Nikolay Storonsky, CEO of Revolut, purchased the 102-meter superyacht Nixie in January 2026 for €350 million. The vessel, which features a cryotherapy chamber and a 25-foot glass-bottomed infinity pool, was delivered in June 2026. Storonsky’s team utilized ChatGPT to locate the seller during the acquisition process.
The luxury yacht broker Cecil Wright & Partners Ltd. filed a lawsuit against Storonsky in London’s High Court. The firm claims it is owed a 5% commission, totaling €17.5 million, for facilitating the initial introduction of the yacht to Storonsky’s family office in October 2024.
The ownership history of the yacht involved multiple parties, including businessman Patrick Dovigi and a Brazilian buyer. Following a change in ownership, Storonsky’s team proceeded with a direct purchase. The legal dispute centers on whether the broker is entitled to a fee despite the buyer completing the deal through a different channel.
Storonsky’s legal team disputes the commission claim, arguing that the broker was not the effective cause of the transaction. The case, which became public in August 2026, remains ongoing. Revolut reached a valuation of $45 billion in 2024, and the current litigation highlights the complexities of high-value asset transactions.
