Overview
HuluCares is a digital health insurance platform based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, combining blockchain technology with traditional Ethiopian community care models. The company modernizes the Idir system—a centuries-old mutual aid insurance model—through technology-enabled solutions that streamline healthcare access and claims processing for underserved communities across Ethiopia.
Founded in 2023, HuluCares leverages blockchain for transparent claims processing, AI-powered health recommendations, and digital identity integration to democratize healthcare access in Ethiopia. The platform is designed to reduce operational costs while preserving cultural values and expanding medical care accessibility beyond geographic limitations.
Products & Services
Blockchain-Backed Health Insurance
Secure health insurance platform using blockchain technology for transparent, efficient claims processing. Modernizes the traditional Ethiopian Idir community insurance model while preserving cultural values and enhancing accessibility through technology.
Telemedicine Platform
Digital platform enabling remote consultations with healthcare professionals for initial consultations, follow-ups, and expert advice, expanding access to medical care beyond geographic limitations.
One-Card Patient Record
Encrypted smart card-based medical record system storing patient information securely, enabling seamless access to medical history across healthcare networks.
AI-Powered Health Assistant
Personalized health insights and recommendations using artificial intelligence to provide users with customized guidance and preventive health information.
Tech-Enabled Healthcare Network
Digital infrastructure connecting patients with healthcare providers, streamlining service delivery and improving coordination of care across the Ethiopian healthcare ecosystem.
At a Glance
- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Employees
- 1-10
- Funding
- USD 95K (Seed)
Category & Focus
- Category
- Insurance Platform / Health Insurance
- Insurance Verticals
- Health Insurance
- Target Customers
- Individuals, healthcare networks, healthcare providers in Ethiopia
Customers
- Incorporated 58 healthcare networks into the platform
- In final stages of incorporating an additional 418 healthcare systems
- Serviceable addressable market of up to 6.2 million people
- Customer testimonials from individuals and healthcare providers across Addis Ababa and regional centers
Last updated: 2026-06-14