What Hoque Global does

Hoque Global is a privately held, Dallas-based diversified investment firm founded by Mike Hoque in 1999, operating a portfolio of wholly owned subsidiaries and direct development projects across real estate, hospitality, corporate logistics, destination management, and technology. The firm's central thesis is catalytic urban redevelopment of underserved areas of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, anchored by Mike Hoque's role as a primary private-sector counterparty for the City of Dallas on public-private partnerships. Operations span the full built environment: large-scale mixed-use real estate developments (University Hills, Newpark Dallas, SoGood, Evans & Rosedale, the historic Adolphus Tower), hospitality under DRG Concepts (eight restaurant concepts including Dallas Chop House, Dallas Fish Market, Wild Salsa, Chop House Burger, Wicked Butcher, and Oven and Cellar), luxury ground transportation through RideCentric (67-country affiliate network, 12,000+ vehicles, 250+ chauffeurs, $5-10M revenue), destination management through iDesign Meetings, technology via RedLime Solutions, and direct startup investment via 2nd Chance Capital.

The underlying technology footprint is modest but functional rather than foundational. RideCentric operates a proprietary Client Portal providing real-time booking, monitoring, and corporate expense dashboards; Newpark Dallas is being planned as a smart district with connected building and street infrastructure focused on low energy consumption; and RedLime Solutions maintains in-house product development across architecture, UX/UI, full-stack engineering, and QA/UAT. There is no disclosed AI/ML capability, public API, or developer platform; the technology components are operational tools rather than productized offerings.

Revenue mechanics vary by segment and are project-lumpy at the consolidated level. Real estate generates revenue through property sales, leasing, and development fees (including over $36M in secured municipal subsidies for University Hills alone). Hospitality revenue is direct restaurant sales across DFW locations. RideCentric operates a recurring corporate account model with named enterprise clients across all five major Dallas professional sports franchises (Cowboys, Mavericks, Rangers, Stars, FC Dallas), Emirates Airlines, and major hotel brands. iDesign Meetings charges professional services fees for destination management. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated by segment — a structure that preserves margin but limits transparency. The firm is founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional ownership, no public listing, and no traditional venture funding rounds; capital for $1B+ projects is sourced privately and through project financing.

Name

Hoque Global

Legal name

Hoque Global

Website

https://hoqueglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hoque Global is a Dallas-based diversified investment firm that develops mixed-use real estate, operates restaurants through DRG Concepts, and provides luxury ground transportation via RideCentric, focusing on urban revitalization across the DFW metroplex.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Real Estate Development & Investment

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Mixed-Use Property Management (BPAJAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

New Development / Declarant Transition Management (BPAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Mixed-use developments
• Hospitality services
• Corporate ground transportation
• Destination management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development: Direct investment in real estate development projects including mixed-use districts, residential, commercial, and hospitality properties. Revenue generated through property sales, leasing, and development fees.
2. Hospitality Operations: DRG Concepts operates multiple food and beverage concepts including Dallas Chop House, Dallas Fish Market, Wild Salsa, Chop House Burger, Wicked Butcher, and Oven and Cellar. Revenue from restaurant sales.
3. Corporate Transportation: RideCentric provides luxury ground transportation with affiliate network in 67 countries. Revenue from transportation services to corporate clients, sports teams, and airline partners.
4. Destination Management: iDesign Meetings provides full-service DMC services including event design, transportation, dining, tours, entertainment, and amenities for corporate events and conferences.
5. Technology Investment: Seed funding and investment in early stage technology companies. Provides resources and support to tech innovators.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Hoque Global is a diversified investment firm founded by Mike Hoque that develops and operates transformative mixed-use real estate projects (including Newpark Dallas, SoGood, University Hills, and Evans & Rosedale), restaurant and hospitality concepts through DRG Concepts, luxury ground transportation services through RideCentric, destination management through iDesign Meetings, and early-stage technology investments through RedLime Solutions and 2nd Chance Capital, primarily across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Product overview

Hoque Global is a diversified investment firm operating across real estate development, hospitality, corporate logistics, technology, and destination management sectors. The company functions as a portfolio of distinct business units rather than a single unified product platform. Real estate holdings include major mixed-use developments (Newpark Dallas Smart District, SoGood, University Hills, Evans & Rosedale, Adolphus Tower, Vineyard at Florence). Hospitality operations under DRG Concepts include multiple restaurant brands (Dallas Chop House, Dallas Fish Market, Wild Salsa, Chop House Burger, Wicked Butcher, Oven and Cellar). Corporate logistics includes RideCentric luxury transportation and iDesign Meetings destination management. Technology investments include RedLime Solutions, and the company operates 2nd Chance Capital for entrepreneurial investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DRG Concepts: Hospitality company owning and operating food & beverage concepts including Dallas Chop House, Dallas Fish Market, Wild Salsa, Chop House Burger, Wicked Butcher, and Oven and Cellar across the DFW metroplex.
• RideCentric
• iDM (iDesign Meetings)
• Redlime Solutions
• 2nd Chance Capital
• GSV Labs at SoGood
• Neighborhood Brew

Products and services

• Newpark Dallas A 20-acre smart district mixed-use development in downtown Dallas near City Hall, featuring millions of square feet of mixed-use towers planned with office, residential, retail, and educational components. Developed in partnership with Lanoha Real Estate and KDC.
• SoGood A 15-acre master-planned urban community in southern Dallas adjacent to the Farmers Market, Deep Ellum, and Fair Park, featuring an innovation center (GSV Labs at SoGood), residential units, dining, and commercial spaces.
• University Hills

Quantifiable outcome

• University Hills selected as winner of The Boring Company's Tunnel Vision Challenge from 487 entrants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• The Boring CompanyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2026The Boring Company selected Hoque Global's University Hills development as one of three winners of its 'Tunnel Vision Challenge,' awarding a free Loop tunnel up to 1 mile long connecting the development to a nearby DART transit station. The tunnel would transport passengers in Tesla vehicles through narrow subterranean passages. All costs funded by The Boring Company following rigorous diligence process involving geotechnical borings and regulatory meetings.
• Lanoha Real Estate CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOmaha, Nebraska-based real estate developer partnered with Hoque Global for Newpark Dallas mixed-use development. Managing partner Jason Lanoha leads the partnership, contributing development expertise to the 20-acre smart district project near Dallas City Hall.
• KDC (Katz地产 Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas-based development firm KDC partnered with Hoque Global on the Dallas Smart District/Newpark project, overseeing office development component. KDC is behind major corporate campuses including Toyota North America and State Farm Insurance regional hubs.
• GSV Ventures / GSV LabscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBay Area-based growth investment platform partnering with Hoque Global to bring GSV Labs at SoGood - an innovation center and incubator for local startups and entrepreneurs. Co-founder Michael Moe leads the partnership aimed at making SoGood a magnet for regional and global talent.
• Corsair VenturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallas-based apartment builder partnered with Hoque Global for The Chloe at SoGood - a 266-unit, $45+ million apartment community as the first phase of SoGood development. CEO David Gunderson leads the partnership.
• Merriman Anderson ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDallas-based architectural firm serving as lead designer for multiple Hoque Global projects including Newpark Dallas, SoGood, Evans & Rosedale, and Adolphus Tower renovation. Provided comprehensive architectural services across the portfolio.
• Pickard ChiltoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm serving as design partner for One Newpark tower and Newpark Dallas smart district, collaborating with Merriman Anderson Architects on the mixed-use development.
• Moss ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSelected as general contractor for One Newpark tower construction. Bringing construction expertise to the 38-story mixed-use development.
• Aimbridge HospitalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlano-based hotel operator selected to manage the four-star hotel component of Newpark Dallas, including 245-room hotel with 30,000 square feet of meeting space to serve the Dallas Convention Center.
• RideCentriccoreOthersDallas-based luxury ground transportation company under Hoque Global umbrella. Led by Kevin Hoque, provides corporate transportation services with network in 67 countries. Exclusive partnerships with major sports franchises (NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS) and airlines (Emirates, Lufthansa).
• iDesign Meetings (iDM)minorOthersFull-service destination management company (DMC) under Hoque Global providing event logistics services. Has exclusive partnerships with major hotel chains including Hilton, Omni, and Marriott International.
• DRG ConceptscoreOthersHospitality company owned by Hoque Global operating multiple food and beverage concepts including Dallas Chop House, Dallas Fish Market, Wild Salsa, Chop House Burger, Wicked Butcher, and Oven and Cellar. CEO Nafees Alam leads operations.
• Red Lime SolutionsminorOthersTechnology company in which Hoque Global has invested, developing technology products through in-house product development team covering architecture, UX/UI, and full-stack development.
• Pelli Clarke Pelli ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAward-winning international architecture firm designed the original Dallas Smart District plans. Known for San Francisco's Salesforce Tower, Shanghai's Riverview Plaza, and Dallas' McKinney & Olive.
• Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic transit authority operating Dallas Area Rapid Transit system. Partnered with Hoque Global for potential tunnel connection at University Hills development. The Boring Company tunnel project would connect University Hills to UNT Dallas DART Station.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hall Group: Dallas-based diversified real estate firm developing mixed-use, office, and hospitality properties including the Hall Arts complex in the Dallas Arts District. Highly comparable as a Dallas-focused mixed-use developer with similar urban revitalization positioning.
• Centurion American Development Group: Texas-based developer led by Mehrdad Moayedi, active in mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects across DFW. Directly comparable for large-scale DFW mixed-use development and urban redevelopment.
• Carey International: Global chauffeured transportation and corporate logistics provider with affiliate network serving Fortune 500 clients. Directly comparable to Hoque Global's RideCentric subsidiary for corporate ground transportation services and global affiliate-driven model.
• KDC: Dallas-based development firm behind Toyota North America and State Farm regional campuses. Directly comparable as a DFW corporate campus and mixed-use developer, and notably also a Hoque Global partner on the Newpark Dallas smart district.
• Hillwood: Perot family's Dallas-based real estate developer behind Alliance Texas and major mixed-use projects. Comparable as a major DFW mixed-use and master-planned development competitor with similar scale of projects.
• Matthews Southwest: Dallas-based real estate developer led by Jack Matthews, focused on large-scale mixed-use and urban infill projects in DFW. Matthews Southwest is directly comparable as a fellow Dallas urban catalyst developer pursuing similarly scaled mixed-use districts.
• Crow Holdings: Dallas-based real estate investment and development firm with deep DFW roots across industrial, office, and mixed-use. Comparable for Texas-focused mixed-use and commercial development with similar urban infill strategies.

Others

• Aimbridge Hospitality: Plano-based hotel operator and Hoque Global partner managing the 245-room Newpark Dallas hotel component. Comparable as a hospitality operator integrated with the Newpark Dallas project, though as an operating partner rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Property Company: Major Dallas-based residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate company with national reach. Comparable for DFW multifamily and mixed-use development activity, though at significantly larger institutional scale.
• Trammell Crow Company: Major U.S. commercial real estate developer with significant Dallas presence across office, mixed-use, and industrial. Comparable for institutional-scale commercial real estate development in DFW, though Trammell Crow operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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