LG Acquires Majority Stake in Bear Robotics To Bolster Robotics Capabilities
Strategic Investment Aims to Accelerate Innovation AcrossLG’s Commercial, Home and Industrial Robot Solutions
SEOUL, Jan. 24, 2025 — LG Electronics (LG) has taken a significant step in advancing its robotics capabilities by securing a majority stake in Bear Robotics, a prominent Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in AI-driven autonomous service robots. This acquisition aligns with LG’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the robotics sector, a key growth area for the company.
On January 22, LG’s board of directors exercised a call option to acquire an additional 30 percent stake in Bear Robotics. This follows an initial investment of USD 60 million in March 2024, which secured LG a 21 percent stake and a call option agreement for up to an additional 30 percent stake. Upon compl...