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In 2008, while the financial markets were on the brink of collapse, Chris Hanson made the first investment that would become Hanson Capital. Here’s how we got from there to $280M in assets under management.
Started in a Crisis, Built on Discipline
Chris Hanson is not one to wait when an attractive opportunity presents itself. That’s why when the financial markets were on the brink of collapse in 2008, he maxed out his personal credit card advances to make what would become Hanson Capital’s first successful real estate investment.
Now that may seem impulsive, maybe even a little reckless. The truth is it was anything but.
Because as nimble, action oriented and hard working as Hanson Capital was created to be, the company was also founded on conservative investment principles, with a proven process that includes:
- Relentless deal sourcing
- Rigorous evaluation
- Razor-sharp underwriting
- Hands-on asset management
- Co-investment in every transaction
How We Got Here
- 2008
The first deal
With the markets in freefall, Chris funds Hanson’s first investment with personal credit card advances.
- 2008-09
Buying where others wouldn’t
Chris invests in residential real estate during the downturn, then forms an auction bidding service to acquire single-family homes at scale.
- 2014
Lending grows up
Tiffany Harper steps in as Director of Lending at Hanson Capital, LLC, the firm’s licensed mortgage bank (AZ MB-0925472, NMLS 1115218), and builds the systems behind its loan origination and servicing. Having its own lender means Hanson’s acquisitions aren’t at the mercy of outside financing.
- 2020
The shift to industrial
As residential and multifamily opportunities tighten, Hanson makes the first acquisition for its Industrial Fund I: industrial outdoor storage in infill Phoenix, where market imbalances create stronger opportunities for investors.
- 2025-26
Industrial Fund I sells to a J.P. Morgan-backed buyer
All eight Fund I properties sell in two closings, in December 2025 and February 2026, showing that a focused, hands-on industrial strategy holds up to institutional diligence.
- Today
$280M under management
Offices in Scottsdale and Los Angeles, with a portfolio across Arizona, Southern California, Texas and other Southwest markets.
The Pit Crew Behind Every Investment
Today, hundreds of accredited Hanson investors and institutions breathe a little easier knowing they have invested with people who will work tirelessly on their behalf; the racecourse pit crew they can count on to keep them informed and their investment objectives on track.
In 2008, everyone was running from real estate. I saw the same thing I look for today: good assets priced for fear instead of for what they can earn. We’ve grown a lot since then, but we still buy the same way.
Chris Hanson, Founder
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hanson Capital founded?
Hanson Capital was founded in 2008, when Chris Hanson made the firm’s first investment during the financial crisis.
Who founded Hanson Capital?
Chris Hanson, a University of Arizona graduate and Phoenix Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree. You can read his full bio on our Meet the Team page.
Where is Hanson Capital based?
Our corporate office is at 4800 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 4300A, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. We also have a Los Angeles office at 633 W. 5th Street, 26th Floor.
What does Hanson Capital invest in today?
Our focus has shifted from residential and multifamily to commercial and industrial real estate, where we see the strongest market imbalances. See current holdings on our portfolio page.
How big is Hanson Capital?
Hanson Capital has $280M in assets under management, has raised $184M in total equity and owns more than 1.58 million square feet of real estate.
More About Hanson Capital
Core Values
The four standards behind how we invest, work and treat people.
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The people who source, underwrite, finance and manage every Hanson investment.
Read moreOur Approach
Five pillars that guide every deal from sourcing to exit.
Read moreWhat We Do
Acquisitions, development, lending, asset management and property management.
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