Hamilton Lane announced a strategic investment in Republic on March 17 2026, marking a new partnership that will broaden Republic’s on‑chain platform and give Hamilton Lane a stronger foothold in the growing retail private‑markets space.
The investment is intended to accelerate Republic’s tokenization and on‑chain infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, transparency and investor engagement across the platform. It also supports continued innovation in product design, distribution, tokenization and investor education, reinforcing the two firms’ shared vision of democratizing private‑market access for retail investors.
Hamilton Lane’s move aligns with its broader strategy to transition from a traditional fund‑of‑funds manager to a technology‑enabled platform. The partnership will deepen the firm’s Evergreen product suite, expand its data moat through the Cobalt analytics platform, and accelerate its goal of making private‑markets exposure more inclusive and scalable for retail investors.
Juan Delgado, Co‑CEO of Hamilton Lane, said, “We believe that private markets are evolving toward a more inclusive and expansive investor base. Republic has built a platform that aligns with our approach to thoughtful innovation and meeting investors where they are. This investment is another step toward making broader participation in private markets both practical and sustainable.” Kendrick Nguyen, Co‑Founder and Co‑CEO of Republic, added, “At Republic, our mission has always been to unlock private markets for everyone, not just the few. 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.”
The partnership reflects a broader trend of democratizing access to private markets, a sector historically dominated by institutional and high‑net‑worth investors. By combining Hamilton Lane’s deep expertise in private‑markets funds with Republic’s on‑chain technology, the two firms aim to deliver a more efficient, transparent and scalable experience for retail investors, positioning them to benefit from the growing demand for private‑market exposure in a volatile public‑market environment.
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