Trade Republic said it is expanding its services to include access to Private Markets through partnerships with Apollo and EQT. Two additional asset classes will be introduced in the coming months.

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The platform has more than 10 million customers across 18 European markets and manages over €150 billion in assets. Christian Hecker, Co-Founder of Trade Republic, described the move as a shift from brokerage into wealth management.

The expansion follows the firm’s earlier launch in Poland, where it offered a 4.25% savings rate and flat trading fees. The platform entered a market alongside established players such as XTB and aimed to expand retail investment options, citing the country’s low retirement confidence.

Retail Investors Gain Private Market Opportunities

The new service allows retail investors to access private companies, which make up the majority of the economy, and diversify portfolios beyond ETFs and publicly listed shares. Trade Republic warned that Private Markets are long-term investments and carry risks, including potential capital loss.

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Peter Beske Nielsen of EQT said the initiative provides access to diversified private market strategies historically available mainly to institutional investors. Apollo’s Veronique Fournier added that the partnership broadens the investor base and supports “the continued democratization of private markets.”

Trade Republic Adds Fixed Income Options

Meanwhile, Trade Republic has introduced fixed income investment options for retail customers, further expanding its wealth management services. The platform allows investments in bond ETFs with defined maturities, offering yields above typical instant-access savings accounts. Interest is paid quarterly, and positions can be sold at current market prices without the lock-up periods of traditional term deposits.

Since January 2023, the firm has paid €2.5 billion in interest. The rollout complements its earlier expansion into private markets and follows the firm’s entry into Poland. Customers also gain access to U.S. government and corporate bonds, which carry currency risks.