YG Investment
Overview
YG Investment is a corporate venture capital firm based in Seoul, South Korea, that serves as the investment arm of YG PLUS, focusing on strategic and financial investments in sectors such as entertainment, content, lifestyle, education, gaming, and technology.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barogo | Jun 2021 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Twinny | Jun 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Ecube Labs | Sep 2021 | Series B | Co-investor |
| PRENEU | Jul 2025 | Private Equity | Co-investor |
| Minerva Humanoids | Oct 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is YG Investment based?
YG Investment is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
When was YG Investment founded?
YG Investment was founded in 2016.
How many portfolio companies does YG Investment have?
YG Investment has 13 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in YG Investment's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Barogo, Twinny, Ecube Labs, PRENEU, Minerva Humanoids.
What was YG Investment's most recent investment shown here?
YG Investment's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Minerva Humanoids in 2026.
What sectors does YG Investment focus on?
YG Investment focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics.
What company stages does YG Investment focus on?
YG Investment typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is YG Investment's AUM?
YG Investment's assets under management are estimated between $101.5M and $101.5M.