In 2012, Parthian was born with a bold intention: to challenge the status quo, transform African finance, and build a future where access, transparency, and innovation weren’t privileges  but the norm. Thirteen years later, that mission hasn’t just endured, it has intensified.

Now stepping into our teenage years, we’re embracing the energy, clarity, and momentum that comes with being thirteen, or as we like to call it: Disrupteen. It’s not just a celebration of age; it’s a statement of who we are, and what we’re still becoming.

2012: Disruption Begins with a Bold Move

Our journey began with a clear purpose, not to replicate what existed, but to pioneer what didn’t. That year, we launched Nigeria’s first interdealer brokerage platform, introducing a transparent, neutral marketplace for trading fixed income securities. What was standard in more developed markets was largely missing in ours – and we filled that gap. It wasn’t just a business decision; it was a structural upgrade to the Nigerian capital market.

2016: Breaking Down the Walls of Access

For too long, financial markets in Nigeria felt like exclusive spaces reserved for a select few. We decided to change that. With the launch of Parthian Securities, we opened the doors for individuals – not just institutions – to access real investment opportunities. We weren’t just offering services; we were reshaping financial inclusion.

2018: i-invest Put Power in People’s Pockets

Before fintech became a buzzword, we launched i-invest, Nigeria’s first app to give retail investors direct access to fixed income products via their mobile phones. No paperwork. No confusing jargon. Just real investing, made simple. It was a watershed moment for us, our clients, and the market at large.

2021: Making Moves no IDB had Made

That year, we became the first interdealer broker in Nigeria to issue and redeem a ₦20 billion Commercial Paper on the FMDQ Exchange. This was a space historically dominated by large banks and corporates, but we stepped in, challenged the norm, and proved that innovation could match, and even surpass, scale.

2022: Leading with Vision, Not Just Volume

Our appetite for leadership didn’t stop there. We went on to issue a ₦10 billion, 3-year bond -another industry first for a brokerage firm. We weren’t just participating in the market anymore; we were actively shaping it.

2024: Becoming the Future We Envisioned

In our twelfth year, we took a transformative leap by securing our Issuing House and Asset Management licenses – evolving into a full-fledged investment banking group. This wasn’t just a regulatory milestone; it was a declaration that we’re not here to follow trends. We’re here to create them. With an end-to-end, client-first, innovation-led model, we are building the future of finance in Africa.

Now at 13, we’re not just growing, we’re maturing with purpose.

We’re building a financial ecosystem like none seen before – fully focused on our vision to become a systemically important financial institution in Africa. We’ve moved from disruption to transformation, from bold ideas to industry firsts, and we’re only just getting started.

Welcome to Disrupteen. Welcome to the future of African finance.