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Abstract Digital Sphere

A Venture Builder & Incubator of New Tech Companies

ABOUT XBE

Who We Are

XBE is a visionary leader at the forefront of Web3 transformation. We are a venture builder committed to empowering the future through digital innovation. By harnessing the power of decentralization, autonomy, and verifiable digital ownership, we enable brands to unlock their full potential in an evolving digital economy. Our mission is to deploy cutting-edge technologies that spur global innovation, equip entrepreneurs with strategic insights, and scale business operations into international markets. We are building an ecosystem where verifiable ownership and community sit at the core of every digital experience.

What We Do

Through our venture builder model, XBE strategically backs and nurtures pioneering enterprises to drive value creation and technological adoption across key high-tech sectors. We incubate companies and provide them with the strategic insights and resources needed to scale globally. Our focus is on deploying real-world solutions that span from artificial intelligence and immersive experiences to sustainable development and biotechnology.

XBE Incubation

NEW TECH INCUBATOR

Incubate. Innovate. Backed by XBE.

Core Technologies Sectors

  • Information Grid: A cloud-native architectural framework that unifies distributed, diverse data sources and services into a single, cohesive network. This system securely manages, shares, and analyzes data across different platforms while maintaining strict data control.

  • Tokenization Frameworks (DOTs and STOs): Institutional-grade smart contract architectures for Digital Ownership Tokens (DOTs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs). DOTs are specialized tokens that used to secure, track, and authenticate high-value physical assets, while STOs are regulated public offering of tokenized real financial assets. These frameworks are designed to tokenize any class of real-world assets (RWA) and complex financial structures, ensuring full regulatory compliance and seamless digital issuance, bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds.

  • NFC-Blockchain Binding: A hardware-encrypted authentication standard that integrates physical Near Field Communication (NFC) chips into goods, linking them directly to immutable blockchain records to guarantee tamper-proof identity verification at the hardware level.

CASE STUDIES

All-encompassing Solutions

    • Industry: Corporate Finance & Real-World Assets (RWA)

    • Objective: Modernize traditional asset management and capital distribution through blockchain technology.

    • Solution: XBE engineered an end-to-end STO ecosystem covering legal-tech alignment, smart contract minting, compliance enforcement, and secondary market liquidity structures.

    • Impact: Reduced settlement overhead, enabled fractional ownership, and expanded globally compliant liquidity pools for institutional assets.

    • Industry: Fine Art, Antiques & Luxury Goods

    • Objective: Eliminate counterfeit risks, verify physical ownership, and establish digital provenance for rare physical collectibles.

    • Solution: Implemented a unified authentication platform combining encrypted NFC hardware tags with tamper-proof blockchain ledgers. Tapping a mobile device immediately retrieves the item's cryptographic certificate of authenticity and verification credentials.

    • Impact: Delivered 100% verifiable authenticity, preserved item provenance across transactions, and enabled digital asset secondary trading backed by physical collateral.

    • Industry: Retail, Exhibition, Public Signage & Entertainment

    • Objective: Captivate high-traffic audiences with glasses-free 3D visual environments without requiring physical 3D glasses.

    • Solution: Deployed proprietary autostereoscopic 4K/8K displays paired with the Marvel3DS Cloud and AI rendering engine.

    • Impact: Boosted audience engagement metrics across commercial signage installations worldwide and provided an end-to-end SaaS infrastructure for global spatial content deployment.

Mr. Eric Yuan

Group CFO

Eric is a Senior Finance Executive with over 25 years of regional experience across Hong Kong, mainland China, and Australia. Proven expertise in full-spectrum financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow optimization, compliance, and strategic planning. Currently serving as Group CFO at XBE, overseeing financial operations, reporting, and team leadership. Previously held senior roles as Group Financial Controller, Finance Manager, and Business Advisor across diverse industries. Holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Western Sydney and is a certified CPA Australia and CFPHK member. Trilingual in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Recognized for strong analytical skills, process improvement, and driving operational efficiency.

Dr. Earnest Leung

Corporate Consultant

Dr. Leung began his 40-year investment banking career in 1982 at Amsterdam-Rotterdam Bank, later holding senior positions in global bond trading and asset management across several international firms. In 1994, he became Senior Director and Head of Investment Asset Management (Asia) at American Express Bank, overseeing global investment strategies and Asian portfolio operations. In 2009, he was appointed CEO and Chairman of Anxian Yuan China Holdings (00922.HK), expanding the business into the cemetery industry. Since 2009, he has served as Director, CEO, and Board Chairman of Network CN Inc. (OTCBB: NWCN), managing outdoor advertising and project coordination. Recently, he was appointed General Partner and Director of XBE Asset Management Limited and Heritage Hub Limited Partnership Fund to lead fund establishment.

Dr. Fredrick Wong

Consultant - Fund Manager

Dr. Wong serves as a Director of XBE Asset Management Limited and General Partner for Heritage Hub Limited Partnership Fund and Sinowave Cultural Asset LPF on behalf of XBE Group. Bringing over 25 years of experience in financial asset management and 15 years in IT, he is an SFC-licensed Responsible Officer (Types 1, 4, and 9) specializing in private and public fund operations. Holding an MBA and PhD, Dr. Wong consults on Web3, AI, and Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization—pioneering the Cultural Heritage LPF Framework to bridge regulatory compliance, fintech innovation, and high-value asset allocation.

Mr. James Lau

Consultant - Legal

Mr. Edward Ho

COO

Edward is a seasoned COO and general management leader based in Hong Kong with over 20 years of experience scaling ventures across medical devices, advertising, and capital markets. Known for driving growth from concept to profitable operations, he has raised over HK$10M, managed US OTC-listed entities, and launched an FDA-cleared MedTech clinic. His expertise spans full-cycle P&L ownership, corporate strategy, real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and leading cross-functional teams. Edward holds a BSc in Computer Science from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and an Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from Durham University Business School.

Ms. Windy Cheng

HR & Admin Officer

Windy is a finance and administration leader currently serving as the HR & Admin Officer at XBE, bringing a 40-year track record across corporate, media, and non-profit sectors. Qualified as an International Affiliate of the HKICPA, a CMA (Aust.), and an IPA (Aust.), her career includes 16 years at The Economist Group and 15 years with Friends of the Earth. Windy specializes in full-set accounting, HR support, and financial optimization. She thrives in dynamic environments, driving strategic changes that lower costs, enhance quality, and maximize workplace productivity.

Dr. Joe Chan

Group CTO

Dr. Chan is a CTO at XBE. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hong Kong. His career spans IT management, enterprise consultancy, and advanced manufacturing research at HKPolyU’s State Key Laboratory of Ultra-precision Machining Technology. At Marvel Digital and later XBE, Dr. Chan led R&D in glasses-free 3D displays, 3D videos and image processing. An author of over 10 academic publications with several invention patents, he has led multiple government-funded research projects. He currently focuses on developing software for automatic 2D-to-3D video conversion.

Dr. Patrick Ma

Group CTO (AI)

Dr. Ma formulates and executes the group’s AI strategic plans while leading innovative R&D and industry projects. With 20 years of technology development and management experience, he has published nearly 30 high-impact SCI-indexed papers and holds multiple registered patents. He earned a PhD in Computer Science from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has served as Executive Director, CEO, Assistant Professor, Computational Biologist, Chief Scientist, and Consultant. Additionally, he is an HKCAAVQ IT Specialist, an HKCS Committee Member, an IEEE, ACM, and BCS member, a BCS Chartered IT Professional (CITP), and an editorial committee member for multiple international scientific journals.

THE TEAM

Leading with Accomplished Team

Founded and led by the renowned technology businessman, Dr. Herbert Lee, our Chairman and President, XBE thrives on the expertise of our accomplished management team.

 

With a proven track record of success in pivotal areas including AI, Blockchain, NFT, DOT, Spatial Web, Extended Reality, Metaverse and other Web3 technologies, our team​ brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table.

AWARDS & ACOLADES

Track Record of Proven Success

2019 Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Award

Certificate of Merit: Consumer - Media & Tourism

2018 Hong Kong Awards For Industries

Technological Achievement Grand Award

46th International Exhibitions of Inventions Geneva 2018

Prize Of The Romania Delegation Of The Exhibition

Gold Medal with Congratulations of The Jury

Gold Medal and Silver Medal

Hong Kong ICT Awards 2018

Smart Living (Smart Lifestyle) Award - Certificate of Merit

2018 Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Award

Certificate: Consumer (HC-C)

Deloitte Technology Fast 20 2017 Hong Kong

Electronic Industries Awards 2017

Category: Personal Electronics - Gold Winner

2016 Hong Kong Award For Industries

Equipment And Machinery Design Award

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