Our History
2016 - was founded in 2016 by Veronica Shea. to seek both local and International investment opportunities to create an innovative, strong corporate values and culture. Applied the latest technology to enhance the use of economic resources. Appointed the exclusive investment adviser for WG's $110 million budget earmarked to acquire distressed private companies in an effort to boost economic revival. Conservative investment philosophy sees us emerge as one of the few investment companies worldwide to report an annual profit for 2016.
2017-2018 - became leading competitor on Forex market. The only investment company among it's peers to be recognized as the ‘Best Asset Investment Source’ at the International Investment Industry Awards 2018. Undertook the single largest private sector merger and acquisition transaction in the GCC for Eco by selling its 53% stake in Southwest Sector of Investment industry.
2019 - bondholders approve the extension of maturity of our 30 million bonds - issued in the same year for another two years, enabling us to capitalize on prevalent investment opportunities. Celebrated its 3rd year of success which conveyed a successful performance in the investment market locally and regionally. Investment Research Department introduced an annual fact-book on KSE-listed companies and a monthly GCC Equity Markets Review.
2020 - Our bond issue was rated ‘A+’ by rating agency Capital Intelligence Ltd., which is considered “investment grade.” Successfully launched two new funds: the WG Investment Fund, which invests mainly in Europe listed securities, and the US Private Equity Opportunities Fund, which invests in unlisted, privately held US companies.
2021-2022 - were the lead manager in the private placement of Western Investment sector, the newly established Seychelles-compliant investment company, in which we held a 92% stake. Our Investment & High Yield Fund was the largest and the best-performing WG Investment bond through out the history of Brantons Group existence. The 1st place among Investment classical market’s operators. The company’s transactions amounted to $2.8 billion.
2023 - Undertook a strategic alignment to position the business for online structure, for the future growth opportunities around the world. Formally launched its new website which fully incorporates its identity. The new website functions as both a corporate website, as well as a fully functioning online investment portal.