PERMANENCE.
We think in decades, not quarters.
Across Industries.
Across Markets.
Across Generations.

The power to move the world forward.
WE ARE NOT DEFINED BY ONE INDUSTRY.
Crownridge is a diversified holding company created to build, acquire, invest in and grow businesses across industries.
Our perspective is long-term.
Our mandate is broad.
Our ambition has no single industry boundary.
Connected by purpose.
Unconstrained by industry.
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We think in decades, not quarters.
Capital should move with purpose.
We approach businesses as long-term owners.
Great businesses deserve room to become greater.
Industries change. Our mandate evolves with them.
Establishing new businesses and platforms from the ground up. Turning conviction into something tangible.
Seeking businesses and assets worth owning, developing and supporting for the long term.
Bringing a long-term capital perspective to exceptional businesses, founders and opportunities.
Neither does our perspective.
A global outlook and long-term ambition. Not a statement of current operating presence.
AND THE INDUSTRIES
THAT DO NOT EXIST YET.
A vision for an enduring ecosystem.
These are prospective platform concepts,
not established or operating subsidiaries.

Head of U.S. Region
Audrey Chen serves as Head of U.S. Region at CROWNRIDGE, leading the company’s strategic development and business activities across the United States. She oversees regional operations, business development, strategic partnerships, and the identification of long-term growth opportunities.
With a focus on disciplined execution and sustainable growth, Audrey works to strengthen CROWNRIDGE’s presence in the U.S. market while supporting the company’s broader vision across industries and investment opportunities.

Capital Partner
Matt Hougan is a recognized expert in cryptocurrency, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and financial technology, and previously served as CEO of ETF.com.
As Capital Partner at CROWNRIDGE, Matt focuses on the company’s capital strategy, financing initiatives, and long-term financial development. He supports strategic funding for key stages of growth and major initiatives, while helping develop relationships with financial institutions, investors, and capital partners.
His responsibilities also include advising on capital structure, financing pathways, strategic investments, and potential M&A and capital markets opportunities, with a focus on financial discipline, risk management, and sustainable long-term growth.

Principal Investor
Brian Armstrong is a prominent entrepreneur in the global digital asset and financial technology sectors and is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Coinbase.
As a Principal Investor in CROWNRIDGE, Brian provides significant capital support for the company’s long-term strategic development, major investments, and key initiatives, while contributing to the direction of its broader capital strategy and long-term growth.
Drawing on his extensive experience and global network across digital assets, technology, and capital markets, he supports CROWNRIDGE in developing long-term relationships with financial institutions, strategic investors, and international capital partners, strengthening the company’s capabilities in strategic expansion, capital initiatives, and long-term value creation.

Chief Strategic Advisor,
Digital Economy & AI Governance
Dame Wendy Hall is a globally recognized expert in digital technology, artificial intelligence, and data science, with more than four decades of experience in emerging technologies.
As Chief Strategic Advisor to CROWNRIDGE, she provides strategic guidance on AI governance, digital economy trends, technology policy, and global regulatory developments, supporting the company’s long-term strategy and international technology partnerships.

Senior Advisor, Energy Strategy
Tim Fobbe brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in the energy sector. As Senior Advisor to CROWNRIDGE, he provides strategic guidance on energy asset performance, operational and technology optimization, and the planning of international energy projects.
Drawing on his extensive industry experience, Tim supports the company in evaluating long-term opportunities, improving operational efficiency, and advancing sustainable growth across its energy-related initiatives.
We engage with entrepreneurs, business owners, investors, institutions and strategic partners who share a long-term perspective.