BitGo, a provider of digital asset solutions, has joined forces with Republic, an investment platform based in New York, to broaden access to alternative investment options.
This collaboration is designed to give individual investors the opportunity to participate in investment products that have typically been available only to institutional and high-net-worth individuals, as stated in a recent announcement.
Republic plans to utilize BitGo’s infrastructure to enhance its blockchain-based investment ecosystem, allowing everyday investors to engage in private market investments. This includes the Hamilton Lane Private Infrastructure Fund, which Republic has recently integrated into its offerings.
Through the tokenization of HLPIF, Republic is making it possible for investors to access this asset class, which was previously restricted to conventional investors. More tokenized products are anticipated to follow suit.
“Our mission at BitGo is to provide the necessary infrastructure for Republic to enable its investors to access previously unreachable assets,” stated Mike Belshe, CEO and co-founder of BitGo.
“While BitGo is widely recognized for its digital asset custody services, our infrastructure is also capable of supporting regulated securities, whether they are tokenized on-chain or represented by traditional documents off-chain.”
As financial markets progressively transition on-chain, BitGo is positioning itself as “the backbone of that shift,” Belshe noted.
BitGo is renowned for its services in crypto custody, wallet management, staking, and trading. Established in 2013, the company has grown into one of the foremost entities in the digital asset industry.
Recently, BitGo has broadened its reach by partnering with significant industry players and mainstream financial organizations. In December 2024, the company introduced a retail-centric platform to extend its services beyond just institutional clients.
Additionally, the firm has expanded its market presence by launching a global over-the-counter crypto trading desk. Announced in February 2025, this OTC desk provides access to spot and derivatives trading.
BitGo is among the crypto companies reportedly considering a public listing.