Hamilton Lane launches GPA share class
26 May 2026 Spain, UK
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Hamilton Lane, a global private markets investment firm, has announced the launch of a new tokenised share class to access Hamilton Lane’s Global Private Assets Fund (GPA), delivered in partnership with Allfunds Blockchain and Apex Group.
BBVA Asset Management is the first investor and initial exclusive distributor for institutional portfolios in this new tokenised share class.
The tokenised GPA share class will be available through the Allfunds platform and supported by Allfunds Blockchain as the technology provider and Apex Group as transfer agent, enabling end?to?end digital subscription, administration, and servicing.
As part of the agreement, initial investor BBVA Asset Management will benefit from an exclusive distribution period, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to exploring new digital distribution models for private market assets in Europe.
GPA is an evergreen fund designed to provide investors with a diversified exposure to private equity through a single commitment.
Juan Delgado, co-CEO at Hamilton Lane, says: “Further advancing our effort to broaden access to private markets through technology, the launch of this tokenised share class seeks to bring the diversification benefits of private markets to new and existing audiences in a cheaper, better and faster way.”
Rubén Nieto, managing director at Allfunds Blockchain, notes: “This project showcases how blockchain can bring real, tangible efficiencies to the fund industry. Our collaboration with Hamilton Lane and Apex Group enables a new digital operating model that simplifies distribution, enhances transparency, and ultimately benefits both managers and investors.”
Belén Blanco, CEO at BBVA Asset Management, adds: “We are pleased to participate as the first investor and distributor of this new tokenised share class and to continue exploring digital solutions that can enhance the investment experience for our clients.”
BBVA Asset Management is the first investor and initial exclusive distributor for institutional portfolios in this new tokenised share class.
The tokenised GPA share class will be available through the Allfunds platform and supported by Allfunds Blockchain as the technology provider and Apex Group as transfer agent, enabling end?to?end digital subscription, administration, and servicing.
As part of the agreement, initial investor BBVA Asset Management will benefit from an exclusive distribution period, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to exploring new digital distribution models for private market assets in Europe.
GPA is an evergreen fund designed to provide investors with a diversified exposure to private equity through a single commitment.
Juan Delgado, co-CEO at Hamilton Lane, says: “Further advancing our effort to broaden access to private markets through technology, the launch of this tokenised share class seeks to bring the diversification benefits of private markets to new and existing audiences in a cheaper, better and faster way.”
Rubén Nieto, managing director at Allfunds Blockchain, notes: “This project showcases how blockchain can bring real, tangible efficiencies to the fund industry. Our collaboration with Hamilton Lane and Apex Group enables a new digital operating model that simplifies distribution, enhances transparency, and ultimately benefits both managers and investors.”
Belén Blanco, CEO at BBVA Asset Management, adds: “We are pleased to participate as the first investor and distributor of this new tokenised share class and to continue exploring digital solutions that can enhance the investment experience for our clients.”
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