Now accepting founding partners

Be Among the First Ethiopian Businesses on SelamPass

SelamPassis a community-built platform for the Habesha diaspora in the DMV. We're just getting started — which means early partners get featured placement, shape the platform, and grow with us from day one. Zero upfront costs, always.

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Why Partner With SelamPass?

A platform built by the community, for the community. We handle bookings and payments — you focus on delivering great experiences.

Reach New Customers

Tap into the Habesha community in the DMV actively looking for authentic experiences. Early partners get featured placement and maximum visibility as the platform grows.

Earn More Revenue

Attract more customers and generate extra income from your business. Turn slow nights into busy ones and grow your revenue without any additional investment.

Zero Upfront Cost

There are no sign-up fees, no monthly charges, and no hidden costs. You only pay a small commission when you actually earn -- we succeed only when you do.

Real-Time Dashboard

Track bookings, revenue, and customer reviews through your dedicated partner portal. Get insights to optimize your offerings and grow your business.

Save Time & Effort

We handle marketing, customer support, and payment processing. You focus on delivering great experiences while we bring the customers to you.

Build Your Reputation

Collect verified customer reviews that boost your credibility. High-rated partners get featured placement and more visibility on the platform.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No subscriptions, no hidden fees. We take a 9% commission only when you earn. You keep 91% of every booking.

No sign-up or monthly fees
No minimum booking requirements
Weekly payments to your bank account
Full pricing control -- set your own rates
Cancel or pause events anytime

Example Earnings

Your pass price

$20

SelamPass fee (9%)-$1.80
You earn$18.20
10 bookings/week$182
40 bookings/month$728

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

From registration to your first booking, we make the onboarding process quick and painless.

1

Register Your Business

Fill out a quick registration form with your business details. Our team reviews applications within 24-48 hours.

2

Create Your Events

Use our guided event wizard to create experiences with pricing, inclusions, schedules, and policies. We ensure every event looks professional.

3

Start Earning

Once approved, your experiences go live on SelamPass. Customers book, you host, and payments are deposited to your account weekly.

Who Can Join?

We welcome Ethiopian businesses and organizations across the DMV

Ethiopian Restaurants

Event Venues

Community Orgs

Cultural Centers

Catering Services

Music & Entertainment

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about partnering with SelamPass

How much does it cost to join?

Nothing upfront. We operate on a simple 9% commission model -- you only pay when a customer books through SelamPass. Churches and community organizations can list free events (under 100 attendees free, 100+ attendees $15 one-time flat fee for ticketed events).

What types of businesses can partner?

Ethiopian restaurants, event venues, community organizations, cultural centers, catering services, music and entertainment providers -- any Ethiopian business or organization in the DMV area.

How do I get paid?

Payments are processed weekly. You receive 91% of each booking amount deposited directly to your bank account.

Can I control my availability and pricing?

Absolutely. You have full control over pricing, capacity limits, operating hours, and you can pause or update events anytime from your partner dashboard.

How does booking validation work?

Each booking generates a unique QR code. When the customer arrives, your staff scans it through the partner portal to validate the booking instantly.

What support do you provide?

As a founding partner, you get direct access to the founder — not a support ticket. We're small, and that means faster responses, real conversations, and a platform that actually listens to your feedback.

Help Us Build Something That Lasts

The Ethiopian community in the DMV deserves its own platform — one built by us, for us. Join as a founding partner and be part of building it. Takes less than 5 minutes. No fees, ever.

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