LB Investment
Venture capitalSeoul · Series A–Late Stage
Investment thesis
LBInvestment focuses on backing deep-tech and AI-driven companies that address large markets and demonstrate rapid growth potential. The portfolio reflects an emphasis on semiconductor design innovation, digital transformation solutions, advanced medical technology, big data analytics, and defense aerospace applications, with geographic focus on South Korea and global markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 100 of 167 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×28Hardware ×23Consumer ×16Deep Tech ×15Healthtech ×15Biotech ×12E-commerce ×11Advanced Manufacturing ×9
HQs:South Korea×62United States×9China×2United Kingdom×1India×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×82 founders×1
Investments · 167 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 52021 · 12017 · 12015 · 12014 · 110 dated
Co-investorsKolon Investment, Inc.
Co-investorsKolon Investment, Inc.
Style shopping app offering fashion, beauty, and lifestyle products based on personal preferences
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Industrial AI platform providing AI-based visual inspection and robotics automation for manufacturers, built around four products (AIVision, AIVData, AIVOps, AIVot) that cover sensing, modeling, mechatronics, control, and operations.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningRobotics
Co-investorsKiwoom InvestmentWe Ventures
AIZ Entertainment builds an AI-based platform that connects interest-based content to form fandoms and create community-focused entertainment.
AI & Machine LearningMedia & EntertainmentSocialPangyo, KR
Namkoong Whon(CEO)
AlohaFactory (Aloha Corp) is a game studio and publisher that develops and publishes casual, intuitive games aimed at a broad global audience.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsCrit Ventures
Arm is a semiconductor company that designs and licenses processor IP and compute platforms used from edge devices to AI data centers, spanning markets such as data centers, automotive, and general computing.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsCambridge, GB
Rene Haas(Chief Executive Officer & Board Member)Spencer Collins(Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary)
Co-investorsSoftBank GroupAlliance VCAlliance VentureSoftBank Vision FundStrategxy Ventures LLCMaverick Silicon
AsWeMake operates Qmarket, a grocery delivery and marketplace platform connecting local grocery/food-material marts (식자재마트) with consumers, and provides supporting software including integrated mart management solutions, inventory management systems, advertising services, and online payment tools.
Logistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRetail Tech
Co-investorsWe Ventures
B GARAGE builds autonomous drones powered by computer vision that count and digitalize warehouse inventory in near real time, offered through a Robot-as-a-Service subscription model.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsSan Jose, US
Aiden Kim(Founder)
Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanKT investment Inc.Z Venture Capital
Bagelcode is a global mobile game company founded in 2012 that develops and publishes mobile games for players worldwide, using technology and data to improve its game services.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentMobility & TransportationSeoul, KR
Donghoon Cha 님(Founder)in
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Groom InvestmentIMM Investment Japan
Co-investorsPremier Partners
BEPRO provides an integrated sports match analysis platform combining FIFA-qualified 4K panoramic cameras, event and optical tracking data analysis, and a collaboration space for editing and sharing footage.
AI & Machine LearningSaaSSports Tech
Co-investorsKT investment Inc.
Beyond Honeycomb makes GRILL X, an AI-powered cooking robot that automatically grills meat to a consistent chef-level quality using molecular sensors that analyze Maillard reaction, juiciness, and char in real time.
AI & Machine LearningFoodTechRobotics
bitsensing develops radar technology, handling the process from design through mass production, and applies automotive-grade radar to connected industries.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
Buzzvil operates a reward-based, full-funnel marketing and advertising platform that connects users, advertisers, and partners by giving users benefits such as coupons, event entries, and payment points in exchange for engagement with ads, quizzes, mini-games, and short-form content.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSeoul, KR
Jueun Seo(Founder)inOhsu Kwon(Director)Goanwoo Lee(Executive Officer)Youngho Lee(Executive Officer)
BoardDoosuk Chae(Outside Director)Gyuhak Moon(Outside Director)
Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanSoftBank Group
Caring provides elderly care services in South Korea, offering guidance and free expert consultations on long-term care grades, day care centers, family caregiving, and home visit care.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAscendo Ventures
Cisro provides equipment and inspection/measurement solutions for the electrode processing step in secondary battery (lithium-ion) manufacturing, and supplies precision measurement and defect inspection technology for semiconductor and PCB production.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
ClouDr operates a digital chronic disease management platform connecting patients, doctors, and pharmacies in China.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Austin, US
Youngmok Yun(Executive Officer, Director)Joshua Duyan(Director)Ilyong Choi(Director)Ashish Deshpande(Director)
Co-investorsKakao VenturesKB Investment
Cookat operates an online store selling ready-to-eat and frozen convenience foods, including microwaveable meals, snacks, and its own Cookat Made branded products.
ConsumerE-commerceFoodTech
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationKT investment Inc.
CrucialTec develops mobile input devices such as optical trackpads (OTP) and biometric trackpads (BTP), along with mobile flash modules (MFM), supplying global manufacturers.
HardwareMobility & TransportationSemiconductors
Curocell is a Korean biotech company developing CAR-T cell therapies for cancers such as lymphoma and leukemia, as well as autoimmune conditions like lupus.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Gunsoo Kim(CEO / Founder)
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment Japan
DD Pharmatech develops therapeutics for metabolic disorders, with a focus on oral and long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist formulations.
Biotech
Seulki Lee(Executive Officer, Director)Sunghoon Hong(Executive Officer, Director)Sungmook Lim(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDaehyun Shin(Director)Seungwon Lim(Director)Seol-Heui Han(Director)
Co-investorsDAYLI PartnersOctave Ventures Llc
Dailyhotel is an online travel platform operated by Nol Universe that acts as an e-commerce intermediary for booking hotels and travel products in South Korea.
E-commerceMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySeongnam, KR
이철웅(CEO (대표이사))
Co-investorsSazzePrimer Sazze Partners
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Deepnoid develops generative AI agents for medical image interpretation and radiology reporting, including its M4CXR technology for chest X-ray analysis.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationIMM Investment Japan
Dexter Studios is a visual effects (VFX) company that produces effects for feature films, with award-winning work on titles including The Moon, Alienoid, Escape from Mogadishu, and Along With the Gods.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Dobrain offers a personalized brain-development education program for young children, designed by researchers to build individual learning skills from early childhood.
ConsumerDigital HealthEdTech
Ecube Labs develops smart waste management products, including solar-powered waste compacting bins (CleanCUBE), fill-level sensors (CleanFLEX), and a fleet monitoring platform (CleanCityNetworks) to improve collection efficiency and reduce costs.
Circular EconomyCleantechIoT
Elice is an AI full-stack company providing AI infrastructure, cloud services, and industry-specific solutions, including modular AI data centers ("Elice AI PMDC"), the learning and practice platform "Elice LXP," the "Helpy" industry-specialized AI model series, and MLOps pipelines.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEdTechGangneung, KR
Jae Won Kim(CEO)Suin Kim(Chief Research Officer (CRO))
All-in-one digital transformation solution providing education, assessment, and data services.
South Korean maker of lithium-ion battery electrolytes for EV and battery manufacturers, with plants across Asia, Europe and North America.
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Enflow develops technology to produce sulfide-based solid electrolytes in fine spherical form, researching, developing, and manufacturing materials for next-generation batteries alongside domestic partner companies.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew MaterialsOsan, KR
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Ettifos develops V2X (vehicle-to-everything) communication technology, including its SIRIUS C-V2X sidelink platform with 5G-V2X and LTE-V2X support, on-board units, and roadside units.
HardwareIoTMobility & Transportation
Yong Je Lim(CEO)
Eyedentity Games is an independent game development studio that creates action RPG titles, including a PC power-action RPG and a mobile action RPG.
Gaming
Co-investorsPremier Partners
Fitpet is a South Korean company focused on pet health and care.
ConsumerDigital HealthE-commerceHealthtechSeoul, KR
Ko Jung-wook(CEO (대표))
Co-investorsAscendo VenturesPremier Partners
Fount is a Korean investment advisory company that provides an app-based service for personal asset management and investing.
FintechSaaSSeoul, KR
이종휘(대표 (CEO))
Co-investorsKT investment Inc.
FuturePlay is a deep tech investor that backs and partners with technology-driven startups, providing capital and hands-on support to founders.
Deep Tech
Co-investorsSM Culture Partners
Gcoo (지쿠) operates a shared micromobility app offering electric scooters and e-bikes for short urban trips, with route search, safety modes, tiered discounts, and eco-point rewards.
ConsumerMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Co-investorsX-HUB TOKYO Global Startup AcceleratorTheVentures
Korean biotech developing next-generation oncolytic viruses for hard-to-treat cancers, with CDMO/CMO services.
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment Japan
Co-investorsWe Ventures
GINT is a Korean company founded by mobility and ICT specialists that develops smart agriculture and smart mobility platforms.
AgTechIoTMobility & Transportation
Neptune Medical designs and manufactures medical devices using proprietary Dynamic Rigidization technology that toggles thin-walled tubes between flexible and rigid states.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSilicon Valley, US
Co-investorsMighty CapitalScientific Health Development
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
GPCR Therapeutics discovers and develops novel cancer therapeutics targeting GPCR heteromers.
Biotech
Korean listed software firm, renamed Polaris AI Handy, supplying groupware, BPM and cloud/AI business automation solutions.
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
HJ Company, through its subsidiaries HJWAVE and HJTECH, develops millimeter-wave (mmWave) RF technology and 3D waveguide radar antennas for autonomous-driving and ADAS applications, along with End-of-Line (EOL) radar test equipment and automotive electronic component manufacturing.
Deep TechHardwareMobility & TransportationAnsan, KR
유태환(대표이사 (CEO))
South Korean music and entertainment group behind BTS, operating multiple labels plus the Weverse fan platform and a games arm.
Seoul
Bang Si-Hyuk(Executive Officer, Director)Kim Byunggyu(Director)Park Jiwon(Executive Officer, Director)Lim Soo-Hyon(Director)Lee Jin-Hyung(Executive Officer, Director)Hahm Yunseek(Director)
Co-investorsKiwoom InvestmentLaguna Investment
HyperAccel designs AI semiconductors, including its LPU (an AI-specialized processor) and products such as the Bertha 500 chip, Forte 55X accelerator card, and HX-F55X on-premise inference server, aimed at accelerating LLM inference from edge devices to cloud datacenters.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsAsia2G CapitalKorea Investment Partners
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment Japan
Illimis Therapeutics is a biotech company developing therapeutics for intractable diseases, including GAIA-Aβ, a treatment aimed at improving Alzheimer's disease by clearing beta-amyloid via an efferocytosis-based mechanism that avoids the ARIA side effects of existing treatments.
BiotechDigital HealthSeoul, KR
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Immuneoncia develops immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics, including antibody drugs targeting PD-L1 and CD47, with a program targeting both CD47 and PD-L1 simultaneously.
BiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsPremier Partners
IVIM Technology develops intravital microscopy systems, including confocal and two-photon microscopes for in vivo imaging of living organisms, and provides contract research organization (CRO) services for preclinical in vivo imaging.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareMedical DevicesDaejeon, KR
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Premier Partners
Jupiter is a monetization platform for food content creators that facilitates brand partnerships with CPG companies, integrates with ad networks, and enables commerce through Instacart.
Creator EconomyE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFoodTechMarketing TechMarketplacesNew York City, US
Chad Munroe(Co-founder / CEO)in
Co-investorsY CombinatorCathexis VenturesNFXSprint VcThe MBA Fund3one4 Capital+6 more
Jupiter is a biotech company that discovers and develops new medicines across multiple therapeutic areas.
BiotechChapel Hill, US
Ned Sharpless(Co-founder & CEO)Leigh Delacy(Co-founder & Partner and COO)
Co-investorsEshelman Ventures, LLCMission Biocapital3one4 CapitalBEENEXTHummingbird VenturesPeak XV Partners+2 more
Kakao Games is a game publisher that distributes mobile, PC, and console game content across Asia, Europe, and North America.
GamingMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Premier Partners
Space and defense company manufacturing radar and EOTS surveillance/reconnaissance sensors.
Co-investorsQ Capital Partners
Defense and aerospace company specializing in surveillance radar and electro-optical targeting systems.
Aerospace and defense company specializing in surveillance sensors including radar and EOTS
Klleon builds real-time conversational AI digital humans with natural speech and facial expressions, delivered via a studio platform and SDK for web, app, and kiosk deployments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
KPMI Inc is a South Korean manufacturer of UD (unidirectional) materials, producing Flexarmour, a lightweight ballistic protection solution.
Advanced ManufacturingDefense TechNew Materials
Co-investorsLotte Ventures
Game software development and distribution (equity investment June 2016).
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationDaesung Private EquityID VenturesKolon Investment, Inc.Premier PartnersSkycatcher Fund+3 more
Co-investorsBAM VenturesTBTKakao Ventures
Korean medical device maker of ArtiSential articulating laparoscopic instruments and the STARK surgical robot.
Co-investorsAscendo Ventures
Mediquitous operates 20+ fashion and beauty brands and e-commerce platforms across 10+ countries including South Korea and Japan, launching brands and growing through M&A.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsFuturePlayKT investment Inc.
Comedy content and talent management company reshaping the Korean comedy market.
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Comedy label managing digital content production, live performances, and artist management
XCENA (formerly MetisX) develops CXL computational memory technology, offering a full-stack SDK with multi-level APIs, simulation tools, and drivers that let applications use its memory without major architectural changes.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsIMM Investment Japan
maum.ai is a Physical AI company offering products called SUDA, MAAL, and WoRV that automate business tasks and improve enterprise productivity.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareRobotics
Co-investorsGroom InvestmentQ Capital Partners
Modhaus is a K-pop entertainment agency that operates as an open architecture platform, aiming to create a fan-centered music industry ecosystem by incorporating blockchain and metaverse technologies.
Creator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentSeoul, KR
Jaden Jeong
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Global BrainKDDI Open Innovation FundLaguna InvestmentNonagonReflexive Capital+2 more
Seoul-based platform that securitizes music copyright royalties so retail investors can buy and trade fractional shares of songs.
Seoul, KR
Jisoo Kim(Founder)
Co-investorsColopl NextPremier Partners
South Korea's largest online fashion platform expanding from online to offline retail
Co-investorsDunamu & PartnersHongShan Capital GroupPremier Partners
Musinsa operates an online fashion retail platform, serving shoppers across Asia, North America, and Oceania.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Dunamu & PartnersIMM Investment Japan
AI model optimization and lightweight technology company enabling AI accessibility
Menlo Park, US
Shuichi Nagata(Executive Officer)Naotake Murayama(Director)
Nota AI develops technology to optimize and deploy AI models on edge and on-device hardware across various industries.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardware
NRISE operates consumer mobile services including Wippy, a social dating/matching app connecting men and women in their 20s-30s in Korea and Japan, and Quat, a home-training fitness subscription app.
ConsumerSocialWellness & Fitness
Kim Dae-geun(CTO)
Co-investorsColopl Next
Ocean Drive Studio is developing a medieval survival video game set in a rebuilt 14th-century Birmingham overrun by the undead, where players scavenge, craft, and fight to survive amid a physics-driven world.
Gaming
Oncosoft develops a software solution used by hospitals, positioned to speed up clinical tasks compared to manual methods.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Onepredict builds industrial AI solutions that combine machine learning with domain expertise to collect and manage large-scale multimodal industrial data and predict the condition and performance of industrial equipment.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTSeoul, KR
Byeng Dong Youn(CEO / 대표이사)
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Hillspring InvestmentPremier Partners
OrganoidSciences develops organoid-based regenerative therapeutics and evaluation solutions, operating dedicated GMP manufacturing facilities for cell/organoid drug production.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
유종만(CEO, Research (연구총괄 대표이사), Founder)이경진(CTO, Founder (Ph.D.))오상훈(CEO, Management (경영총괄 대표이사))황동연(CSO)양승혜(CMO)김동현(Head of Production (생산본부장))
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Orum is a global biopharmaceutical company developing cancer therapies that combine protein degraders with antibodies.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtech
SJ Lee(CEO)inOlaf Christensen(CMO)inChad May(CSO)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment JapanSolidus InvestmentXquared VC
Partridge Systems builds Databahn, a data engine and platform for Physical AI that collects, synchronizes, curates, and labels multimodal sensor data (camera, LiDAR, radar, GNSS) across edge and cloud pipelines.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureIoT
Pearl Abyss is a game development company that creates video game experiences focused on fun and quality.
GamingGwacheon, KR
허진영(대표이사 (CEO))
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Daesung Private EquityIMM Investment Japan
Perigee is involved in space launch and propulsion technologies.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationColopl NextKT investment Inc.
Plasmapp develops plasma-based technologies and products for medical applications, including sterilization solutions.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsKiwoom Investment
Point2 Technology develops interconnect chips and cables that use RF transmission over plastic waveguide ("e-Tube") to move data between servers in AI data centers, targeting 400G/800G and terabit-scale links as an alternative to copper and optical connections.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSan Jose, US
Jay Jeong(Executive Officer)Jinho Park(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsMaverick SiliconNVenturesBosch VenturesNautilus Ventures Management Company (Us), LlcRobert Bosch Venture CapitalBosch
PPB Studios is a Korea-based beauty group focused on color contact lenses, combining trend-driven content and influencer collaborations to sell products globally.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceSeoul, KR
PPStream (随刻) is a Chinese video streaming platform offering an app for watching and sharing video content, with a creator platform for content producers.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentShanghai, CN
Proteina develops single-molecule protein-protein interaction (PPI) detection technology (SPID) that generates real-time, high-resolution data to support therapeutic drug development.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
ProtoPie is a code-free interaction prototyping tool for design teams, offering collaboration features, developer handoff with automated interaction specs, and integrations with hardware, APIs, and multiple devices.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsMobility & TransportationSaaSSeoul, KR
Tony S. Kim(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Vela PartnersBSK InvestmentIndustrial Bank of Korea
Korean biotech founded in 2008 that develops oncology and anti-infective drug candidates via a 'Network R&D' virtual model.
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Premier Partners
Cloud computing and AI technology platform introducing new research and service paradigms.
Qorvo develops radio frequency and power semiconductor components, including front-end modules, power amplifiers, filters, switches, GaN transistors, and power management ICs.
HardwareHealthtechIoTSemiconductorsPlymouth, US
Harry Norris(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Bruggeworth(President & Chief Executive Officer)
BoardBrock Siegel(Director)Charlie Goff(Director)Jack Ahrens(Director)Paul Knapp(Director)
Co-investorsBand of AngelsCapital Midwest FundTensility Venture Partners
Medical technology company developing advanced laparoscopic surgical instruments.
Co-investorsZ Venture Capital
S2W builds data intelligence products based on multi-domain cross-analysis, including QUAXAR, a cyber threat intelligence (CTI) platform.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & Infrastructure
Co-investorsLotte Ventures
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationKiwoom Investment
Seadronix develops AI-based systems for the maritime industry, including autonomous navigation, navigation assistance, and port monitoring, focused on port-vessel connectivity and autonomous shipping.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechLogistics & Supply Chain
Co-investorsKB InvestmentKorea Development Bank
SEMIFIVE is a custom silicon design partner that helps customers turn ideas into application-specific chips, including advanced 3D-IC and large-die solutions for AI semiconductors.
Deep TechHardwareSemiconductors
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Advanced ManufacturingHardwareIoTSector Agnostic
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Seoul-based enterprise AI company behind STORM, a no-code LLM and RAG platform for building corporate AI agents.
Han Sihyeung 님(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Hillspring Investment
Skylabs makes CART BP, a ring-shaped blood pressure monitor worn on the finger that automatically measures systolic/diastolic blood pressure and pulse using PPG (photoplethysmography), including during sleep.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
Standigm is a Seoul-based AI drug discovery company offering target identification, lead optimization and AI SaaS/API services.
Seoul, KR
Jinhan Kim(Founder)Sang Ok Song(Founder)in
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.
STND Energy develops battery-based Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for storing and supplying large amounts of electricity.
CleantechEnergyHardware
T-order (티오더) provides AI-powered tablet ordering systems for restaurants and other retail venues, offering in-store table ordering, store management, sales analytics, and marketing tools for store owners.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Co-investorsBig Basin Capital
tantan International is a mobile dating app that helps people discover others nearby and make connections.
ConsumerSocial
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.DCM Ventures
The.Wave.Talk develops a single-chip (ASIC) optical water-monitoring sensor that uses its patented CSMS optical path amplification hardware and AI scattering-signal analysis to measure water turbidity, bacteria, and pathogens.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoT
Co-investorsBig Basin Capital
The Greet (더그리트) operates a nationwide reusable container service in South Korea, providing washing infrastructure, reusable tableware, and logistics for public buildings, festivals, baseball stadiums, and funeral halls.
Circular EconomyImpact & Social GoodLogistics & Supply Chain
TNS (티에네스) manufactures orthodontic products including an orthodontic accelerator, orthodontic mini screws, and specialized orthodontic instruments used in dental treatment.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMedical DevicesSeoul, KR
Co-investorsIMM Investment JapanKiwoom Investment
Seoul-based online luxury retailer selling new and pre-owned goods authenticated in its own inspection centre.
Seoul, KR
KyungHoon Park(Founder)
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.IMM Investment Japan
UH SUITE operates urban stay accommodations in South Korea, offering suites with private jacuzzis and local concierge services such as arrival guidance, lost-item assistance, personalized travel curation, and multilingual real-time messaging support.
ConsumerTravel & HospitalitySeoul, KR
VaxcellBio develops anti-cancer immunotherapies, including NK cell therapies, CAR cell therapies, targeted anti-cancer agents, and antibody treatments for cancers such as liver, small-cell lung, pancreatic, solid, and blood cancers.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
WAUG is an online travel platform where users book tours, activities, attractions, airport transfers, and experiences at destinations across Asia and beyond.
E-commerceMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment Corporation
Whizzo develops engineered technical and fashion textiles and offers textile design and R&D services for businesses across multiple industries.
Advanced ManufacturingNew MaterialsBengaluru, IN
Shrestha Kukreja(Founder)
Co-investorsFundamentumLightspeed Venture PartnersBEENEXT
Wider Planet operates TargetingGates, a data management platform that collects and analyzes big data on Korean internet users' search, browsing, and content-viewing behavior to identify audience interests and demographics.
AdTechData & InfrastructureMarketing Tech
Multi-brand store featuring high-end, designer, and street fashion brands and lifestyle products
Yunmai makes consumer health and fitness devices, including massage guns, smart body-measurement scales, and neck massagers that pair with the Yunmai app for personal and family health tracking.
ConsumerHardwareWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsAtinum Investment Co. Ltd.Groom InvestmentIMM Investment Japan
Laserssel develops laser-based bonding and reflow equipment built on its Area Laser technology (LSR) to address warpage-free packaging for advanced semiconductors, mini/micro LED displays, and EV battery management systems.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareSemiconductors
Co-investorsKolon Investment, Inc.
Co-investorsHyundai Venture Investment Corporation
Co-investorsAju IB Invesment CorporationHyundai Venture Investment CorporationSolidus Investment
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Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has LB Investment made?
- LB Investment has 164 tracked investments, including 2 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does LB Investment invest at?
- LB Investment invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does LB Investment focus on?
- LB Investment focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, E-commerce, EdTech, Fintech, Marketplaces, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, Retail Tech, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- Where is LB Investment located?
- LB Investment is headquartered in Seoul, KR.
- Who does LB Investment co-invest with?
- LB Investment most often shares deals with Aju IB Invesment Corporation, Atinum Investment Co. Ltd., IMM Investment Japan, among 82 tracked co-investors.
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