Samsung Ventures

The Israeli arm of Samsung's corporate venture capital fund, investing in innovative technologies.

Corporate VC Active Yakum, Israel Est. 1999
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
2
in our dataset
Rounds participated
3
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$42.5M
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
Pre-Seed, A Round, Seed

About

Samsung Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Samsung Group, with a global presence including an office in Israel. It actively invests in future-oriented businesses based on new and innovative technologies that are expected to serve as new growth engines for Samsung. The Israeli office focuses on sourcing technologies and investments for Samsung's business units, and has a track record of investing in Israeli startups across various sectors like AI, semiconductors, mobile communications, and cybersecurity.

Portfolio · 2

EarlySense
Contact-free Continuous Monitoring Solutions
1 round $20.0M committed Latest: 2015-01
Mantis Vision
3D Technology for the Mobile World
2 rounds $22.5M committed Latest: 2014-06

Investment activity

3 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Media & Entertainment Technologies3
Industrial Technologies2
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1
Cyber Security1
Health Tech & Life Sciences1
Business Software1

Q&A

What is Samsung Ventures' primary investment focus?
Samsung Ventures, the venture capital arm of Samsung, focuses on backing emerging technology startups pioneering advancements in fields such as AI, semiconductors, and robotics.
Where is Samsung Ventures headquartered and what is its global presence?
Samsung Ventures is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with a strong presence in major innovation hubs including the United States, Europe, Israel, India, China, and Japan. Its Israeli office is located in Yakum.
Who leads Samsung Ventures' operations in Israel?
Ori Kirshner serves as the Head of Samsung Ventures Israel.
Can you name some of Samsung Ventures' notable portfolio companies?
Samsung Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Wiliot, which has raised $344M for battery-free Bluetooth tags, and TriEye, which has raised $96M for short-wave infrared sensing solutions.
What are some of Samsung Ventures' recent exits?
In January 2019, Samsung Ventures saw Corephotonics, a dual-camera imaging technology company, acquired by Samsung Electronics for $155M. Another notable exit was Replay Technologies, acquired by Intel for $175M in March 2016.
What investment stages does Samsung Ventures typically target?
Samsung Ventures typically targets Pre-Seed, Seed, and A Round investment stages.
Which sectors has Samsung Ventures shown a concentration in for its portfolio companies?
Samsung Ventures has a notable concentration in Media & Entertainment Technologies and Industrial Technologies within its portfolio.
What is the approximate investment range for Samsung Ventures?
Samsung Ventures' investment range is typically between $10M and $74M.
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