LB Investment

Profile

LB Investment is a venture capital firm headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Established in its current structure stemming from LG Group's investment division, the firm is led by CEO and President Park Kiho, who previously held positions at KB Investment, Hyundai Electronics, and STIC Investments. The firm includes a team of seasoned professionals with strong backgrounds in venture capital and investment strategy. LB Investment emphasizes delivering high returns to their investors while partnering closely with startups to nurture their growth and success.

The firm focuses on investments in transformative technologies, with specific interest in deep-tech, AI, semiconductor design, digital platforms, and the Korean defense industry. They show a preference for active engagement with their portfolio companies, utilizing their extensive knowledge in both domestic and international markets. While specific check sizes are not disclosed, their venture capital nature suggests investments in mid to large-scale rounds ranging from Series A to late-stage. LB Investment operates across Asia, with additional presence indicated in Shanghai, China.

Notable investments include SEMIFIVE, Korea’s rapidly growing semiconductor company; Elice, offering comprehensive digital transformation solutions; and Musinsa, a leading online fashion platform in Korea. Other significant investments feature companies like XCENA in AI infrastructure, Nota specializing in AI model optimization, and Meta Comedy in digital content creation. These investments reflect LB Investment's commitment to supporting visionary entrepreneurs and groundbreaking innovations.