Founded in 1991, Hamilton Lane provides investment management services primarily to public and corporate pension plans, financial institutions, and high net worth individuals. With offices across Europe, North America, and Asia, the firm specializes in customized private equity portfolios and invests in alternative investment markets. They employ a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to make their investments, focusing on mid and late venture, growth equity, distressed debt, and buyouts in middle market companies. Hamilton Lane has a diverse portfolio of investments in industries such as manufacturing and wired telecommunications, and they typically invest in startups that are 6-10 years old and have a valuation of over $1 billion.