SoftBank-Backed QRAFT Subscribes DLDFO to Build AI-TechFin DLiFO

Southbound Stock Connect company DL Holdings Group Limited ("DL Holdings" or the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group", Stock Code: 1709.HK) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, DL Digital Family Office, has agreed to allot shares worth USD 3 million to Qraft Technologies ("Qraft"), a leading AI-driven fintech company backed by SoftBank. The USD 3 million share allotment will be settled through a non-cash contribution, with Qraft Technologies offering services and technologies in alignment with the terms of their cooperation agreement. As part of this strategic partnership, Qraft will acquire a 10% equity stake in DL Digital Family Office, equipping the company with advanced AI solutions and collaborating to develop a world-class AI-driven TechFin platform.

Figure 1: SoftBank-backed Qraft strategically invested in DL Digital Family Office

DL Digital Family Office is the first AI-powered TechFin company in Hong Kong to use face-to-face AI digital humans as its core interface, catering primarily to professional investors, and supported by its proprietary database. As one of the fastest-growing and most promising business segments within the DL Holdings Group, DL Digital Family Office has developed three core AI algorithms and a “individualized avatar” technology that can generate a virtual avatar for clients in just 30 seconds. Once generated, the virtual avatar provides clients with 24/7 services, including global macroeconomic analysis and market insights. Additionally, DL Digital Family Office continues to expand its offerings with a wide range of investment and wealth management courses and exclusive access to top-performing global funds, all with the mission of empowering millions of high-net-worth individuals worldwide.

Figure 2:  AI Investment Advisor of DL Digital Family Office

Figure 3: DL Digital Family Office has developed the "individualized avatar" technology, which can customize virtual avatars in just 30 seconds

Qraft Technologies, headquartered in Seoul, is one of Asia’s leading fintech companies. In 2022, the company secured a USD 146 million investment from SoftBank Group. Qraft provides a suite of AI-driven investment solutions for financial institutions, including portfolio construction (Asset Allocation Engine), data processing (Kirin API), alpha signal generation (Alpha Factory), and order execution (AXE: AI Execution Engine). The performance of Qraft Technologies’ exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the New York Stock Exchange underscores the competitive edge of its proprietary AI engines. To date, more than 40 global financial institutions have integrated Qraft’s advanced AI solutions into their operations.

This strategic partnership reflects the forward-looking vision and international perspective of both parties. Following the share subscription, Qraft Technologies will provide customized AI solutions for DL Digital Family Office, further developing and optimizing its AI-driven techfin advisory platform, DLiFO. With Qraft’s technological expertise, DL Digital Family Office will significantly enhance its ability to develop proprietary AI models, improve its technological and innovative capabilities, and lead industry transformation while advancing financial regulatory standards. Additionally, DL Digital Family Office will assist Qraft in expanding its services across the Asia-Pacific region, capitalizing on SoftBank’s resources to penetrate key markets, particularly in Greater China.

Figure 4: AI-driven techfin advisory platform, DLiFO

The slogan of DLiFO, “For Young Generation,” reflects its core mission. Andy Chen, Chairman of the Board of DL Holdings, explained: “I believe wealth should never become rigid or stagnant. The youth of today deserve more opportunities—upward mobility is essential for a healthy society. DLiFO has developed an AI-powered TechFin platform that seamlessly combines education and investment. With minimal capital, individuals can now access financial products that were once exclusive to private banks and institutions catering to high-net-worth clients. Whether it’s a young people inheriting wealth or who creates wealth, we aspire to be their lifelong partner.”

Figure 5: DL Digital Family Office provides a series of investment and wealth management courses to help investors grow together

Andy Chen stated, “AI, as one of the most transformative technologies of our era, is reshaping human society with unprecedented depth and scale. Currently, DL Digital Family Office holds a leading position in Hong Kong’s AI-powered TechFin sector. With Qraft’s technological expertise, DL Digital Family Office is well-positioned to join the ranks of global industry leaders. Additionally, as a shareholder of Qraft, SoftBank indirectly supports the development of DL Digital Family Office. Backed by top-tier industry players, the Group is advancing its expansion into global capital markets. We are fast-tracking the growth of DL Digital Family Office and aim to go public on Nasdaq by the end of 2025.”

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