LF Investment Achieves 80% Annual ROI... "Aiming for KRW 150 Billion AUM"

AUM Set to Surpass 100 Billion Won
Expanding Investment Portfolio in Entertainment and Beauty
"Aiming to Reach 150 Billion Won in AUM This Year"

LF's subsidiary, LF Investment (LFI), announced on January 16 that it has entered a stable growth trajectory just three years after its establishment and is now evolving into an investment platform that covers the entire lifestyle sector.

According to industry sources on January 16, LFI achieved solid management performance last year, recording an annual return on investment (ROI) of 80% by successfully listing and exiting portfolio companies such as Alux, Motive Link, Aromatica, and Teraview. Since obtaining its New Technology Business Finance license in 2023, LFI has consistently delivered strong results and established itself as a notable emerging corporate venture capital (CVC) firm.

Building on this, the company plans to expand its investment portfolio this year, focusing on content·entertainment and beauty·healthcare. Last year, LFI completed investments in the clean beauty brand Aromatica and the healthcare bio company Koruphama. Currently, it is preparing to launch new funds by recruiting specialized talent in these fields and forming dedicated teams. Going forward, LFI also plans to leverage the business capabilities of its parent company, LF, to pursue major equity investments and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of promising beauty, lifestyle, and wellness companies in Korea and abroad.

The company will also expand its assets under management (AUM). LFI is on the verge of surpassing 100 billion won in AUM with the recent launch of an agri-food-focused fund. This year, LFI aims to reach 150 billion won in AUM by establishing additional secondary and content-focused funds. The agri-food fund, in collaboration with LF Food, is expected to support the growth of domestic agri-food and smart agriculture ventures. The secondary and content funds are anticipated to strengthen the virtuous cycle of investment, growth, and exit within the venture ecosystem.

This year, LFI plans to expand strategic partnerships in Southeast Asia, North America, and Israel, while supporting the global expansion of its portfolio companies. Previously, LFI became a major shareholder in TimeTree, Japan's leading calendar app, last year. TimeTree is a global platform used by approximately 70 million people worldwide and has recently demonstrated its growth potential by attracting large-scale investments from major investors, including SK Telecom.

An LFI representative stated, "Within three years of obtaining our New Technology Business Finance license, we have established ourselves in the market as a trusted investment firm. We will continue to deliver sustainable results by expanding our investment scope, developing stage-specific investment strategies, and strengthening global partnerships."