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BitGo, a leading digital asset solutions provider, has joined forces with Republic, a New York-based investment platform, to make alternative investment opportunities more accessible to everyday investors. This collaboration seeks to bridge the gap between institutional-grade investment products and individual investors by leveraging blockchain technology.
Expanding Access to Private Market Investments
The partnership between BitGo and Republic is designed to democratize private market investments, which have traditionally been limited to institutional and high-net-worth investors. Republic plans to utilize BitGo’s robust blockchain infrastructure to bring these investments on-chain, enabling easier access for retail investors. One of the first offerings under this initiative is the Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund (HLPIF), which Republic recently added to its platform.
Tokenization plays a key role in this process. By tokenizing the HLPIF, Republic provides on-chain access to an asset class that was previously inaccessible to everyday investors, paving the way for more tokenized investment products in the future.
BitGo’s Role in Transforming Investment Access
“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, CEO and co-founder of BitGo. He emphasized that while BitGo is widely recognized for its crypto custody and wallet services, its infrastructure is equally capable of supporting regulated securities, whether they are tokenized on-chain or managed off-chain.
“BitGo is positioning itself as the backbone of the transition to on-chain financial markets,” Belshe added.
BitGo’s Expanding Presence in the Digital Asset Space
Founded in 2013, BitGo has established itself as one of the largest players in the digital asset industry, offering a wide range of services, including crypto custody, wallet solutions, staking, and trading. The company has been continuously expanding its reach by partnering with major industry players and mainstream financial providers.
In December 2024, BitGo launched a retail-focused platform to extend its services beyond institutional clients. This move marked a significant step in the company’s efforts to make digital asset services more accessible to individual users.
Further expanding its market presence, BitGo introduced a global over-the-counter (OTC) crypto trading desk in February 2025. The trading desk offers access to spot and derivatives trading, catering to a broader range of investors.
Looking Ahead
As financial markets increasingly adopt blockchain technology, BitGo’s infrastructure is positioned to support this shift. The company is reportedly considering a public listing, signaling its commitment to long-term growth and innovation in the digital asset space.
By combining BitGo’s infrastructure with Republic’s investment platform, the partnership aims to open up private market investments to a wider audience, transforming how individuals engage with alternative assets in the blockchain era.
