Fund Profile
Samsung Catalyst Fund
Samsung Catalyst Fund is committed to investing in technologies—and the people bringing those technologies to market—able to deliver tangible benefits to society and to the world at large. They view startups as more than simply avenues for financial returns, providing entrepreneurs in their portfolio an inside track to Samsung's future growth. They aim for co-prosperity, meaning a win for the fund, their portfolio companies, partner investors, startups’ customers, and the communities in which they live and work. As a U.S.-based fund fully owned by Samsung Electronics, they make independent, rapid, and transparent investment decisions globally.
Quick facts
HQ
San Jose, CA
Investor type
Corporate Venture Capital
Portfolio companies
15
Investment thesis
Focus and thesis
Samsung Catalyst Fund is committed to investing in technologies—and the people bringing those technologies to market—able to deliver tangible benefits to society and to the world at large. They view startups as more than simply avenues for financial returns, providing entrepreneurs in their portfolio an inside track to Samsung's future growth. They aim for co-prosperity, meaning a win for the fund, their portfolio companies, partner investors, startups’ customers, and the communities in which they live and work. As a U.S.-based fund fully owned by Samsung Electronics, they make independent, rapid, and transparent investment decisions globally.
Profile links
Open the source pages
Partners and team
People behind the fund
Portfolio companies
Selected portfolio
- Ada Health
- Afero
- AI Fund
- Atomico
- Auradine
- Avicena
- Axelera AI
- Axiado
- BGV
- ClearML
- Commsignia
- DreamBig Semiconductor
- Eliyan
- Empower
- Enfabrica
Fund activity
Recent activity and fund history
Recent investments
- Ada Health
- Afero
- AI Fund
- Atomico
- Auradine
Investor FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Samsung Catalyst Fund?
Samsung Catalyst Fund is Samsung Electronics' evergreen multi-stage venture capital fund that invests in deep tech AI infrastructure.
What is the mission of Samsung Catalyst Fund?
Our mission is to create value and foster mutual growth and benefits by working closely with brilliant entrepreneurs and disruptive ideas, harnessing our global reach.
What are the focus sectors for Samsung Catalyst Fund?
Our sectors of interest span multiple domains including data center and cloud, artificial intelligence, networking and 5G, autonomous systems, sensors, and quantum computing.
What is Samsung Catalyst Fund's approach to investment?
We leverage Samsungu2019s industry leadership and product breadth to identify, invest in, and work with innovative startups whose disruptive technologies have the potential to make the world a better place.
Does Samsung Catalyst Fund invest globally?
Yes, Samsung Catalyst Fund is a U.S.-based fund that invests globally.
