Conshohocken, PA and New York, NY – January 6, 2026 – Leading global private markets firm Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (“Guardian”), one of the nation’s largest life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits, today announced the completion of their transaction, which was previously announced in November 2025.
Through their long-term strategic partnership, Hamilton Lane will now manage Guardian’s existing private equity portfolio of nearly $5 billion. Guardian has also committed to invest approximately $500 million per year in private equity for the next 10 years through Hamilton Lane. This commitment maintains Guardian’s typical annual contribution to the asset class and supports its general account target allocation goals. This includes $250 million in seed capital for Evergreen initiatives to support the continued growth of Hamilton Lane’s Global Evergreen Platform.
Guardian’s general account will gain access to a much wider range of investment opportunities through Hamilton Lane’s industry-leading platform in a mix of primary, co-investment and secondary market opportunities. To support the partnership’s shared goals of accelerating growth and driving value creation, Guardian has been granted equity warrants along with additional financial incentives.
Hamilton Lane will also partner with Guardian’s dually registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, Park Avenue Securities (PAS), to deliver investment solutions and provide strategic support and education to PAS clients. PAS has over 2,400 advisors, covering approximately $58.5 billion* of client assets under management.
Erik Hirsch, Co-CEO at Hamilton Lane, commented: “In closing this transaction, we look forward to beginning our strategic and innovative partnership with Guardian, a firm that shares our values of putting clients’ needs first and has a long-term commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to those we serve. This partnership is a testament to the strength of our Insurance Solutions platform and the trust we’ve built with leading institutional investors.”
Andrew McMahon, Guardian Chairman and CEO, said: “We’re pleased to announce the close of our transaction with Hamilton Lane. This strategic partnership will accelerate our investment strategy, create long-term value for our policyholders, and further enhance Guardian’s wealth management capabilities.”
To view the original announcement press release on the partnership, please click here.
*As of December 31, 2024
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About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 770 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has $1.0 trillion in assets under management and supervision, composed of $145.4 billion in discretionary assets and $859.8 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of September 30, 2025. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn.
About Guardian
Guardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With 165 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind millions of consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs. Guardian, which is based in New York City, is a leading provider of life, disability, dental, and other benefits, and has received accolades for its culture and service. Our colleagues and financial professionals serve with care and experience, and our commitments rest on a strong financial foundation, which included a 2026 dividend allocation of $1.7 billion – the largest in the company's history. For more information, visit guardianlife.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.