LB Investment: Complete Guide to Korea’s Leading Pioneer Venture Capital Firm (2025)
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What is LB Investment? Executive Summary
LB Investment is South Korea’s leading venture capital firm managing over $1.2 billion in assets under management (AUM) and has established itself as one of Korea’s most active and successful VC firms since its foundation in 1996. Originally founded by LG Group, LB Investment has invested in globally recognized companies including K-pop sensation BTS agency HYBE Co., game developer Pearl Abyss, Chinese dating app Tantan, and multiple unicorn companies.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Founded: 1996 (29+ years experience)
- AUM: $1.2 billion USD
- Portfolio: 233 total investments, 46 portfolio exits
- CEO: Kiho Park
- Team: 16 team members
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Recognition: A+ grade from Korean Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA) since VC evaluation started
LB Investment Company Profile: Korea’s VC Pioneer
Corporate Overview and Evolution
Company Name: LB Investment Inc.
Founded: 1996
Original Founding: LG Group’s venture capital arm, later spun off
Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
Global Expansion: Shanghai office opened in 2007
Investment Focus: Multi-sector VC specializing in technology, biotech, gaming, and entertainment
Investment Stages: Seed, Series A through Series C, and growth equity
Business Model: Expanded into growth equity (PEF) since capital market act implementation
LB Investment’s Mission and Track Record
Since its foundation in 1996 as a venture capital firm, LB Investment has always been known as one the best and most active fund managers in Korea. The company has repeatedly received the A+ grade since the Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA) started VC evaluation.
- 🏆 Industry Leadership: Consistently A+ rated by Korean government
- 🌏 Global Vision: Aims to emerge as Asia’s Leading Investment Firm
- 📈 Performance Excellence: Achieving best performance in Korean VC market
- 🚀 Innovation Focus: Supporting cutting-edge technology and entertainment ventures
Assets Under Management (AUM): $1.2 Billion Portfolio
$1.2B
Total AUM (2024)
16
Active Funds
233
Total Investments
$1B
UAE Joint Fund Target
LB Investment Performance: Track Record Analysis
Portfolio Statistics (as of September 2025)
🎵 HYBE Co. (K-Pop Global Leader)
- Industry: K-Pop Entertainment (BTS agency)
- Status: Major portfolio success
- Market: Global entertainment leader
🎮 Pearl Abyss (Gaming Powerhouse)
- Industry: Game development
- Achievement: Global gaming success
- Market: International gaming markets
Investment Strategy: Sectors and Focus Areas
🔬 Biotechnology and Healthcare
Focus: Medical, bio, and healthcare sectors
Expertise: Life sciences and pharmaceutical innovation
Market: Korea’s aging population opportunities
💻 Information & Communication Technology
Core Sector: ICT investments
AI & ML: Next-generation applications
Digital Platforms: Tech-enabled services
🎮 Gaming and Entertainment
Gaming: Gaming sector investments
K-Pop: Global entertainment expansion
Content: Digital content and media
⚡ Energy and Chemicals
Energy: Energy sector innovation
Chemicals: Chemical industry investments
Sustainability: Clean technology focus
🛍️ Consumer Services
B2C Services: B2C service investments
E-commerce: Digital commerce platforms
Consumer Tech: Consumer-facing applications