CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania and NEW YORK — March 17, 2026
Executive Summary
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE), a global private markets investment firm, has announced a strategic investment in Republic, an on-chain global investment platform. The announcement reflects an expansion of the existing partnership between the two firms and is positioned around a shared objective of broadening retail investor access to institutional-quality private market opportunities.
The investment is intended to support Republic’s platform development, particularly in areas such as tokenization, on-chain infrastructure, and investor access models. According to the companies, the collaboration will focus on enabling wider participation in private markets, which have traditionally been accessible primarily to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The partnership also aligns with Hamilton Lane’s broader strategy of modernizing private markets distribution and expanding participation across a wider investor base.
Announcement Overview
Hamilton Lane announced that it has made a strategic investment in Republic, reinforcing an ongoing partnership between the two organizations focused on expanding access to private markets. Republic operates as a global investment platform utilizing on-chain infrastructure to facilitate investment access across a range of asset classes.
The investment is designed to strengthen Republic’s capabilities in delivering retail-focused access to private market investments, while also supporting Hamilton Lane’s strategy of extending its private markets platform to a broader audience. The companies stated that the partnership aims to enable increased participation in private markets by individuals who have historically had limited access to such investment opportunities.
Hamilton Lane indicated that the investment builds on prior collaboration between the firms and is part of a longer-term initiative to expand and modernize access to private markets through scalable and technology-enabled solutions.
Key Announcement Details
- Announcement Type: Strategic Investment
- Announcing Company: Hamilton Lane
- Ticker Symbol: Nasdaq: HLNE
- Partner Company: Republic
- Republic Description: On-chain global investment platform
- Investment Nature: Strategic investment in Republic
- Primary Purpose: Expand retail investor access to institutional-quality private market funds
- Strategic Intent: Reinforce shared commitment between both firms
- Partnership Status: Builds on existing partnership between Hamilton Lane and Republic
- Strategic Direction: Modernize and expand access to private markets
- Target Investor Segment: Retail investors
- Historical Access Limitation: Private markets historically limited to institutions and high-net-worth investors
- Technology Focus:
- Tokenization
- On-chain infrastructure
- Investment Impact on Republic:
- Broaden efforts in leveraging tokenization
- Expand and modernize access
- Enhance efficiency
- Improve transparency
- Foster long-term retail investor engagement
- Operational Development Areas:
- Product design
- Distribution
- Tokenization
- Investor education
- Market Environment Context: Public markets remain volatile
- Investor Behavior Trend:
- Demand for private market exposure continues to accelerate
- Retail investors increasingly seeking alternative strategies
- Portfolio Objective Context: Build more resilient and diversified portfolios
- Access Requirement: Scalable and compliant points of access
- Leadership Statement – Hamilton Lane:
- Private markets evolving toward a more inclusive and expansive investor base
- Focus on thoughtful innovation
- Focus on meeting investors where they are
- Objective to make participation practical and sustainable
- Leadership Statement – Republic:
- Mission to unlock private markets for all investors
- Focus on accessibility beyond limited investor groups
- Validation of approach through Hamilton Lane partnership
- Objective to set new standards for retail participation
- Previous Partnership Initiative:
- Expansion of retail access to Hamilton Lane’s Private Infrastructure Fund
- Product Name: Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund (HLPIF)
- Distribution Platform: Republic
- Access Link: republic.com/hlpif
- Investment Offering Type: Diversified institutional-quality portfolio
- Hamilton Lane Platform: Evergreen Platform
- Platform Users: Thousands of advisors
- Number of Funds: 11 evergreen funds
- Assets Under Management (Evergreen Platform): $16 billion
- AUM Calculation Methodology:
- Net asset value as of December 31, 2025
- Plus net subscriptions received for January 2, 2026 dealing date
- Hamilton Lane Positioning:
- Leading global private markets investment firm
- Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years
- Hamilton Lane Workforce: Approximately 780 professionals
- Geographic Presence – Hamilton Lane:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- Total Assets Under Management and Supervision: $1.0 trillion
- Discretionary Assets: $146.1 billion
- Non-Discretionary Assets: $871.5 billion
- Investment Focus – Hamilton Lane:
- Flexible investment programs
- Access to full spectrum of private markets strategies
- Coverage across sectors and geographies
- Republic Headquarters: New York City
- Republic Business Model:
- Global financial firm
- Network of retail-focused investment platforms
- Enterprise digital advisory arm
- Republic Capabilities:
- Legal innovation
- Technical innovation
- Access to new asset classes
- Republic Portfolio: Over 2,000 companies
- Republic Community Size: Nearly three million members
- Global Reach: Presence in over 150 countries
- Capital Deployed: More than $3 billion
- Deployment Channels:
- Investment platforms
- Funds
- Firms within Republic ecosystem
- Republic Operational Regions:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- European Union
- United Arab Emirates
- South Korea
- Republic Backers:
- Valor Equity Partners
- Galaxy Interactive
- HOF Capital
- AngelList
- Column of Infrastructure (Republic): On-chain investment platform architecture
- Forward-Looking Statement Framework:
- Statements reflect expectations, projections, and plans
- Identified by words such as will, expect, believe, estimate, continue, anticipate, intend, plan
- Key Risk Factors Mentioned:
- Ability to manage growth
- Fund performance
- Industry competition
- Regulatory and tax changes
- Market conditions
- Access to investment opportunities
- Fee structure sustainability
- Talent attraction and retention
- Debt obligations
- Client and investor defaults
- Exposure to financial institution credit risk
- Compliance with client guidelines
- Integration of acquired businesses
- Risks from new investment structures and partnerships
- Redemption and repurchase risks
- Risk identification and management capability
- External uncontrollable events
- Ability to receive distributions for obligations
- Regulatory Reference:
- Securities Act of 1933 (Section 27A)
- Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Section 21E)
- Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
- SEC Filings Reference:
- Annual Report on Form 10-K (Fiscal year ended March 31, 2024)
- Subsequent filings
- Forward-Looking Statement Condition:
- Statements apply as of release date only
- No obligation to update except as required by law
Expansion of Existing Partnership
The announced investment builds upon an existing collaboration between Hamilton Lane and Republic, which has been focused on expanding access to private market investment opportunities. The partnership has previously included initiatives designed to provide retail investors with exposure to institutional-quality portfolios.
As part of the continued collaboration, the firms are working toward enabling broader participation in private markets, a segment historically dominated by institutional capital and high-net-worth investors. The companies indicated that the investment represents a continuation of efforts to develop scalable solutions that can facilitate wider access across investor segments.
Hamilton Lane noted that the partnership aligns with its broader strategic direction of expanding access to private markets through innovative distribution models and platform partnerships.
Focus on Tokenization and On-Chain Infrastructure
Hamilton Lane stated that its investment will allow Republic to further develop its capabilities in tokenization and on-chain infrastructure, which form the foundation of Republic’s platform. These technologies are used to support investment access, operational efficiency, and transparency across financial products.
According to the companies, the partnership will support Republic’s efforts to:
- Expand access to private market investments through digital infrastructure
- Enhance operational efficiency across investment processes
- Improve transparency for investors
- Support long-term engagement across its platform
The investment is also expected to contribute to continued development in product design, distribution strategies, tokenization frameworks, and investor education initiatives.
Private Markets Access and Investor Demand
The companies referenced ongoing developments in investor demand, particularly in relation to private market exposure. According to the announcement, retail investors are increasingly seeking access to alternative investment strategies as part of diversified portfolios.
Hamilton Lane indicated that private markets have historically been limited to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, and that the partnership with Republic is intended to address this access gap through scalable platform-based solutions.
The firms also noted that evolving market conditions, including volatility in public markets, have contributed to increased interest in alternative investment opportunities, including private markets.
Leadership Statements
“We believe that private markets are evolving toward a more inclusive and expansive investor base,” said Juan Delgado, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Hamilton Lane. “Republic has built a platform that aligns with our approach to thoughtful innovation and meeting investors where they are. This investment is another step towards making broader participation in private markets both practical and sustainable.”
“At Republic, our mission has always been to unlock private markets for everyone, not just the few,” said Kendrick Nguyen, Co-founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Republic. “Hamilton Lane’s continued commitment validates both the importance and the durability of this approach. Together, we’re setting a new standard for how retail investors participate in private markets.”
Existing Product Collaboration
Hamilton Lane and Republic have previously partnered to expand access to Hamilton Lane’s Private Infrastructure Fund (HLPIF) through Republic’s platform. This initiative enabled individual investors to access a diversified portfolio designed to meet institutional standards.
The companies indicated that this earlier collaboration forms part of the broader relationship between the firms and demonstrates the application of platform-based distribution models for private market investments.
Hamilton Lane also highlighted its Evergreen Platform, which serves thousands of financial advisors and includes multiple investment products designed for ongoing investor participation.
Hamilton Lane Private Wealth Platform
Hamilton Lane stated that its Evergreen Platform currently:
- Serves thousands of advisors
- Offers 11 evergreen funds
- Manages approximately $16 billion in assets under management (AUM)
The AUM figure is calculated as the net asset value as of December 31, 2025, along with net subscriptions received for the January 2, 2026 dealing date.
The company noted that its private wealth platform is designed to provide investors with access to private markets through structured investment solutions.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to expectations regarding future performance, strategic initiatives, and operational developments.
Forward-looking statements may include terms such as “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” and “plan,” and reflect management’s current expectations and projections.
Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to manage growth
- Fund performance variability
- Competitive industry conditions
- Changes in regulatory environment and tax status
- Market conditions
- Access to investment opportunities
- Ability to maintain fee structures
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Debt obligations and financing conditions
- Client and investor default risks
- Exposure to financial institution credit risks
- Compliance with client investment guidelines
- Integration of acquired businesses
- Risks associated with new investment structures and partnerships
- Management of redemption or repurchase rights
- Operational risk management
- External events beyond company control
- Ability to receive distributions to fund obligations
Additional information regarding these risks is available in Hamilton Lane’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.
Hamilton Lane stated that forward-looking statements are made as of the date of the announcement and that the company does not undertake an obligation to update such statements except as required by law.
About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is a global private markets investment firm that provides investment solutions to institutional and private wealth investors worldwide. The firm has focused exclusively on private markets investing for more than 30 years.
Hamilton Lane employs approximately 780 professionals across offices located in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
As of December 31, 2025, Hamilton Lane has approximately:
- $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision
- $146.1 billion in discretionary assets
- $871.5 billion in non-discretionary assets
The firm specializes in building investment programs that provide access to a range of private markets strategies, sectors, and geographies.
About Republic
Republic is a global financial firm headquartered in New York City, operating a network of retail-focused investment platforms along with an enterprise digital advisory business.
The company provides access to a range of asset classes through its investment platforms and is focused on enabling participation from a broad base of investors.
Republic’s platform includes:
- A portfolio of over 2,000 companies
- A global community of nearly three million members
- Operations across more than 150 countries
The firm has facilitated more than $3 billion in deployed capital through its investment platforms, funds, and affiliated companies.
Republic operates in multiple regions, including:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- European Union
- United Arab Emirates
- South Korea
The company is backed by institutional investors including Valor Equity Partners, Galaxy Interactive, HOF Capital, and AngelList.
Media Contact
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