Stage FocusPre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+
GeographyUS, Europe, Israel
TypeCVC
Last Activity2025
Industry Focus
Industries
AIIoT & EdgeBlockchainMedtech
Technical BenchLimited
Investor TypeCVC
ExposureSome DeepTech Investments
Bio
Samsung Next is Samsung's software-focused CVC — distinct from the Catalyst Fund's hardware focus. The Samsung NEXT Fund targets $150M from pre-seed to Series B in emerging technology. Over 11 years, the fund has invested in 320 companies at an average of 23 new investments per year, with 39 in 2024 alone.
The portfolio includes 18 unicorns, 2 IPOs, and 46 acquisitions — GitHub, Elvie, and Alchem...
Notable Investments
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GitHubE
ElvieA
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