Client Overview
Firmgate Capital Limited: Transforming Investment in Real Estate and Infrastructure.
Firmgate Capital Limited, an investment platform managing collective investment schemes, engaged Firmgate & Associates to develop a comprehensive investment strategy integrating fintech, real estate, sustainable infrastructure, and ancillary developments. Our role included business advisory, financial modeling, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation solutions to position Firmgate Capital as a bridge to Nigeria’s investment gap by offering accessible, diversified, and high-impact investment opportunities for retail, institutional, and international investors.
Objectives and Purpose
Firmgate & Associates played a key role in:
- Optimizing investment portfolios for sustainable returns and economic growth.
- Developing financial models to democratize real estate and infrastructure investments.
- Positioning Firmgate Capital to attract institutional and international investors.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and aligning operations with global best practices.
Firmgate & Associates’ Contributions
1. Investment Strategy & Portfolio Structuring:
- Conducted market research and feasibility studies to identify high-potential investment opportunities.
- Created structured financial models to assess risk-adjusted returns.
- Established an investment governance framework for decision-making, risk management, and operational efficiency.
2. Digital Transformation & MyEstate App Integration:
a. Designed and integrated investment operations with the MyEstate App, enabling:
- Peer-to-Peer Investment (direct investor access).
- Fractional Ownership (lowering barriers to high-value property investment).
- Crowdfunding (pooling funds for large-scale developments).
- Real-time Transparency (live dashboards for investment tracking).
3. Portfolio Development & Financial Engineering
a. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Structured hybrid REIT models to address Nigeria’s housing deficit:
- Mortgage REITs (providing homeownership liquidity).
- Equity REITs (funding commercial and residential developments).
b. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Channelled investments into renewable energy, water, and sanitation projects:
- Identified ESG-compliant opportunities.
- Partnered with government and private sector stakeholders.
c. Sustainable Infrastructure Projects
Developed an urban renewal framework, including:
- Waste-to-Energy Solutions (urban waste conversion to electricity).
- Smart Cities & Public Transport (funding mobility and infrastructure).
- Affordable Housing & Mixed-Use Developments.
d. Ancillary Developments
Structured investments in healthcare, commercial hubs, and entertainment facilities to enhance real estate value
Regulatory Compliance & Investment Governance
Firmgate & Associates played a pivotal role in ensuring Firmgate Capital’s regulatory alignment by:
- Developing compliance frameworks for investment operations.
- Ensuring SEC (Securities & Exchange Commission) registration for transparency.
- Aligning projects with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards.
Impact & Measurable Outcomes
Firmgate & Associates’ strategic contributions will result in:
- Economic Growth: Over ₦50 billion in projected investments across real estate and infrastructure.
- Retail Investor Inclusion: Enable 5,000+ individuals to participate in real estate, infrastructure, and ancillary projects investment through MyEstate.
- Sustainability Leadership: Developed a portfolio of ESG-aligned projects that attract green finance and impact investors.
- Scalable Investment Platform: Firmgate Capital now operates a structured, scalable, and investor-friendly investment ecosystem.