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Francis So

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Smart Money Rating: 81 out of 100

Managing Director, Lavender Capital

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Lavender Capital
Title
Managing Director
Role
Managing partner
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

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.

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