Merrimac Ventures Llc
Merrimac Ventures is a South Florida-based family owned and
operated real estate investment and development company
focused on transforming communities. Over 35 years ago,
the firm’s impact on Fort Lauderdale Beach took shape when
the Motwani family acquired a string of motels along the
oceanfront, with a vision of transforming it into a luxury resort
destination. Today, the locations of these properties are home
to luxury hotels & condos including the Four Seasons Hotel
and Residences, the Conrad Hotel, The Gale Boutique Hotel and
Residences, and Paramount Fort Lauderdale.
“Fort Lauderdale Beach’s transformation has been extraordinary
- $3B+ in Completed Real Estate Projects
- $3.7B+ Active Pipeline
- 4,000+ Residential & Hotel Units Developed or in Progress
- 40+ Years of Family-Led Development in Fort Lauderdale
- Deep local roots with national reach and world-class partners

