Matt Melbourne
@mattjmelbourne
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GTM @joinrepublic — the OS for the private markets
New York, NY
Joined January 2016
Today is a transformative day for everyday investors. Republic and Hamilton Lane are making private equity funds accessible to all. $500 minimums, pay with USD or crypto (USDC). Learn more here:
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Invest in impactful startups raising money via equity crowdfunding
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RT @WSJ: Exclusive: Investment platform Republic plans to use blockchain technology to sell investors exposure to SpaceX, another effort in….
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Republic plans to sell digital tokens that mirror the performance of SpaceX’s private shares in a move largely untested with regulators.
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RT @joinrepublic: Private Equity for All!. For decades, private equity was only accessible to institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Today, @….
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With more than $900B of AUM/assets under supervision, Hamilton Lane is a true titan of the private markets. I’m excited for @joinrepublic’s infrastructure to allow everyone to invest in private equity funds. More to come soon.
Today Hamilton Lane announced a partnership with @joinrepublic, aiming to provide institutional-quality private market investments to individual retail investors in the U.S.
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RT @joinrepublic: Celebrating 8 years of Republic! 🥳. This July marks 8 years since @joinrepublic's launch. In a letter to the Republic com….
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Republic CEO Kendrick Nguyen reflects on the company's growth since 2016 and looks ahead to the future of the private markets.
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Equity giveaways have been around since at least 1998 but have invited SEC scrutiny or were deemed too hard by private companies like Uber & Airbnb before their IPOs. Sharedrops by @joinrepublic is a new tool for private companies to give equity to their communities in exchange.
🌹 This Valentine's we're not just sharing love, we're sharing equity! . 💙 Introducing Sharedrops: Republic's platform to reward your community with equity in exchange for loyalty. Learn more at By rewarding individuals with equity, companies can
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RT @joinrepublic: 🌹 This Valentine's we're not just sharing love, we're sharing equity! . 💙 Introducing Sharedrops: Republic's platform to….
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RT @joinrepublic: We're on the list! 🎉. @CBInsight's #FinTech 100 covers the most promising companies in the space and we're thrilled to be….
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RT @GavinSBaker: Increasingly convinced that FinTech and eCommerce companies will be significant AI winners. They can take out the majorit….
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RT @MBGilroy: 1/ After a decade long venture-fueled run in fintech, we’re in the midst of our most important year yet. We took a hard look….
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the best skyline in the world — happy fourth of july!🗽🇺🇸
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My incredible teammate and friend @zehranaqvi_ talking about her social deal flow engine, accreditation rules, and @joinrepublic’s commitment to curation. Check it out!.
Just released my interview with @zehranaqvi_! . We discussed her role at @joinrepublic, her founder-first mentality, the antiquated accreditation laws, the creation of the Z List, what it means to be a founder, and problems in the VC world. Check out what she had to say:👇🏼.
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Excited to join this panel hosted by @joinrepublic’s friend & partner @cartainc!.
New data suggests a slowdown in venture capital. Where do we go from here? . On May 12, @AmberAllen_AA, @mattjmelbourne and @PeterJ_Walker will explore potential reasons for the change, its impact, and what to consider for your next fundraise.
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RT @michaelsidgmore: Why every company should enable their community to become investors and owners (cc: @joinrepublic). Ownership matter….
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Doing a shoot with some of our portfolio founders today. Amazing stories to tell and wins to share. Grateful that @joinrepublic got to play a small part in the growth of each one.
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RT @joinrepublic: It's been quite a week of wins for a few of our portfolio companies! 🤩. Here are some of the highlights: .
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RT @joinrepublic: We are just getting started ✊🏽🌎 💸 . . A letter from our CEO, Kendrick Nguyen (@KendrickEsq): . 🧵.
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RT @balajis: Everyone is becoming an investor. And so investors are declining in power. You have countless options to raise money today, f….
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On Republic, anyone can invest in startups. Become an investor in cutting-edge private companies with as little as $50 ✅
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Fintech is amazing. Just signed up for an amazing co—@biltforyou. It’s a digital CC to earn CC points on rent payments. My NYC landlord only takes paper checks, so BILT sends a check each month. $0 annual fee. (If your landlord takes CC but charges fees, check works here also.)
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