Investment Portfolio
Our portfolio combines investments made by Bray Capital and Shay O’Brien.
Green
Wildfarmed
This innovative company grow wheat using regenerative farming methods that benefit the eco system and environment, whilst producing a more wholesome grain than commercially farmed wheat, making it more nutritious and digestible when baked into bread.
Read more about their story by clicking the picture.
The Meatless Farm
Leaders in the field of plant-based meat, The Meatless Farm’s mission is to help people reduce their red meat consumption by swopping to their products, with the environmental benefit of reducing UK greenhouse gas emissions.
The Body Camp
Sharing health and well-being through their transformational fitness retreats, The Body Camp enable their guests to reach and exceed their personal goals. Set in boutique countryside venues in Europe, the expert team have created a unique wellness experience for their guests.
The Juice Plus Company
The Juice Plus company manufacture and distribute nutritional supplements, backed by extensive clinical research showing the benefits of their products.
Tech
E-Visit
Virtual patient care technology for hospitals and other healthcare providers, that manages the patients’ healthcare journey efficiently.
Remojo
An innovative app to help quit pornography addiction using a step-by-step programme, which combines tech, tools and human support.
Glint
An app and credit card that enables people to safely buy, save and spend gold with ease and affordability.
TuPack
An environmentally friendly order fulfilment provider, offering stock management, quality control, bespoke branded packaging plus delivery management and returns.
Nextsum
A research and development software company specialising in designing thoughtful and robust trading systems that deliver consistant returns in financial markets.
Petdesk
Client engagement and communication software for veterinary practices, including a practice management system and customer app.
Team
Shay O'Brien
Founder
Shay set up Bray Capital in 2011 to invest in innovative companies with potential.
He was the founding partner and Managing Director of NSA (IR.BE.NL.UK) from 1996, which handled the European distribution and sales of nutritional products. This was sold to NSA International LLC in 2014 and Shay remains a shareholder.
He was also a founding investor and Director of Primedia Ltd from 1998 to 2011, helping to build the company until it was sold to the Carlyle Group in 2006, valuing at 76M. It was then re-branded as Global Media GMBH and was subsequently sold to LBI.bv in 2010.
With over 30 years’ experience in this area, Shay works with Bray Capital’s investee companies with a particular focus on strategic direction, building strong management teams and international trading.
In his spare time Shay enjoys yoga, healthy eating, reading inspirational books, playing guitar, watching football, spending time with his family and supporting his chosen charity The Amy Foundation.
Andrew Canter
Financial Controller
After gaining a degree in Maths and Philosophy, Andrew qualified as an accountant (FCCA) in 1997 and started his career working in practice in Hertfordshire, going on to gain 24 years’ experience working across sectors including retail and manufacturing.
He met his wife in 2004 at a 10-year University reunion, and then moved to the Staffordshire area where he worked for 8 years for Phones4U in several finance roles.
Between 2013 and 2021 Andrew worked for a research and manufacturing company exporting goods globally, then joined Bray Capital in July to add value to the finance function.
In his spare time, Andrew’s passion is playing the guitar and he enjoys reading and spending time with his family.
Jules Boyce
Director
Having many years’ experience of running a range of small companies in the UK and the US, Jules supports all aspects of the daily running of the business. With her endless energy and enthusiasm, problem solving skills and resourceful nature, the team couldn’t function without her.
Jules studied Agricultural Science at University in Australia, where she is from. Her organisational skills and her passion for motor car racing has led to her working every year at the 24 hours of Le Mans race in France, which she loves doing. She also organised an annual music festival for many years, which had a loyal following.
In her spare time, you will find Jules relaxing with her 6 cats and enjoying countryside walks.
Contact
Bray Capital Ltd
The Old Fuel Depot
Twemlow Lane
Twemlow
CW4 8GJ
Email: info@braycapital.com