Hamilton Lane Launches Tokenized GPA Share Class, Naming BBVA First Investor
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Updated · Markets Media · May 27
Hamilton Lane Launches Tokenized GPA Share Class, Naming BBVA First Investor
4 articles · Updated · Markets Media · May 27
Hamilton Lane introduced a tokenized share class for its Global Private Assets Fund, with BBVA Asset Management committing as the first investor and initial exclusive institutional distributor.
The new class will run through the Allfunds platform, with Allfunds Blockchain providing the technology and Apex Group acting as transfer agent for end-to-end digital subscription, administration and servicing.
Hamilton Lane said the structure is designed to cut cross-border distribution friction and costs while improving transparency, auditability and flexibility in shareholding management.
The launch targets investors in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, extending tokenized access to GPA, an evergreen private-equity fund built to offer diversified exposure through a single commitment.
Tokenization promises liquidity for private assets, but can it deliver without robust secondary markets?
Is Wall Street's tokenization push a true financial revolution or just old systems in new technology?
Hamilton Lane’s $16 Trillion Tokenization Push: How Blockchain is Transforming Private Asset Access in 2026
Overview
In May 2026, Hamilton Lane launched a tokenized share class for its Global Private Assets (GPA) fund, marking its third tokenization effort and reinforcing its commitment to digital asset technology. This move aims to enhance access to private markets by leveraging blockchain, making investments more efficient and transparent. The launch was a collaborative effort with Allfunds, Apex Group, and BBVA Asset Management. Allfunds Blockchain played a key role in the tokenization process, while Apex Group provided the digital infrastructure that enables easier access and distribution of private market investments through tokenization.