Francis So brings over 25 years of institutional banking experience, having held senior executive roles at HSBC, most recently as Deputy CEO of the bank in Macau SAR. As Founder and Managing Partner, Francis leads a digital asset venture fund with a track record of over 80 seed and private-stage investments. Beyond his work in venture capital, he serves as a Director for a research and development lab focused on next-generation Web3 infrastructure and engine development on the Solana blockchain. His career is defined by a commitment to driving technological adoption within complex, regulated financial environments.

Kenny Cheung is a Director at Lavender Capital, where he oversees strategic investments and portfolio management. Prior to joining the firm, Kenny cultivated a robust background across the traditional financial sector and the family office space. He previously served as Head of Strategy and Partnerships for The Yeh Family Philanthropy and Vice President at HSBC. His unique experience blends philanthropic strategy, institutional finance experience and private wealth management to provide a sophisticated perspective on portfolio optimization and long-term asset growth.

Matthew Cheung is a seasoned Web3 executive with over 9 years of experience in the crypto and digital asset sectors. Beginning his career at OKX, he has since held pivotal leadership roles at leading exchanges, most recently serving as Chief Strategy Officer at HKVAX—one of Hong Kong’s first licensed digital asset exchanges. Matthew is a trusted advisor to regulated Web3 companies and infrastructure providers, including Evident Capital and BitKub. His expertise centers on the convergence of traditional finance (Web2) and the digital asset ecosystem, with a focus on Digital Asset Treasury (DAT), Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization, and strategic initiatives for listed companies.

Gilbert Ng is a premier crypto-focused legal practitioner with nearly a decade of experience in the blockchain space. A former Head of Legal at two major blockchain groups, Gilbert is a recognized expert in navigating the complex intersections of M&A, licensing, and regulatory relations. He provides the foundational legal scaffolding for our projects, ensuring that innovation is built upon a secure, compliant, and sustainable framework.