The prestigious Sunrise Yachts shipyards has announced the signing of an agreement with the Diamond Living Private Investment Fund, which has agreed to take a controlling interest in the company in order to contribute in tis second phase of development.

IRIMARI by Sunrise Yachts

“It is our view that Sunrise represents a good recognised brand and that the company can deliver high-quality yachts at an appealing price. We have discussed with Sunrise the opportunity for us to step in as a strategic investor with a goal to assist them in their growth ambitions as well as increase their sales spectrum due to our strong positioning on the Asian market”, said Diamond Living’s Managing Director, Wes Medford.

Superyacht IRIMARI

Founded in 2007, Sunrise Yachts is well-knowns for the launch of their Espen Oeino designed 63-metre motor yacht IRIMARI, recently nominated for a number of awards. IRIMARI was one of the stars of the Monaco Yacht Show held in September, where it was presented to the public.

“In Diamond Living, we have found the ideal strategic partner that we have been seeking for quite a while. It will provide a strong stable base for Sunrise and allow us to offer total security and comfort to our clients. Also this partnership will provide us with the ability to develop our own niche projects to speculate on the market”, added Guillaume Roché, Sunrise Yachts’ co-founder who is to remain as CEO.

The Diamond-Sunrise deal was brokered by Even Keel Partners in London. It is expected to be consummated by mid-January 2016, at which point further announcements about its long-term plans will be made.