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April 14, 2025Stewards appointed to raise capital for Riva Residenze, the first yacht-branded residences in the world
08 April 2025

Stewards Investment Capital is proud to announce its investment partnership with Riva Residenze in Fort Lauderdale, the first yacht-branded residences in the world by Riva Yacht, the renowned Italian luxury yacht manufacturer.

As the investment advisor, Stewards Investment Capital, will play a key role in raising capital and facilitating strategic bridge financing for the Riva Residenze project, giving its investors exclusive access to a unique luxury waterfront development.
The property is a 20-story development that includes 36 exclusive residences featuring 200 linear feet of waterfront and a private marina equipped with boat slips. The contemporary building will be located in the heart America’s Yachting capital, on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Riva Residenze features a selection of residences with three to six bedrooms and two luxurious penthouses ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 square feet. Condos start at $3,250,000 for a 3-bedroom and go up to $8,900,000 for a large 4-bedroom, and the two penthouses are $19m and $27m, respectively.
For investors to benefit from the booming property market in Florida, the Stewards investment opportunity is structured with lower tickets starting as from USD100,00 through the Riva Real Estate Backed Loan Notes, which provide strategic bridge capital to support construction, marketing, and sales initiatives. With construction starting in 2025 and scheduled for completion by the end of 2029, investors have a defined window to capitalize on significant ROI potential.
An exclusive event was held at the Ferretti Showroom in Fort Lauderdale to celebrate the official launch of Riva Residenze. Stewards Investment Capital’s Founder & Chairman, Glen Steward, and Head of USA Operations, Katy Murless, were in attendance, along with Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor and members of the development team.

Glen Steward, Founding Chairman of Stewards Investment Capital, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership
“This collaboration with Riva Residenze represents a significant milestone for Stewards Investment Capital. Investing in a project of this calibre aligns with our vision of delivering exclusive, high-value opportunities to our clients while ensuring access to world-class real estate developments.”
Peter Jago, Partner of Riva Residenze in Fort Lauderdale, emphasized the unique appeal of the project:
“The Riva Residenze is the first yacht-branded residential living concept, building on the success of the group’s collection of Riva Destinations in exclusive locations like Porto Cervo, Puerto Banús, Mykonos, Paris, Venice, and Monaco. Now, this iconic brand makes its debut in Fort Lauderdale, offering an estate that combines spacious waterfront living with the timeless elegance and luxury Riva is known for. We are pleased to welcome Stewards Investment Capital as our trusted investment advisor, supporting us in raising capital and securing strategic bridge financing for the Riva Residenze project.”
Commenting on the project, Katy Murless, Head of USA Operations at Stewards Investment Capital,
“Riva Residenze embodies everything we look for in a landmark investment - heritage, innovation, and extraordinary lifestyle value. We are proud to support this iconic project and offer our investors a rare opportunity to be part of something truly timeless on the waterfront of Fort Lauderdale.”
About Stewards Investment Capital
Stewards Investment Capital is a boutique investment advisory firm with a track record of over 25 years under the Stewards Group of Financial Companies. Strategically positioned in Mauritius, South Africa, and the USA, we tailor niche investment solutions to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors.
Guided by a high-alpha approach and fuelled by a passion to be a catalyst for growth, our commitment to our investors is rooted in our mission to grow and nurture their wealth, building lasting fortunes and creating enduring legacies to achieve real freedom. This endeavour is powered by our team of passionate investment professionals, each contributing decades of experience and expertise to our firm.
For further information about Stewards Investment Capital, please visit stewardsinvestment.com/
For more information please contact:
Suneeta Motala
Chief Marketing Officer
Forbes Communication Council Member
Email: suneetamotala@stewards.global, thestewards@stewards.global
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