Hamilton Lane closes $615.3 million venture Access Fund

Hamilton Lane has closed its Venture Access Fund (VAF) at $615.3 million, surpassing its $500 million target by 23%. The fund provides exposure to top-performing venture capital funds and companies, leveraging Hamilton Lane’s nearly 30 years of experience in the space.

VAF is structured to accelerate capital returns and mitigate the J-curve, combining primary and secondary transactions to offer a fee-efficient venture capital solution. The raise attracted global and diversified investors, including public and corporate pension funds, financial institutions, and family offices.

With $117 billion in AUM and AUA across venture and growth equity, Hamilton Lane continues expanding its VC strategy, focusing on high-growth companies, secondaries, and co-investments amid evolving market dynamics.