GS Group
Overview
GS Group is a South Korean conglomerate (Chaebol) that was established in 2004 after splitting from the LG Group. The company's primary operations are in the energy, retail, and construction sectors. GS Group also engages in strategic investments through dedicated corporate venture capital (CVC) arms. These include GS Futures, a US-based arm founded in 2020 focusing on early-stage technology companies, and GS Ventures, a Korea-based arm founded in 2022 to invest in domestic startups. The investment in Boston Materials was made by its US-based CVC, GS Futures.
Portfolio Companies
9
Website
gs.co.krInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edamama | Nov 2023 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Boston Materials | Nov 2022 | Series A Extension | Co-investor |
| Eco R&S Co., Ltd. | May 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Thrive Market | Jul 2018 | Series C | Lead |
| Kakao Healthcare | Nov 2025 | Strategic | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is GS Group based?
GS Group is headquartered in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
When was GS Group founded?
Founding year information for GS Group is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does GS Group have?
GS Group has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in GS Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Edamama, Boston Materials, Eco R&S Co., Ltd., Thrive Market, Kakao Healthcare.
What was GS Group's most recent investment shown here?
GS Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kakao Healthcare in 2025.
What sectors does GS Group focus on?
GS Group focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does GS Group focus on?
GS Group typically invests at the Early stage.