Hillwood, founded in 1988 by Ross Perot Jr., is a privately held, multinational real estate investment and development company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm is part of the Perot family of companies and operates across industrial, commercial, and residential sectors. Hillwood’s origins trace back to the development of AllianceTexas, a 27,000-acre master-planned, mixed-use community anchored by the world’s first industrial airport, Fort Worth Alliance Airport. This project transformed North Texas into a global logistics hub, generating over $130 billion in regional economic impact and creating more than 66,000 jobs. Hillwood’s investment strategy focuses on industrial logistics, master-planned communities, and urban mixed-use developments, leveraging its capital strength and operational expertise to deliver long-term value. The company has developed 230.2 million square feet, acquired 58.1 million square feet, and leased 176.2 million square feet of industrial and commercial space globally. Its portfolio spans 89 markets across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, and Poland, positioning Hillwood as a leader in logistics and e-commerce real estate solutions. Recent strategic moves include the acquisition of the Freeport Business Center, a 383,000-square-foot Class A office portfolio in Irving, Texas (April 2024), and 1.2 million square feet of industrial properties across Dallas-Fort Worth (April 2025), reinforcing its dominance in high-growth logistics corridors45. With a workforce of approximately 1,300 employees and a global presence, Hillwood combines institutional-grade capabilities with entrepreneurial agility, maintaining its reputation as a premier developer and investor in industrial and mixed-use real estate.