Hamilton Lane, a private markets investment management firm, has bolstered its foothold in the Middle East by launching an office in Dubai.
The new Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) office is part of Hamilton Lane’s expansion to better cater to its regional clients.
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It increases Hamilton Lane’s footprint in the EMEA region to seven locations, with the first inaugurated in London in 2004.
This expansion reflects the firm’s focus on EMEA as a “key” growth area, evidenced by an approximately 150% growth in headcount since 2020.
Hamilton Lane EMEA head Richard Hope said: “As demand for private markets continues to grow globally, we are seeing more interest from investors across both institutional and private wealth channels in the Middle East.
“We are delighted to strengthen our presence in the region, bringing our experience of 33 years in private markets closer to this important audience.”
Hamilton Lane offers a comprehensive range of private markets strategies, such as direct equity, infrastructure, and secondaries, catering to the varied investment needs of its clients.
The firm has a workforce of approximately 740, spread across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.
As of 31 December 2024, Hamilton Lane managed and supervised assets totalling $956bn, comprising nearly $135bn in discretionary assets and over $821bn in non-discretionary assets.
In January 2024, Erik Hirsch and Juan Delgado-Moreira took on the roles of co-CEOs at Hamilton Lane.
