Digital asset solutions provider BitGo and New York-based investment platform Republic are teaming up to democratize access to alternative investment opportunities.
The partnership aims to offer individual investors access to investment products traditionally reserved for institutional and high-net-worth investors, the companies said in a press release.
Republic will leverage BitGo’s infrastructure to strengthen its blockchain-powered investment ecosystem, bringing private market investments on-chain for ordinary investors. That includes the Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund, which Republic recently added to its platform.
By tokenizing HLPIF, Republic is offering on-chain access to an asset class that was previously limited to traditional investors. More tokenized offerings are expected to follow.
“Bringing the needed infrastructure to Republic in order to offer its investors access to never-before reachable assets is what BitGo is all about,” said Mike Belshe, chief executive officer and co-founder of BitGo.
“BitGo is most known for custodying digital assets, but our infrastructure is also able to power regulated securities, whether tokenized onchain or on pieces of paper offchain.”
With financial markets increasingly moving on-chain, BitGo is positioning itself to be “the backbone of that transition,” Belshe added.
BitGo is best known for its crypto custody, wallet services, staking, and trading solutions. Founded in 2013, the firm has become one of the largest players in the digital asset space.
In recent months, BitGo has expanded its reach by partnering with major industry and mainstream financial providers. In December 2024, the company launched a retail-focused platform to extend its services beyond institutional clients.
The firm increased its footprint across the market further with the unveiling of a global over-the-counter crypto trading desk. Announced in February 2025, the OTC desk offers access to spot and derivatives trading.
BitGo is one of the crypto companies reportedly eyeing a public listing.
