‘Citizenship by Invitation’ to revolutionise investor immigration

• Posted on Jan 29, 2025
• In Industry News, Grenada, Arton Capital

‘Citizenship by Invitation’ to revolutionise investor immigration

27th January 2025, Montreal: Arton Capital, the world-leading investment migration consultants, in partnership with Forbes Global Talent, the premier executive search and advisory firm, has today announced the launch of the Global Citizen Council.  The Council will be formed of hand-picked investors who will be granted exclusive access to invest in Grenada’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). By invitation only, and with a limited number of places available, the Council will also advise governments on how to drive innovation across a range of sectors and industries.

The concept of ‘citizenship by invitation’ is set to revolutionise the way that investment is channelled into communities. It will empower governments such as Grenada to tailor their citizenship programmes and attract hand-picked investors with the talent, experience, and capital to make an impact. Leaders in the renewable energy, innovation, technology, banking, and hospitality sectors were selected as priority investors by the Council.

Once the invitation to join the Global Citizen Council has been accepted, these Ultra High Net Worth Investors will enjoy a wide range of benefits alongside Grenadian Citizenship, such as:

●      A fast tracked application process to the Grenada CIP courtesy of Grenada IMA and Arton Capital.

●      An invitation to an annual two-day advisory session with Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell at the Silversands Resort Grenada, and in a private jet to/from Miami, Florida.

●      Passport renewals for life courtesy of Arton Capital and the CIU.

Following polarising US Presidential election results, many Americans are weighing up their options – Grenada’s serene way of life and close geographical proximity to the United States has attracted the attention of many savvy entrepreneurs.

In September, an exclusive event was held to unveil this exciting new proposition to the first wave of prospective investors. Held at the Aman Hotel in New York City, the event brought Arton Capital and Forbes Global Talent consultants together with High-Net-Worth-Individuals to hear from Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell on the recovery of Grenada in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. This new gateway to the Grenada CIP is set to play a significant part in the island nation’s ongoing recovery efforts.

Launched at the Global Citizen Forum in Ras Al Khaimah, the Global Citizen Council began the first round of investor invitations on 24th December 2024.

Hon. Dickon Mitchell MP, Prime Minister of Grenada, commented: “The beauty of our island and the spirit of our people are famous all over the world. We are fast becoming the destination of choice for the best and brightest entrepreneurs.

“The people of Grenada are set to welcome a new wave of investment and innovation to our shores. With the help of the Global Citizen Council, we will continue to transform the future of Grenada, building a prosperous economy for the lasting benefit of future generations.”

Armand Arton, CEO & Chairman, Arton Capital, commented: “Global citizens are united in our belief that the world benefits when we break down borders to ideas and talent. Our embedded team of Caribbean specialists know Grenada inside and out, and we’ve built countless personal relationships over the years – that’s the level of detailed knowledge investors can expect from Arton Capital as part of this bespoke service.

“Grenada is securing a pipeline of highly qualified, pre-assessed talent, bringing a wave of investment that the Grenadian population will directly benefit from. We see this as a blueprint that can be replicated across the world, and we’re looking forward to working with the government of Grenada and Forbes Global Talent to demonstrate the transformative potential that citizenship by invitation programmes offer.

David Friedman, Partner, Forbes Global Talent, and Co-Founder, Wealth-X, said: “Trailblazing industries never stop evolving, and the innovation on show in this new venture is a testament to the dynamism of the investment migration sector. Pairing Arton’s market-leading consultancy services with our unparalleled executive search expertise was a natural fit – we want to rewrite the textbook on how to attract investment into communities.

“The global battle for human talent is getting increasingly fierce and states across the world face a uniquely competitive environment in which they must thrive. We’re very proud of this new venture and we can’t wait to show our first cohort of investors the countless opportunities that await them in Grenada.”