Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Corporate VC |
Industries | Hardware (& Manufacturing) • CleanTech • A.I. (& Big Data) • Autonomous vehicles (& Cars) • Nanotechnology |
Stages | Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
LG Technology Ventures is the venture capital investment arm of the LG Group that invests in transformative technologies and business models shaping the future of industry sectors relevant to LG's businesses. This corporate venture capital fund was established in 2018 and has an experienced team of investors, entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry domain experts. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, United States, LG Technology Ventures manages over $805 million in fund assets. Their focus is on early-stage startups in sectors such as artificial intelligence, mobility, advanced materials, life sciences, next-generation display technology, mobile, and 5G technologies. By facilitating strategic partnerships with LG Companies, LG Technology Ventures actively supports the growth of its portfolio companies. Their investment size typically ranges from $100,000 to $5 million, with an investment sweet spot of approximately $1.5 million. As a Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) entity, LG Technology Ventures specializes in Seed and Series A funding rounds, helping promising startups to scale and commercialize their innovations. They have invested in companies such as AmazeVR, Lygos, May Mobility, Ridecell, and several others, contributing to advancements across the industry spectrum. LG Technology Ventures aims to leverage the breadth and depth of LG's global presence, aligning strategic investment goals with innovative technologies that complement and enhance LG's commitment to a better future.