PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 5 Featuring Robert Rivani of Black Lion Investment Group

Season 1 Episode 5 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Robert Rivani, Founder and President of Black Lion Investment Group. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Black Lion Investment Group is a real estate investment firm focused on development and redevelopment of retail, hospitality, office, and mixed-use assets in several high-growth markets such as Arizona and South Florida. Black Lion recently acquired several high-profile properties in Miami, spending over $38 million in just 60 days while acquiring Wynwood Arcade, Amara at Paraiso and the former Katsuya space in SLS Lux Brickell Hotel & Residences. As President of Black Lion Investment Group, Robert is responsible for acquisitions, strategic direction, sourcing investment opportunities, capital markets and operations for the firm. Black Lion plans to deploy $50-100 million in additional capital in South Florida in the coming months.

The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami, the leader in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content, profiles and gets intimate with the movers and shakers in the South Florida real estate industry. Throughout the series we will interview and get inside the minds of South Florida's top developers, investors, brokers, architects, designers, etc. The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast is hosted by Demetri Demascus Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Director of Business Development at private equity group Galium Capital as well as Katya Demina, Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.

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Black Lion Investment Group Acquires Wynwood Arcade From East End Capital for $13.25 Million

Less than one week after closing on the Amara at Paraiso restaurant property on Biscayne Bay, the Los Angeles-based Black Lion Investment Group has now acquired the luxury class A property Wynwood Arcade from East End Capital for $13.25 million. The transaction was overseen by Tony Arellano and Devlin Marinoff of DWNTWN Realty Advisors, who had listed the property for $14.5 million. Wynwood Arcade was 65% leased at the time of sale with trendy tenets such as the popular Salty Donut, Ooh Raw, No. 3 Social, OSME and Edit Mode.

Located at 43-75 NW 23rd St., the 23,000 SF luxury retail property was developed as an adaptive reuse project by East End Capital in 2016. The redevelopment of the former warehouse won numerous architectural awards, including the American Institute of Architects Award of Excellence for Adaptive Re-Use and an AIA Merit Award for Excellence in Architecture.

“This trophy property represents another key investment in Black Lion’s Miami expansion after our recent acquisition of Amara at Paraiso,” said Robert Rivani, President of Black Lion Investment Group.

Rivani is planning transform the Wynwood Arcade with a $1 million renovation led by Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design. The renovation and updates will include the addition of outdoor dining areas on the ground floor and rooftop. Rivani is also planning to bring a new nightlife concept to the rooftop.

Wynwood is a must see for tourists and locals and is known for its instagramable murals and one-of-a-kind dining and retail experiences. Conveniently located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood, the property represents a prized parcel of real estate in one of the hottest markets in Florida. Known for its vibrant cultural scene, art, and eclectic nightlife.

Black Lion Investment Group’s portfolio of properties in Florida includes the recently acquired Amara at Paraiso commercial property as well as the renovated Crystal Cove Commons and Brickell Bay Boardwalk. The Los Angeles-based firm recently acquired the Tucson luxury retail center Oracle Wetmore for $38 million.

Imagery via Black Lion Investment Group

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