pick yours and sign in with the credentials your account manager issued.
AdministratorFull platform controlVenue OwnerEarnings, guests & networkAdvertiserCampaigns & performanceMall AdminStores, parking & signageEmployeeShifts, payslips & expensesHR PortalPeople & payrollERP PortalProjects & operationsFront DeskCalls, visitors & ticketsField TechnicianJobs, routers & repairsHost CommandLive event controlLive StreamsWatch events & buy ticketsTaxi & TransitOn-board WiFi services
Company details
Everything on the record
Headquarters
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Business type
Privately owned technology & media company
Platform
Cloud-hosted captive portal, ad engine & ERP
Support hours
Mon–Sat, 8:00–20:00 EAT · critical faults 24/7
Data practice
Consent-based capture, encrypted at rest, retention limits per venue
Service area
Ethiopia today, expanding across East Africa
What we deliver
- Captive portal design, hosting and multilingual welcome screens
- Advertising campaign planning, creative approval and delivery reporting
- Router, gateway and access point supply, installation and firmware management
- Guest analytics, audience segmentation and post-access surveys
- Digital signage and in-venue TV screens through Grandeur TV
- Venue owner earnings reporting with monthly revenue-share statements
- 24/7 network monitoring, dispatch and on-site field repair
Trusted by operators
What partners say
“Our lobby WiFi went from a cost line to a monthly cheque. Guests connect faster and we finally know who walks through the door.”
Selam Bekele
General Manager, city hotel group
“We reached 60,000 shoppers in one mall campaign and could see exactly which floor and hour performed best.”
Daniel Yohannes
Head of Marketing, retail bank
“Rolling WiFi out across the fleet gave passengers something useful and gave us a live view of every vehicle.”
Marta Girma
Operations Director, transport operator
Get started
Let’s put your venue on the network
Tell us about your space or your campaign and our team will map out the setup, the audience and the expected return.
habeshagrandeurmarketing@gmail.com +251 900 000 000