Organization · Corporate Venture Capital
Samsung Ventures
Samsung Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Group, established in 1999 and based in South Korea. It invests in innovative technology companies across various sectors, focusing on early to growth-stage investments globally.
Overview
What Samsung Ventures does
What Samsung Ventures is
Samsung Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Group, established in 1999 and based in South Korea. It invests in innovative technology companies across various sectors, focusing on early to growth-stage investments globally.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Corporate Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 1999
- Approximate age
- About 27 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 4, 2026
Official channels
Find Samsung Ventures elsewhere
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Capability profile
Samsung Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
Samsung Ventures supports bold technologies and visionary entrepreneurs who are reshaping industries, driving deep tech innovation that leads to real change.
Focus narrative
Samsung Ventures invests in a diverse range of sectors, including AI, robotics, device solutions, bio & health, energy technology, security & privacy, IT & enterprise, and consumer & devices. The firm targets early to growth-stage companies, leveraging its strategic alignment with Samsung Electronics to provide portfolio companies with access to supply chains, manufacturing expertise, and distribution channels.
Value beyond capital
Samsung Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by providing strategic alignment with Samsung's business units, facilitating access to supply chains, manufacturing capabilities, and go-to-market channels. This partnership enhances the growth potential of portfolio companies, enabling them to leverage Samsung's extensive resources and market presence.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $1,000,000–$40,000,000
- Sweet spot
- $3,000,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Seed · Series A · Series B · Pre-IPO
- Sectors
- Artificial IntelligenceRobotics & Autonomous SystemsBiotech & Life SciencesHealthcareEnergyCybersecuritySaaS & Cloud SoftwareConsumer
- Regions
- Global · North America · Europe · Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 1,188
- Recorded notable exits
- SentinelOne, Swiggy, and Pluto TV
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Nautilus: Specializes in fitness technology. Zebra Medical Vision: Focused on medical imaging analytics. VivaLnk: Provides wearable health monitoring solutions. SentinelOne: An endpoint security platform that went public via NYSE IPO. Swiggy: An India-based food delivery platform that is set for a Nasdaq IPO in 2024. Pluto TV: A free ad-supported streaming service acquired by Viacom.
Common questions
What to know about Samsung Ventures
Upseed classifies Samsung Ventures under the Corporate Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 4, 2026
Known limits
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