A strategic 11.6% stake in Equity Story Group Ltd (ASX: EQS) has been acquired by Capital Haus, a financial concierge company based in the United Arab Emirates that specializes in customized wealth management for corporate investors and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). Capital Haus’s total assets under management (AUM) will surpass $1 billion as a result of this investment, solidifying the company’s position as a pioneer in upscale, exclusive wealth management services in the United Arab Emirates and beyond.
Brendan Gow, the founder and managing director of Capital Haus, has been appointed as an Executive Director on the Board of Equity Story Group as part of the investment, which further strengthens Capital Haus’s position in the world’s financial markets.
Gow’s appointment marks a new stage of strategic expansion aimed at providing alternative investment solutions to UAE-based investors looking for diversified, high-growth opportunities outside of traditional markets. Gow has over 17 years of experience in corporate finance, wealth management, and international investment strategy.
Investors are increasingly searching for alternative asset classes, cross-border investment access, and concierge-style financial services that go beyond traditional banking as the UAE emerges as a major global wealth hub. Capital Haus and Equity Story’s collaboration creates a potent synergy that gives investors in the UAE access to unique financial planning tools, insights into equity trading, and private market investments.
Brendan Gow, Founder & Managing Director of Capital Haus, commented: “This investment aligns perfectly with our vision of offering UAE-based investors a high-touch, bespoke wealth management experience that combines global financial intelligence with local market expertise. The future of private wealth is moving beyond traditional models; investors now demand direct access to exclusive opportunities, strategic tax structuring, and tailored financial solutions that preserve and grow their assets. Through our strategic stake in Equity Story, we are not just expanding our global reach but also creating a gateway for UAE investors to diversify their portfolios and capitalise on high-growth opportunities across international markets.”
With a growing demand for boutique-style financial concierge services that offer specialized, hands-on investment management, the UAE continues to draw sizable capital inflows from HNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors. This investment furthers Capital Haus’s mission to redefine wealth advisory in the area by connecting wealthy people with exclusive international investment opportunities.
Market research, investor education, and wealth management services are provided to a worldwide audience by Equity Story Group, an Australian-listed financial media and investment advisory company. The partnership with Capital Haus enhances both companies’ capacity to offer private equity access and superior investment insights to affluent UAE investors.
Capital Haus has purchased 12,820,513 options at a 5-cent exercise price that expire in December 2026, as well as 19,230,770 shares of Equity Story that will be voluntarily escrowed for a period of 12 months. The deal opens up new investment opportunities for customers wishing to optimize their profits in a variety of international markets, while also solidifying Capital Haus’s position as the leading financial concierge in the United Arab Emirates.
By providing high-touch investment management, access to exclusive financial structures, and tailored portfolio strategies for affluent investors, Capital Haus’ most recent expansion further redefines private wealth services in the United Arab Emirates.
