Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
18
in our dataset
Rounds participated
20
Rounds led
4
Rounds' value
$1.2B
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
About
Samsung Next is the innovation arm of Samsung Electronics, established in 2013 to identify new growth opportunities and invest in early-stage software and services startups. It provides capital, operational support, and access to Samsung's global resources to accelerate founder success and bring strategic value to Samsung. The firm focuses on AI & Robotics, Blockchain, Fintech, Healthtech, Infrastructure, and Mediatech. While headquartered in San Francisco, Samsung Next previously had an office in Tel Aviv, Israel, which it closed in April 2024. The Tel Aviv office had invested in approximately 70 Israeli startups over nearly a decade.
Portfolio · 18
Xpander.ai
Xpander.ai provides an AI agent platform for enterprises to build, deploy, and manage AI agents across various models, clouds, and frameworks.
Guardio
AI & cloud-based platform offering secure browsing solutions and comprehensive online protection against modern web and cloud-based threats.
Classiq Technologies
A quantum software platform that automates quantum programming for enterprises, focused on finance, chemistry, and AI.
Traceloop
An observability and testing platform for large language model (LLM) applications and AI agents.
TailorMed
TailorMed provides an end-to-end solution that removes access, affordability, and adherence barriers across the medication journey, connecting patients to resources within the nation's largest and most diverse network.
Monogoto
Monogoto is a cloud-based cellular network and software-defined connectivity platform for IoT and private networks.
Remepy
Pioneering hybrid drugs by combining pharmaceuticals with targeted digital interventions.
Xyte
Xyte is an AI-powered cloud platform that enables hardware manufacturers to transform their products into subscription-based services.
Securify AI Ltd.
Provider of cybersecurity suite solutions, specializing in AI security, web application security, cloud security, and compliance.
Aigie
Develops an autonomous reliability platform for agentic AI.
AI21 Labs
AI21 builds Foundation Models and AI Systems for the enterprise.
Quantum Machines
Quantum Machines develops control and operation systems for quantum computers, integrating quantum and classical operations with hardware and software platforms.
Fondue
Fondue is an eCommerce platform that replaces coupon codes with brand-embedded CashBack to help brands drive profitable growth.
Zimperium
A global leader in mobile device and app security, offering real-time, on-device protection against both known and unknown threats on Android, iOS and Chromebook endpoints.
Swish.ai
AI-powered hyperautomation platform for IT Service Management (ITSM).
QuantLaw Corp.
Algorithmic underwriting and verified-AI prosecution of commercial and healthcare-receivable claims.
Nexar
A Vision AI company transforming the physical world into digital insights through a global network of smart, connected car cameras.
StreamElements
StreamElements provides a comprehensive, free cloud-based platform with tools and services for live streaming content creators to engage, grow, and monetize their audiences.
Q&A
- What is Samsung Next's primary investment focus and stage?
- Samsung Next is the venture capital and innovation arm of Samsung Electronics, investing in early-stage software and services startups globally, across Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, and Series B stages.
- What are Samsung Next's preferred technology sectors for investment?
- Samsung Next prefers sectors such as Artificial Intelligence & Intelligent Machines, Healthtech, Consumer Services, Frontier Technology, Blockchain, Fintech, Infrastructure, Mediatech, IoT, AR/VR, and Quantum Computing.
- What is Samsung Next's total AUM?
- Samsung Next has a total Assets Under Management (AUM) of $2 billion USD.
- Which geographies does Samsung Next prioritize for investments?
- Samsung Next prioritizes investments in Israel, the US, South Korea, and Europe.
- What is the typical check size for Samsung Next's investments?
- Samsung Next typically invests check sizes between $100,000 and $500,000 USD.
- When was Samsung Next founded?
- Samsung Next was founded in 2013.
- Has Samsung Next raised any dedicated funds?
- Yes, Samsung Next raised the Samsung NEXT Fund in 2017 with $150 million USD, and the Samsung NEXT Q Fund in 2018.
- Where is Samsung Next's headquarters located?
- Samsung Next's headquarters is located in San Francisco, United States.
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | samsungnext.com/ |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/samsung-next/ | |
| X / Twitter | twitter.com/SamsungNEXT |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q103872566 |
Identifiers & details
| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Wikidata QID | Q103872566 |
Radar intelligence
Open jobs — greenhouse
| Total open | 2 |
|---|---|
| Remote | 0 |
| By department | Ventures (2) |
| By location | Mountain View (2) |
| Title | Location | Department |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant, Ventures (Korean/ English Bilingual) | Mountain View | Ventures |
| Investor - AI and Robotics | Mountain View | Ventures |
GitHub
| Top repos | nomad, terraform-aws-nomad, go-sockaddr |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | samsungnext.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q103872566 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 48 |
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