In this week’s Investment Roundtable:
- Hamilton Lane & Republic Partnership: Scott Kitun details the innovative partnership between Hamilton Lane and Republic, democratizing private equity investment in infrastructure for retail investors with opportunities starting at $500.
- Infrastructure Investing Explained: An exploration of private equity infrastructure investments, potential returns, risk profiles, and why infrastructure is becoming a vital part of retail investors’ portfolios.
- Women-Founded Startups Analysis: Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau examines trends in funding for women-founded startups, highlighting equity crowdfunding’s progress and remaining gaps.
What makes Hamilton Lane’s partnership with Republic special?
It democratizes private equity infrastructure investing, traditionally limited to institutional investors, allowing retail investors to participate starting at just $500.
How do private equity infrastructure funds generate returns?
These funds invest in real-world assets such as data centers, energy infrastructure, airports, and logistics networks, often providing stable, uncorrelated returns with reduced volatility.
What does recent data reveal about women-founded startups in crowdfunding?
Women-founded startups represent roughly 25% of crowdfunding deals but still face a funding gap, especially in larger fundraising rounds. Progress is encouraging, but room for improvement remains.
