Samsung Catalyst Fund

Samsung Electronics' multi-stage evergreen venture capital fund investing in deep tech AI infrastructure.

Corporate VC Active San Jose, United States Est. 2013
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
2
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$60.0M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
D Round, B Round, C Round, A Round, E Round, G Round, F Round

About

The Samsung Catalyst Fund is Samsung Electronics' multi-stage evergreen venture capital fund that invests in deep-tech infrastructure and data-enabled platforms. It invests globally in deep technology startups focused on artificial intelligence (AI), big data, data centers, cloud and edge computing, quantum computing, 5G, automotive, robotics, sensors, IoT, and digital health. The fund aims to drive innovation that supports Samsung's businesses while fostering co-prosperity for startups, investors, and communities.

Portfolio · 2

Mantis Vision
3D Technology for the Mobile World
1 round $55.0M committed Latest: 2018-07
Sensifree
Sensors for Contactless Heart Rate Monitoring
1 round $5.0M committed Latest: 2016-05

Investment activity

3 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Industrial Technologies3
Automotive & Mobility Technologies3
Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Business Software1

Q&A

What is Samsung Catalyst Fund's investment thesis?
Samsung Catalyst Fund is Samsung Electronics' evergreen multi-stage venture capital fund that invests in the new data economy and strategic ideas for Samsung's mobile, device solutions, and consumer electronics groups. Their investments span automotive, robotics, digital health, IoT, AI, cloud infrastructure, and device-level solutions.
Which sectors does Samsung Catalyst Fund primarily focus on?
Samsung Catalyst Fund shows a concentration in Industrial Technologies and Automotive & Mobility Technologies, with 3 portfolio companies in each sector. They also have investments in Health Tech & Life Sciences, Media & Entertainment Technologies, and Business Software.
Can you name some of Samsung Catalyst Fund's notable portfolio companies?
Notable portfolio companies include Weka, which provides enterprise storage solutions, and proteanTecs, focused on performance monitoring and fault prediction for advanced electronics.
What are some of Samsung Catalyst Fund's recent exits?
In May 2021, Valens went public via a SPAC event with PTK Acquisition Corp, at a valuation of $1.6 billion. In April 2021, Innoviz Technologies also went public via a SPAC event with Collective Growth Corporation, at a valuation of $1.4 billion.
What investment stages does Samsung Catalyst Fund typically participate in?
Samsung Catalyst Fund invests across various stages, including A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, E Round, F Round, and G Round. They have participated in 3 A Rounds and 5 D Rounds.
Who are some key team members at Samsung Catalyst Fund?
Key team members include David (Dede) Goldschmidt, Vice President & Managing Director, and Amit Shofar, Investment Director.
Where is Samsung Catalyst Fund headquartered?
Samsung Catalyst Fund is headquartered in San Jose, California, United States.
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