Hanowa Capital

Real Estate

The principals of Hanowa Capital have deep experience as master developers of mixed-use projects in gateway urban centers from the U.S., Europe and North Africa for over 50 years, understanding community assets and the drivers for safety, security and solid investments for generations.

Beginning in Washington, D.C.'s Dupont Circle neighborhood as a pioneer in condominium development in 1974, Robert Holland has developed over 80 projects in D.C including the Georgetown Papermill and Georgetown Inn. In 1980, we bought the first 22-building portfolio in Miami's historic Art Deco District to contribute to the iconic image of "South Beach" made famous because the tv show Miami Vice filmed in the buildings in 1980.

Beginning in 1984 with Memphis Holland, Robert assembled large development tracts at and near the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., at the Navy Yard Metro (prior to construction). The Marriott Navy Yard and 555 New Jersey Avenue, SW are two of the finished projects.

After leading the workout team for London's Battersea Power Station (1989-1991) and other placemaking projects including an 18-acre mixed-use site in Tangier, Morocco.

With over 50 years of experience in real estate development, our principals have completed over 100 projects with an asset value over $4BN.

Raw Materials

From the SPR to strategic reserves of raw materials to energy generation, Hanowa Capital understands the global drivers for economic and investment stability. Given the massive disruption of supply chains and geopolitical uncertainties, Hanowa Capital works to identify vulnerable sectors in the global economy that demand a comprehensive approach to sustainability. Our partners are committed to global security and transparency. We work with the U.S. Government agencies to support financial opportunities and ensure compliance with the regulatory process.

Financial Services

In 1982, we created Avis Currency Exchange, now Small World Money Transfer, to advance financial freedom and literacy for cross border residents. We've seen payments technology change over the past 40 years. With over 1.4 billion people unbanked and underserved, digital technologies are at the nexus of how transactional value is realized by billions of people globally. We have created the framework for digital communities that streamlines transactions and supports inclusion without sacrificing data privacy. to learn more, contact us.

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Partners and Advisors

Memphis Holland

Chief Executive Officer

Memphis has built teams of proven leaders in international business and global public policy for over 140 transactions. She has over 35 years experience with a global network committed to advancing both public and private sector accretive investments. Her early career in diligence for investment funds provides a strong foundation in the financial services sector, real estate industry, media, and marine investments and conservation. With over $2 billion in asset values created, Memphis' focus is on sustainability and future generations.

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Robert Holland

Co-Managing Partner

Holland has developed over 100 projects worth in excess of $4BN in commercial and residential values. He is best known for over 80 projects in Washington, D.C. such as the Georgetown Papermill and the Georgetown Inn, and development of the hotel site adjacent to The 21 Club in New York City. He led the workout team on The Battersea Power Station in London. His 22-building portfolio located in Miami, Florida’s Historical Art Deco District in South Beach helped developed the architectural integrity for the planning and zoning guidelines and won numerous architectural awards.

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Jon Melzer

Senior Advisor

An investment banker, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. During his career, Jon has completed over 150 M & A transactions. He is currently a Senior Advisor at Kroll (formerly Duff & Phelps Securities). Previously in his career, Jon has held the positions, among others, of Head of Corporate Sales and Divestitures at The First Boston Corporation (now Credit Suisse), Co-Head of M & A at Houlihan Lokey and Co-Head of Global Industrials at Duff & Phelps.

Jon serves on three private company boards and is very active in the Cleveland community where he spends his summers. Prior to moving to Cleveland in 2020, Jon was a member of Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, CT.

Jon and his wife Julia have four sons. They have had a home in Boca Grande since 2006 and have been members of Coral Creek since 2018. Jon recently served on the CCC Buyout Committee and, with Casey Newell, negotiated the loan agreement with the Lenders Group to fund the purchase of the Club.

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