About Chi

Chirag Hathiramani, fondly known as Chi, is a seasoned real estate executive with a remarkable track record. With 18 years of experience under his belt, he has successfully managed nearly $3 billion of institutional commercial real estate transactions across various asset classes.

A Proven Leader

Chi's leadership journey is marked by his ability to develop real estate platforms and strategies, build high-performing teams, and drive investment performance. He has a knack for uncovering profitable opportunities and marshaling resources to close new deals.

A Decade at Vornado

Chi spent over a decade at Vornado Realty Trust, one of the largest commercial real estate firms in the United States. This experience honed his skills in investment selection, underwriting, structuring and negotiation, transaction management, and institutional equity and debt capital raising.

Chief Investment Officer

As the former Chief Investment Officer of Casoro Group and Fund Manager for the Onyx Impact Fund, Chi played a pivotal role in developing the firm’s investment strategy and market presence. Under his leadership, the investment team completed 18 acquisition, recapitalization, and disposition projects exceeding $600 million.

Fund Management Expertise

In 2022, He also facilitated the launch of Upside Avenue’s follow-on REIT vehicle, a Regulation A public nontraded REIT, and served as its Chief Investment Officer. Chi also facilitated the conceptualization and launch of the Onyx Impact Fund, an emerging manager institutional vehicle, and served as its Fund Manager.

Awards and Recognition

Chi's contributions to the industry have not gone unnoticed. In 2020, he was acknowledged by GlobeSt as a Top 50 Under 40 in Commercial Real Estate for his influence and contributions in the industry and within the community.

Education

Georgetown University - MBA with a focus on Real Estate
Johns Hopkins University - M.S. in Real Estate, Finance & Investments
Virginia Tech - B.S. in Property Management

Outside of Work

Beyond my professional life, I'm a proud husband and father. My family is my rock, and they inspire me every day to strive for success and make a difference in the world.

Service and gratitude are two values that are deeply ingrained in me. I believe in giving back to the community and making a positive impact wherever I can. This is why I'm actively involved with the Chinmaya Mission, a worldwide nonprofit organization that aims to spread the knowledge of Advaita Vedanta, the non-dual system of thought found in the Upanishads, which epitomize the philosophical teachings of the Vedas.

In addition to my work with the Chinmaya Mission, I also sit on the board of the Casoro Group Education Foundation. This non-profit organization is dedicated to expanding racial and gender diversity in the commercial real estate space. I'm passionate about this cause because I believe that everyone, regardless of their race or gender, should have the opportunity to succeed in this industry.

In all aspects of my life, I strive to live by the principle of 'Seva', which means selfless service in Sanskrit. It's a concept that has guided me throughout my career and personal life, and it's at the heart of everything I do.

Connect with Chi

If you're ready to create wealth, make an impact, and leave a legacy, let's connect and impact lives together. You can reach me at c hi@chiraghathiramani.com or 540-220-8102.

I look forward to hearing from you.