Hamilton Lane Incorporated - HLNE STOCK NEWS

Securitize and Onramp Invest have announced a partnership to tokenize private equity funds, starting with Hamilton Lane's Equity Opportunities Fund V, providing expanded access for investors. This initiative aims to democratize investment opportunities in private equity, traditionally reserved for institutional investors. The integration allows financial advisors to manage diverse portfolios, including digital assets and private equity. Onramp's platform can now offer qualified investors access to tokenized feeder funds, enhancing liquidity and reducing entry barriers. This collaboration signifies a transformative step in private equity investing, potentially allowing a broader range of investors to engage in a lucrative asset class.

Western Veterinary Partners has secured a strategic growth investment from institutional partners, led by Tyree & D’Angelo Partners, LGT Capital Partners, and Hamilton Lane (HLNE). This minority equity investment aims to bolster Western's capacity to expand its network of veterinary hospitals across the U.S. The company has demonstrated strong organic growth and successful acquisitions in attractive markets, enhancing its presence and services for companion animal veterinarians. The investment will empower Western to positively impact local communities by providing essential support to veterinary practices.

Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) released its 2023 Market Overview, asserting that private markets outperformed public markets in 2022, achieving significant advantages across various strategies. The report, drawing from a database with nearly $17 trillion in assets, highlights that private credit, secondaries, and infrastructure will present compelling investment opportunities despite a forecasted challenging fundraising environment. Although fundraising figures are predicted to decline from 2021, valuations in most sectors are deemed accurate. The report cautions investors to approach the year ahead with discipline amid ongoing macroeconomic challenges.

Hamilton Lane Incorporated (Nasdaq: HLNE) announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 671,737 shares of Class A common stock, generating approximately $51.7 million in gross proceeds. The offering is set to close on March 9, 2023. The proceeds will be used to facilitate cash exchanges of membership units in Hamilton Lane Advisors, L.L.C. The firm, a leader in private markets investment management with $831.9 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2022, will not receive proceeds from the selling stockholder's shares. BofA Securities is the book-running manager for this offering.

Hamilton Lane Incorporated (Nasdaq: HLNE) announced on March 6, 2023 that it has launched an underwritten public offering of 671,737 shares of Class A common stock. The offering includes shares sold by Hamilton Lane and a selling stockholder, subject to market conditions. Proceeds from the offering will be utilized to facilitate cash exchanges of membership units in Hamilton Lane Advisors, L.L.C. held by certain members. Notably, Hamilton Lane will not receive proceeds from the stockholder's sales. The offering operates under an effective shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Novata, a technology platform for private markets, has announced the successful completion of its Series B funding, raising $30 million. This funding was led by Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) and included investors such as S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT). The capital will enhance Novata's ESG data management platform, which now serves over 3,500 private companies. Launched in April 2022, Novata provides robust benchmarking capabilities and aims to increase ESG transparency in private markets. The company continues to position itself as a critical infrastructure for sustainable capitalism.

BetterNight, a leader in virtual sleep care, announced $33 million in growth funding led by NewSpring, with participation from HCAP Partners and Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ:HLNE). This funding will enhance the company's nationwide expansion and boost its value-based sleep solutions for OSA and insomnia. BetterNight aims to improve clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs by offering a full spectrum of digital sleep care services. CEO Dave French emphasized the partnership with NewSpring as pivotal for future growth in addressing untreated sleep disorders, which pose serious health risks.

Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE) has officially opened its new office in Shanghai, China, marking its sixth location in the Asia Pacific region. This office, led by Managing Director Mingchen Xia, aims to enhance the firm's investment capabilities in the world’s second-largest economy. Hamilton Lane was awarded Shanghai Qualified Foreign Limited Partner status in May 2022, enabling it to invest in RMB private markets. The firm manages approximately $832 billion in assets, with $108 billion in discretionary assets. With growing demand from domestic investors for global assets, the Shanghai office is expected to strengthen Hamilton Lane's market position in Asia.

Novata has appointed Mona Sutphen, Partner and Head of Investment Strategies at The Vistria Group, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Sutphen brings over two decades of experience from both public and private sectors, having served as a Partner at Macro Advisory Partners and Managing Director at UBS AG. Her governmental experience includes being the White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy under President Obama. Novata, supported by major stakeholders including S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and Hamilton Lane (NASDAQ: HLNE), is a leader in ESG data management solutions for private markets, emphasizing sustainability and inclusivity.