Key Deal Facts
Three companies, one vision: waterborne hospitality, transport tech, and vessel manufacturing
$800k+ ARR from Miami pre-launch activity
E-LIXR targets $2B electric water taxi market with regulatory tailwinds
Arkup acquisition brings $15M historical sales, a deep pipeline, and vertical integration
360 exclusive memberships per location, global expansion to 7 cities planned
California mandates zero-emission vessels, creating protected US market opportunity
Forever NFT memberships selling for $12.5k-$36.8k, proving premium pricing power
Proven founders with $50B+ transaction experience and luxury hospitality expertise
Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
Sam PayroviCo-Founder & Chief Executive Officer14-year investment banker turned serial entrepreneur. Graduating from UCLA with dual degrees, in 2001 he joined Bear Stearns’ market-leading mortgage analytics F.A.S.T. group., Nathalie PaivaCo-Founder & Chief Xperience OfficerDrawing on marketing standards from years of in-house work with such global luxury leaders as LVMH, Nathalie has extensive experience developing strategy & communication plans for high-touch, service-oriented brands., Drew KelleyHead of FinanceWith 20+ years in the hospitality, leisure & entertainment sector, Drew has executed over $50 billion of capital market and strategic transactions at Bear Stearns and Jefferies. Most recently, Drew served as the CFO of Mohegan Sun Gaming., Elizabeth King-MouraInternal OperationsA Certified Public Accountant, bringing over 2 decades of leadership in accounting & finance. Liz began her career at E&Y and steadily rose through the ranks at iStar Financial & GTIS Partners, before spending nearly 10 years consulting., Emily SwartCreative Operations, Chistopher YerkesMarine Operations & Lead Captain, Fred MouraJunior AccountantWith a diverse background as a business owner, Fred returned to accounting during the pandemic, managing books & records for multiple companies. He joined ARKHAUS as a Junior Accountant, focused on financial organization and operational efficiency.