Zenith Guild Group Timeline
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2011
Zenith Guild Group was established.
Its real estate subsidiary Guild Property Investors real estate subsidiary also established.
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2015
Expansion to Africa
In 2015, Zenith Guild Enterprises Nigeria Ltd was established, focusing on renewable energy, real estate development, and investment. That same year, the renewable energy subsidiary, Brightstar Solar Global, was also set up.
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2017
US Expansion & Establishment of Venture Capital Company
In 2017, Zenith Guild Group expanded into the USA with the establishment of Zenith Group Americas Inc, focusing on real estate and venture capital in Miami. Additionally, a venture capital company was set up in the UK.
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July 2018
Brightstar Solar Global
Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Government for a 30MW solar project aimed at supplying electricity directly to the national grid. -
September 2019
T Bridge Venture Partners wins Wealth & Finance International Award
T Bridge Venture Partners was awarded ‘Best Early-Stage Renewable Energy Venture Capital Firm 2019’ by the International Wealth & Finance Awards, a leading publication for fund managers, private equity, and institutional managers. Our CEO was featured as one of their youngest ever winners.
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September 2019
CEO recognised by ACQ Global Awards
Our CEO was recognised by ACQ Global as ‘Gamechanger of the Year.’ ACQ Global is a leading industry awards program featured in publications such as Time Magazine, Bloomberg Business, CNN, BBC, and The Sunday Times.“UK - Gamechanger of the Year, Fope Oluleye, 2019 “ by ACQ Global Awards 2019
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September 2019
International Investor Awards Win
“Venture Capital CEO of the Year 2019” by International Investor Awards
Recognised by International Investor Awards, a leading publication for institutional investors, family offices, private banks, CEOs, and COOs of global corporations.
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May 2020
Recognised by International Investor Magazine Awards
“Venture Capital CEO of the Year 2020” by International Investor Awards
We are proud to announce that our CEO has won the International Investor Award for the second consecutive year
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July 2020
Most Innovative Venture Capital Firm of the Year, Corporate Livewire Awards
Judges commended T Bridge for its pioneering approach to venture capital.“Most Innovative VC Firm 2020” by Corporate Livewire Awards
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July 2020
Ziglu
Through our VC subsidiary, our Group made a strategic investment in Ziglu Bank, a UK fintech company and the first in the UK to be fully regulated with licenses for both e-money and cryptocurrency.
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December 2020
Launch Africa
Through our VC subsidiary, our Group made a strategic investment in Launch Africa Venture Capital Fund (LAVC) I, a proposed $36.3 million fund focused on early-stage companies across the African continent.
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January 2021
The European ESG Private Equity Firm of The Year 2021
Our company’s determined investment strategy in the ESG sector has been recognised.
“European ESG Private Equity Firm of the Year 2021” by The European
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June 2021
Zenith Guild Group has made a principal investment into PASH Global
PASH Global is backed by Trafigura, the Swiss multinational commodity trading firm, second largest commodity firm globally.
This investment aligns to Zenith’s target to increase our portfolio of Renewable Energy projects to 1GW by the end of 2025. We are targeting utility scale, commercial and industrial, distributed renewable energy projects across LATAM, EMEA, Asia and African regions.
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July 2021
Digbeth, Birmingham UK Site
Planning permission was granted for the Upper Trinity Street Development in Digbeth, Birmingham, with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of £260 million. The project encompasses 812,000 sq ft, including 943 residential units, a 133-bedroom hotel, and 63,000 sq ft of commercial space, developed by Cole Waterhouse.
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September 2021
CIO Bulletin Magazine Front Cover
Following another award win, our Group CEO and Group Director & Managing Partner were featured on the front cover of CIO Bulletin USA. They discussed the investment activities of our VC & PE subsidiary, T Bridge Venture Partners, and their criteria for selecting portfolio companies.
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September 2021
Our company and CEO were honoured with the International Investor ‘Venture Capital CEO of the Year 2021’ award, marking the third consecutive year our group has been recognised for its investment activities through T Bridge Venture Partners.
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March 2022
International Investor Press Release
“Fope Oluleye: Building organisations with innovation, ambition and dynamism”
Our Group’s assertive growth led by our CEO, Mr. Oluleye has been recognised by the renowned International Investor.
“Innovation, ambition and dynamism have been the key actors that run through the Group’s endeavours with the underlying theme to excel and build leading and defining companies.”
—By the International Investor
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April 2022
Our company and CEO won the International Investor award, marking the fourth consecutive year our group has been recognised for its investment activities.
This recognition follows a release highlighting our current activities, future plans, and a showcase of some of our portfolio companies.
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May 2022
Group CEO speaks at the African Wealth Summit
Our Group CEO attended the third African Family Office Wealth Summit in Rabat, Morocco, from May 25–28, and spoke on real estate, renewable energy, venture capital, and our group’s global activities.
Zenith Guild was among several regional family offices, entrepreneurs, businesses, mining companies, large real estate firms, energy companies, senior decision-makers, and government representatives present.
The summit covered industries such as energy, real estate, private equity, mining, venture capital, family office governance, and long-term planning.
-By African Wealth Summit
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December 2022
International Investor Front Cover Issue
Our Group CEO, Fope Oluleye, was featured on the cover of the International Investor Magazine following an award win earlier in the year. The special edition highlighted Zenith Guild Group’s activities and investments.
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March 2023
LATAM Family Office Event Mexico City
Our Group CEO attended the LATAM Family Office Event with Alea Group in Mexico City, a two-day summit focused on investments in the Americas region, including real estate, venture capital/private equity, energy, and commodities.
Attendees included regional family offices, large corporations, government representatives, and private equity groups. Our presence aimed to explore further investment and partnership opportunities in the Americas.
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May 2023
Velocity Black has been acquired by Capital One
One of our portfolio holdings, Velocity Black, was successfully exited to Capital One, the U.S. financial corporation, through our VC & PE subsidiary, T Bridge Venture Partners.
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June 2023
European Family Office Event, Lake Como Italy
Our Group CEO spoke at the European Family Office event at Lake Como, hosted by Alea Global Group, a two-day summit covering renewable energy, private equity, venture capital, and real estate.
Attendees included European family offices, holding groups, large private equity and VC firms, petrochemical companies, multi-family groups, hedge funds, government representatives, and major real estate holding groups.
Our CEO discussed our activities in renewable energy and other group initiatives.
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June 2023
Commodities Launch
Our Group launched its commodities subsidiary, Zenith GRP Solutions, specialising in the export and local supply of agro-commodities and physical commodities from Nigeria to global markets.
In addition to establishing operations in Nigeria, we have expanded our presence to the UAE to enhance our strategic positioning
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August 2024
Zenith Energy Group
Our Group launches our Oil & Gas subsidiary to target investments in the sector through Zenith Energy Group, as a subsidiary and group of likeminded entrepreneurs with over 40 years experience in the space.
Our mission is to meet and contribute to the global energy demand by providing sustainable, reliable, and efficient energy solutions.
We are committed to delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technologies, and a steadfast commitment to safety, integrity, and environmental stewardship, as we lead the transition to a more sustainable energy future.
Targeting greenfield and brownfield assets in Nigeria and internationally for production and provision of oil and gas products.
