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Crossing Planes
Crossing Planes was established in 2021 by Joshua Smith. The firm serves multiple families through investment management, governance support, and strategic...
Crossing Planes
Crossing Planes was established in 2021 by Joshua Smith. The firm serves multiple families through investment management, governance support, and strategic advisory. Its headquarters sits in Hong Kong with additional offices in Bangkok, Singapore, and Bali. The firm divides activities into liquid markets, advisory, and venture divisions. Liquid markets cover bonds, equities, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies. The venture arm acts as both builder and investor, targeting early-stage opportunities in Asia. Confirmed holdings include Bettle, a social gaming platform, and QPAX Global Solutions, focused on infrastructure safety. Additional vehicles include Stone Monkey Capital for asset research and Artemis Communications for content and publishing. The firm maintains a Web3 and blockchain technology focus alongside FinTech, media, gaming, and luxury sectors.
General information
Firm type
Multi Family Office
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
City
Hong Kong
Corporate office
33 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong
Additional offices
Bangkok, Thailand · Singapore · Bali, Indonesia
Principals
Joshua Smith
Founding Partner
Ari Lee
Managing Partner
Hui Gao
Partner
Nick Walton
Principal and Director of Communications
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Crossing Planes?
Joshua Smith serves as Founding Partner. Ari Lee acts as Managing Partner and Hui Gao as Partner.
How does Crossing Planes source proprietary deal flow?
The firm operates a ventures division that builds and invests in early-stage companies directly.
Is Crossing Planes structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
It functions as a multi-family office with dedicated venture building and capital allocation arms.
Does Crossing Planes participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm allocates to both direct investments and external vehicles including hedge funds and private equity.
What investment stages does Crossing Planes typically target?
It focuses on early-stage and venture capital opportunities alongside liquid market positions.
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