Trade Republic, Europe’s largest savings platform, has crossed a major milestone: over 10 million customers across 18 markets and €150 billion in assets under management. Building on its brokerage and banking services, the platform is now expanding into wealth management with Private Markets access, thanks to strategic partnerships with Apollo and EQT.

“Long-term wealth creation is more than just an ETF savings plan. It’s about combining various asset classes,” said Christian Hecker, Co-Founder of Trade Republic. “Now, we are growing Trade Republic from brokerage into wealth management. Everyone in Europe should have the opportunity to invest like the very wealthy — simple, secure, and at the lowest possible cost.”

Private Markets for Retail Investors

This move allows Trade Republic clients to invest in private companies, which represent 88% of the economy. Historically, these opportunities were limited to institutional investors or high-net-worth individuals. By opening access to private markets, Trade Republic enables retail investors to diversify portfolios and potentially capture returns that have outperformed public markets over decades.

“Today, most individual investors’ portfolios are limited to ETFs and publicly listed stocks, even though public markets are only a fraction of the investable economy,” said Peter Beske Nielsen, Global Head of Private Wealth & Evergreen Solutions at EQT. “Through our partnership with Trade Republic, we provide access to a global, diversified private markets portfolio via EQT’s proven strategies — historically reserved for institutional investors.”

A Broader Wealth Management Play

In professional wealth management, public stocks and ETFs typically account for just 60% of a portfolio. Private market investments can help investors achieve greater diversification and potential growth. Trade Republic plans to roll out two additional asset classes, spaced 30 days apart, further broadening its offerings.

“With this partnership, combining Apollo’s expertise with the innovative power of Trade Republic, we are addressing a much broader set of investors across Europe,” said Veronique Fournier, Apollo’s Head of EMEA Global Wealth. “Together, we are building on the continued democratization of private markets.”

By bridging the gap between retail and institutional investing, Trade Republic is redefining how Europeans can access sophisticated investment opportunities without leaving the platform they already trust for their everyday savings and banking needs.