General InformationLG Chem is a major South Korean multinational chemical and energy company headquartered in Seoul with over 20,000 employees, founded in 1947, operating as a public company with divisions in batteries, petrochemicals, and advanced materials.
Funding & FinancialsLG Chem is a publicly traded company on the Korea Exchange (ticker: 051910), with a market capitalization in the tens of billions of dollars, having raised capital through equity markets rather than traditional venture rounds.
Leadership & TeamLG Chem is led by CEO Shin Hak-cheol as of recent years, with a large executive team managing diverse business segments across chemicals, energy solutions, and materials science.
Recent ActivityLG Chem has recently expanded battery production capacity globally, securing long-term supply contracts with major automakers and investing in next-generation battery technologies including solid-state and high-nickel chemistries for EV applications.