BitGo and Republic Team Up to Broaden Private Equity Investment Opportunities

BitGo, a provider of digital asset solutions, is collaborating with Republic, an investment platform based in New York, to make alternative investment possibilities more accessible to the general public.

The partnership's goal is to give individual investors the chance to invest in products that were previously only available to institutional and high-net-worth investors, as stated in a press release by the companies.

BitGo's infrastructure will be utilized by Republic to strengthen its blockchain-powered investment ecosystem, bringing private market investments on-chain for ordinary investors. This includes the recently added Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund (HLPIF) on Republic's platform.

By tokenizing HLPIF, Republic is offering on-chain access to an asset class that was previously only accessible to traditional investors. More tokenized offerings are anticipated to follow suit.

"Offering Republic's investors access to assets that were previously unattainable is precisely what BitGo aims to accomplish," stated Mike Belshe, CEO and co-founder of BitGo.

"While BitGo is most recognized for its digital asset custody services, our infrastructure is also capable of supporting regulated securities, whether they are tokenized on-chain or on paper off-chain."

Belshe added that as financial markets continue to move on-chain, BitGo is positioning itself to serve as the "backbone of that transition."

BitGo is a well-known provider of crypto custody, wallet services, staking, and trading solutions. Established in 2013, the company has grown to become one of the leading players in the digital asset industry.

In recent months, BitGo has expanded its reach by partnering with major industry and mainstream financial providers. In December 2024, the company introduced a retail-focused platform to extend its services beyond institutional clients.

The firm further broadened its market footprint with the launch of a global over-the-counter crypto trading desk in February 2025. The OTC desk provides access to spot and derivatives trading.

BitGo is rumored to be one of the crypto companies considering a public listing.