LG Technology Ventures

LG Technology Ventures, established in 2018 and based in Santa Clara, California, serves as the venture capital investment arm of the LG Group from South Korea. The firm manages over $400 million in fund assets and focuses on investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies across various sectors, including information technology, automotive, manufacturing, life sciences, energy, next-generation display, 5G, and advanced materials. The team at LG Technology Ventures comprises experienced investors, entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry experts who aim to create value for their portfolio companies by fostering strategic partnerships with different LG Companies.

Yongjoon Choi

Principal

Frederick Dopfel

Principal

Youngjun Kong

Principal

Robert McIntyre

Managing Director

Krishna Ramachandran

Principal

30 past transactions

Light Field Lab

Series B in 2023
Light Field Lab, Inc. is a technology startup focused on developing holographic capture display systems. Founded in 2017 and based in San Jose, California, the company creates innovative solutions that generate three-dimensional holographic images that can be viewed from multiple angles without the need for head-mounted devices. Its technology aims to project 3D holograms into living spaces, allowing users to experience immersive visuals that respond dynamically to their viewpoint. Additionally, Light Field Lab offers integrated processing and imaging solutions designed to deliver these visuals over commercial network speeds. The company is also working on a universal application programming interface to facilitate the adaptation of existing content for its holographic displays. With a mission to enable a holographic future, Light Field Lab seeks to unlock new business opportunities across both consumer and enterprise markets.

AmazeVR

Series B in 2022
AmazeVR is a virtual concert platform that specializes in creating and distributing high-quality immersive music experiences. Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kakao, the company offers an end-to-end solution that includes advanced technologies such as ultra-high-resolution custom cameras and cloud-based creation tools. AmazeVR enables fans to attend live concerts in virtual reality, thereby enhancing the connection between artists and audiences. The platform facilitates both offline distribution through events like the Amaze Tour, which adheres to COVID-19 safety guidelines, and online distribution via the Amaze Music app and other media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch. By vertically integrating its distribution channels, AmazeVR aims to expand artists' reach and foster engaging social interactions among fans, who can connect as avatars in a shared virtual space.

Jadu

Series A in 2022
Jadu AR Inc., operating under the name Jadu, is a company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in augmented reality technology. Founded in 2019, Jadu has developed a mobile application that enables users to engage with holograms of their favorite musicians and performers, allowing fans to perform alongside these virtual representations. The application is available on the App Store, enhancing the interactive entertainment experience for users by blending real and digital performances.

BRELYON

Venture Round in 2022
Brelyon, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in the manufacture of innovative virtual display screens, offering a compelling alternative to conventional multi-monitor setups and stationary virtual reality applications. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Brelyon develops headset-free displays that utilize proprietary depth modulation and light-field expansion technologies. These advancements create immersive panoramic virtual screens, delivering true optical depth for users. The company's products cater to various sectors, including office environments, gaming, and teleoperations, aiming to enhance the user experience by providing a more engaging visual interface.

South 8 Technologies

Series A in 2022
South 8 Technologies, Inc. specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors utilizing liquefied gas electrolyte technology. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, the company offers a unique Liquefied Gas Electrolyte (LiGas) chemistry that enhances the energy density, safety, and operational temperature range of both rechargeable and primary lithium batteries. This innovative approach provides significant advantages, including improved performance at low temperatures and reduced flammability compared to traditional capacitor materials. South 8 Technologies' products are particularly beneficial for industries such as transportation, aerospace, and military, where managing thermal runaway and ensuring safety are critical.

SES

Post in 2022
SolidEnergy Systems Corp. specializes in the development and manufacturing of rechargeable lithium metal batteries, targeting applications in drones, wearables, smartphones, and electric vehicles. Founded in 2012 and located in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company operates at a pilot scale to produce rechargeable cells for prototype demonstrations and niche aerospace markets. SolidEnergy's core innovation lies in the materials it provides, specifically anodes and electrolytes, which are designed for integration with existing lithium-ion cell manufacturing processes. This compatibility enables the company to scale its production without the need for significant investment in new infrastructure. By supplying these materials to major lithium-ion cell manufacturers, SolidEnergy facilitates the creation of customized battery solutions for a variety of applications, positioning itself for growth in the mainstream consumer electronics and electric vehicle markets.

The Sandbox

Series B in 2021
The Sandbox is a video game and entertainment platform developed by Pixowl and Animoca, founded in 2012 and based in the United States. It operates as a decentralized, community-driven environment where users can create voxel assets and gaming experiences, leveraging blockchain technology for monetization. The platform comprises three primary components: an NFT builder that allows users to create unique digital assets, a Marketplace for buying and selling these assets, and a Game Maker that enables users to design and share their own games. This structure fosters a creative ecosystem for both developers and players, enhancing user engagement and interaction within the gaming community.

Airalo

Series A in 2021
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store for travellers to access over 190+ eSIMs at the most affordable, local rates from around the world, all via eSIM compatible smartphone, tablet or PC. Airalo offers you both connectivity and freedom - you’ll never have to carry multiple SIM cards or change your number again, no matter where you are in the world.

Duality Technologies

Series B in 2021
Duality Technologies Inc. specializes in secure digital collaboration solutions that facilitate safe data sharing among organizations. Founded in 2016 and based in Maplewood, New Jersey, the company offers its SecurePlus Data platform, allowing data owners and analysis parties to collaborate securely at scale. Additionally, SecurePlus Insights integrates with analytical tools to provide insights in a hosted environment without exposing sensitive information. Duality's technology enables enterprises across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, automotive, insurance, telecommunications, and education, to leverage advanced analytics and artificial intelligence while ensuring data privacy and compliance with regulations. The company's solutions address critical barriers to digital transformation, such as privacy concerns and intellectual property protection, empowering organizations to generate insights without compromising security.

CerebrumX

Series A in 2021
CerebrumX (www.cerebrumx.ai), headquartered in Princeton, NJ, USA, and with offices across NA, EMEA and APAC, provides a ubiquitous ecosystem to our partners (OEMs, Media, Insurers, Lifestyle concierge Services, Fleet Companies, Smart Cities/Municipalities, etc.) by virtue of its Data Management Platform to enable the monetization of connected car data that is, as yet, un-utilized to any significant level due to the absence of the right automotive ecosystem.

Edgybees

Series A in 2021
Edgybees Ltd. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2016. It specializes in augmented reality (AR) solutions for high-speed applications, enabling real-time, immersive experiences on various moving platforms such as drones, cars, and wearable devices. The company's platform leverages sensors and streaming data to deliver three-dimensional visual overlays over live video feeds, significantly enhancing operational effectiveness for industries like emergency response, real estate, urban planning, and agriculture. Edgybees offers a developer SDK and back-end SaaS services, facilitating the creation of innovative consumer and commercial AR applications. Its solutions cater to sectors including fire departments, police agencies, and homeland security, alongside gaming products like Droneprix AR and Drone FX. The company was co-founded by Menashe Haskin, Adam Kaplan, and Nitay Megides, bringing together expertise from various technology sectors.

Ridecell

Series C in 2020
Ridecell, Inc. is a provider of fleet automation and management software solutions based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on enabling mobility operators, including car rental companies, transit agencies, and private fleets, to launch and optimize ridesharing and car-sharing services. Its product offerings include Demand-Response, which automates dispatch, scheduling, and routing, and Fixed Route, allowing users to track buses and shuttles in real-time. The Ridecell platform further enhances operations by managing various aspects of mobility services such as user onboarding, dynamic pricing, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Ridecell has processed over 20 million rides and rentals, serving notable clients like the BMW Group and Volkswagen, as well as various universities and transit agencies. The company employs more than 100 professionals across multiple regions, contributing to the growth and efficiency of new mobility services.

Moloco

Venture Round in 2020
Moloco Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing a cloud-based demand-side platform (DSP) that utilizes machine learning to help businesses optimize their advertising efforts and user acquisition strategies. Moloco empowers mobile applications and e-commerce platforms to establish their own advertising businesses, leveraging advanced prediction models to enhance performance marketing. The company is recognized for its focus on delivering quality and scale to advertisers and publishers, drawing on a team of experts from leading technology firms. Through its innovative solutions, Moloco aims to enable businesses of all sizes to grow and engage more effectively with their customers.

Zebra Medical Vision

Venture Round in 2020
Zebra Medical Vision Ltd. is an Israeli company founded in 2014 that specializes in developing an imaging analytics platform aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of imaging research solutions for clinicians, advanced machine learning and computer vision diagnostic algorithms for developers, and risk management tools for healthcare providers. By offering access to a vast repository of anonymized clinical records, Zebra Medical Vision supports researchers in accelerating the development of decision support tools and improving diagnostic accuracy. The company collaborates with various partners, including USARAD Holdings and TELUS Ventures, to leverage its network of over 1,100 hospitals and healthcare providers. This collaboration fosters innovation and enhances patient care through the application of advanced analytics and automated clinical insights, positioning Zebra Medical Vision as a leader in the integration of AI and machine learning in medical imaging.

Syte

Series C in 2020
Syte develops a product discovery platform designed to transform the way people search and shop online. It is a provider of visual AI technology that aims to improve retailers’ site navigation, product discovery, and user experience by powering solutions that engage and convert shoppers. The B2B enterprise's solution includes camera search, augmented site search, personalization engines, and smart in-store tools, empower shoppers to discover and purchase products instantly. Their camera solution enables shoppers to take a picture of a product that inspires them and search for visually similar products within a retailer’s site. Up to date, Syte has raised $71 million from investors including Viola Ventures, LG Tech Ventures, NHN Ventures, Kreos Capital, Naver Corporation, Commerce Ventures, Storm Ventures, Axess Ventures, La Maison, MizMaa Ventures, Magma, Naver Corporation, Line Corporation, Reimage Ventures, North Base Media, and KDC Ventures. In 2014, Helge Voss, Idan Pinto, Lihi Pinto Fryman, and Ofer Fryman established Syte in Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv.

Aurora Labs

Series B in 2020
Aurora Labs Ltd is a technology company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializing in software solutions for the automotive industry. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing a self-healing platform that enhances connected vehicle software management. Its innovative technology leverages machine learning and artificial intelligence to facilitate remote diagnostics, over-the-air updates, and predictive maintenance throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Aurora Labs’ Line-Of-Code Behavior™ technology allows for real-time analysis of software performance, enabling proactive detection of faults and seamless error resolution, all while minimizing downtime for users. The company has raised significant funding and holds numerous patents, serving a global clientele and maintaining additional offices in Germany, North Macedonia, and the United States.

OTI Lumionics

Venture Round in 2020
OTI Lumionics Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development of organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting solutions for various applications. The company focuses on innovative products, including transparent displays, under panel sensors, and under display cameras. Among its notable offerings is the aerelight A1 OLED Lamp, which integrates a LED desk lamp design with a wireless charger. OTI Lumionics utilizes advanced technologies such as HaloTorr and ElektroTorr to enhance its product capabilities. The company was established by a team of accomplished researchers and engineers from the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering, aiming to unlock the full potential of OLED technology.

OTI Lumionics

Venture Round in 2020
OTI Lumionics Inc. is a Toronto-based company founded in 2011, specializing in the development of organic light emitting diode (OLED) lighting solutions for various applications. The company focuses on innovative products, including transparent displays, under panel sensors, and under display cameras. Among its notable offerings is the aerelight A1 OLED Lamp, which integrates a LED desk lamp design with a wireless charger. OTI Lumionics utilizes advanced technologies such as HaloTorr and ElektroTorr to enhance its product capabilities. The company was established by a team of accomplished researchers and engineers from the University of Toronto's Department of Materials Science & Engineering, aiming to unlock the full potential of OLED technology.

MakinaRocks

Series A in 2020
MakinaRocks Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company, established in December 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, that specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing manufacturing processes through industrial machine intelligence. The company focuses on analyzing sensor data from manufacturing equipment using machine learning techniques to predict equipment malfunctions and quality issues, thereby improving productivity and product quality. MakinaRocks provides its solutions to various high-tech sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, automotive, steel production, and specialty chemicals. Its offerings include anomaly detection models and intelligent control algorithms that help manufacturers implement predictive maintenance and optimize operations.

Arcellx

Series B in 2019
Arcellx is a privately held development-stage company founded in 2015 and located in Montgomery County, Maryland. The Arcellx team is devoted to providing patients with superior immune cell therapies through scientific innovation, accelerated development, and responsible patient care. Although our initial clinical focus is cancer therapy, we are committed to extending our Antigen- Receptor Complex T cell (ARC-T) therapies across a broad spectrum of human disease.

Forge Nano

Series A in 2019
Forge Nano Inc. specializes in manufacturing nano material coatings, primarily for lithium-ion battery and catalyst applications. The company provides precision nano coatings for both cathode and anode powders, aimed at mitigating degradation issues in lithium-ion batteries, such as transition metal dissolution and electrode-electrolyte interaction. Forge Nano offers a variety of services, including lab-scale tools, industrial-scale tools, toll coating services, and ready-to-use products. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company has evolved from its previous identity as PneumatiCoat Technologies LLC to become a leader in surface engineering and precision nano-coating technology, delivering angstrom-thick coatings that are fast, affordable, and commercially viable across diverse materials and industries.

eyecandylab

Seed Round in 2019
Eyecandylab is a developer of an augmented reality platform that enhances video content by integrating interactive and immersive AR experiences. The company provides a solution that allows content creators to engage audiences by overlaying an interactive layer onto video content when viewed through AR-enabled smartphones or tablets. This innovative approach unites multiple devices into a seamless experience, enabling broadcasters and content producers to add depth and interactivity to their offerings. By facilitating access to entertaining 3D content, Eyecandylab enhances user engagement and provides opportunities for monetization, making it a valuable tool for modern content consumption.

4DReplay

Series B in 2019
4DReplay, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in developing advanced visual processing systems for creating dynamic, four-dimensional videos. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on producing time-slicing videos that deliver highlights from any time and angle with exceptional detail. Its innovative technology integrates a network of 4K cameras and user-friendly video editing software, allowing for multi-angle and time-sliced video production across various sectors, including professional sports, commercials, and entertainment. This system enables clients to remotely control and synchronize high-speed visual processing, facilitating an enhanced viewing experience that allows audiences to access video content from multiple perspectives on mobile devices.

AmazeVR

Series A in 2019
AmazeVR is a virtual concert platform that specializes in creating and distributing high-quality immersive music experiences. Founded in 2015 by former executives of Kakao, the company offers an end-to-end solution that includes advanced technologies such as ultra-high-resolution custom cameras and cloud-based creation tools. AmazeVR enables fans to attend live concerts in virtual reality, thereby enhancing the connection between artists and audiences. The platform facilitates both offline distribution through events like the Amaze Tour, which adheres to COVID-19 safety guidelines, and online distribution via the Amaze Music app and other media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch. By vertically integrating its distribution channels, AmazeVR aims to expand artists' reach and foster engaging social interactions among fans, who can connect as avatars in a shared virtual space.

Optodot

Venture Round in 2019
Optodot Corporation develops components based on nanotechnology for energy storage, energy conservation, and energy generation markets. It offers NanoPore, a separator that utilizes a patented coating-based manufacturing process to make nano porous ceramic membranes; NPORE lithium ion battery separators; secure infrared coated films and laminates that are used for covert and forensic security applications in various asset security or product/document authentications; and window films. The company focuses on the development of products for lithium ion battery separator and organic solar cell markets; and optical communications, including optical switches, optical buffers, modulators, and photo detectors using optical chip and component technology to enhance optical transport networks. In addition, it provides intellectual property, product development, and contract services in the areas of coatings, as well as focuses on strategic partnerships and licensing to commercialize products for energy, security, and communications solutions. The company serves start-up companies, Global 50 companies, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy. It has a strategic partnership with Madico, Inc. The company was founded in 2000 and is based in Woburn, Massachusetts.

SideChef

Venture Round in 2019
SideChef, Inc. is a mobile application designed to enhance the cooking experience by providing users with step-by-step guidance for preparing over 15,000 recipes. Founded in 2014 and based in Los Angeles, the app features photo and video instructions that help users master various cooking techniques, making it accessible for both novice and experienced cooks. SideChef also integrates with grocery delivery services, allowing users to generate shopping lists and order ingredients directly through partners like AmazonFresh and JD.com. With a focus on user empowerment, the platform connects users to a community of food bloggers and Smart Kitchen Technology partners, facilitating a seamless cooking experience. The app has been downloaded over 900,000 times and is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, serving users in 170 countries.

May Mobility

Series A in 2019
May Mobility, Inc. is an autonomous vehicle company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that specializes in providing driverless shuttle services to enterprise and municipal clients. Founded in 2017, the company operates a fleet of six-passenger electric vehicles designed to navigate through traffic on mapped routes. May Mobility aims to address the challenges of urban congestion and limited mobility access by leveraging advanced autonomous technology. Its approach focuses on system-level safety design and optimizing transit routes to enhance user experience and improve transportation efficiency. By deploying autonomous shuttles, May Mobility seeks to reduce human error in driving, lower pollution levels, and create economic benefits for communities, ultimately contributing to a safer and more accessible urban environment.

Lygos

Series B in 2019
Lygos is a biotechnology company focused on providing sustainable solutions for renewable chemical production. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, Lygos engineers microbes to convert sugars into high-value industrial chemicals, emphasizing cost-effectiveness compared to traditional petrochemical processes. By utilizing advanced throughput screening and strain construction techniques, the company rapidly optimizes biological pathways to transform inexpensive and renewable feedstock into valuable chemical products. Lygos aims to replace persistent and often toxic chemicals with cleaner, more efficient alternatives, catering to business-to-business customers and fostering high-performing, sustainable solutions across the chemical industry.

Ridecell

Series B in 2018
Ridecell, Inc. is a provider of fleet automation and management software solutions based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices worldwide. Founded in 2009, the company focuses on enabling mobility operators, including car rental companies, transit agencies, and private fleets, to launch and optimize ridesharing and car-sharing services. Its product offerings include Demand-Response, which automates dispatch, scheduling, and routing, and Fixed Route, allowing users to track buses and shuttles in real-time. The Ridecell platform further enhances operations by managing various aspects of mobility services such as user onboarding, dynamic pricing, and payment processing. With a commitment to innovation, Ridecell has processed over 20 million rides and rentals, serving notable clients like the BMW Group and Volkswagen, as well as various universities and transit agencies. The company employs more than 100 professionals across multiple regions, contributing to the growth and efficiency of new mobility services.
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