Hamilton Lane’s New Interval Fund Taps $94B Credit Platform, Offers Quarterly Liquidity
Hamilton Lane’s SEC declared its first 40-Act interval fund, HLCIF, effective for April launch, offering daily NAV, 1099 reporting and quarterly repurchase offers. The fund taps Hamilton Lane’s $94 billion private credit platform to provide middle-market senior loans via a diversified, multi-manager structure with competitive fees.
1. Fund SEC Effectiveness and Launch
Hamilton Lane announced SEC effectiveness of the Hamilton Lane Credit Income Fund (HLCIF), its first registered interval fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The fund is expected to be available for purchase in April 2026, marking a new retail entry point into Hamilton Lane’s private credit offerings.
2. Features and Structure
HLCIF offers daily NAV pricing, quarterly limited liquidity through repurchase offers, 1099 tax reporting and competitive fee levels. It is structured to mitigate volatility with a conservative, risk-managed approach and no typical closed-end lockups.
3. Access to Private Credit Platform
The fund leverages Hamilton Lane’s $94 billion private credit platform, sourcing middle-market senior loans through a global multi-manager network. This curated exposure aims to generate reliable income and long-term performance beyond index-style benchmarks.
4. Strategic Impact for Hamilton Lane
Adding HLCIF as the 12th fund on the Evergreen Platform extends Hamilton Lane’s reach into private wealth clients and could drive fee revenue growth. The launch underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding private markets access for individual investors.