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Samsung Next

665 Clyde Avenue, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States

Overview

Investment arm focusing on AI, fintech, blockchain, and health technology.

Founded

2013

Deals ยท 12mo

14

Links

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Stage focus

Seed
Series A
Series B

Geographic focus

Israel
United States

Sector focus

Information Technology
Internet of Things
Software
Venture Capital

Investment portfolio

193rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Mecka AI
Oct 2026Participated
$60 MSeries B
Synthefy
Aug 2026Participated
$7 MSeed
Xpander
Aug 2026Participated
$8 MSeed
Gray Swan
Jun 2026Participated
$40 MSeries A
Graphon AI
May 2026Participated
$8 MSeed
Deep Infra
May 2026Participated
$107 MSeries B
Beacon Biosignals
Apr 2026Participated
$11 MSeries B
Xona Space Systems
Mar 2026Participated
$170 MSeries C
Fin
Dec 2025Participated
$17 MSeries A
Simular
Dec 2025Participated
$22 MSeries A
Black Forest Labs
Dec 2025Participated
$300 MSeries B
CoreStory
Oct 2025Participated
$32 MSeries A
Mecka AI
Oct 2026Participated
$60 MSeries B
Synthefy
Aug 2026Participated
$7 MSeed
Xpander
Aug 2026Participated
$8 MSeed
Gray Swan
Jun 2026Participated
$40 MSeries A
Graphon AI
May 2026Participated
$8 MSeed
Deep Infra
May 2026Participated
$107 MSeries B
Beacon Biosignals
Apr 2026Participated
$11 MSeries B
Xona Space Systems
Mar 2026Participated
$170 MSeries C
Fin
Dec 2025Participated
$17 MSeries A
Simular
Dec 2025Participated
$22 MSeries A
Black Forest Labs
Dec 2025Participated
$300 MSeries B
CoreStory
Oct 2025Participated
$32 MSeries A
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Deal Distribution

Samsung Next: 193 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Samsung Next: 193 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed346
Series A249
Series B145
Series C+114
Other Equity228
Debt02

Monthly Deal Activity

Samsung Next: 193 deals are recorded across 137 months.All available history.
Samsung Next: 193 deals are recorded across 137 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Jun '151
Jul '150
Aug '150
Sep '150
Oct '150
Nov '150
Dec '150
Jan '160
Feb '160
Mar '160
Apr '160
May '160
Jun '160
Jul '160
Aug '160
Sep '160
Oct '160
Nov '161
Dec '161
Jan '171
Feb '170
Mar '172
Apr '170
May '173
Jun '172
Jul '170
Aug '171
Sep '170
Oct '171
Nov '171
Dec '172
Jan '184
Feb '181
Mar '180
Apr '180
May '180
Jun '181
Jul '181
Aug '181
Sep '182
Oct '182
Nov '183
Dec '180
Jan '191
Feb '193
Mar '192
Apr '190
May '190
Jun '190
Jul '190
Aug '191
Sep '194
Oct '193
Nov '191
Dec '190
Jan '204
Feb '201
Mar '200
Apr '202
May '201
Jun '201
Jul '200
Aug '201
Sep '200
Oct '201
Nov '201
Dec '201
Jan '210
Feb '210
Mar '213
Apr '214
May '212
Jun '212
Jul '213
Aug '213
Sep '213
Oct '213
Nov '214
Dec '212
Jan '221
Feb '226
Mar '224
Apr '223
May '222
Jun '221
Jul '224
Aug '220
Sep '225
Oct '221
Nov '221
Dec '221
Jan '232
Feb '231
Mar '232
Apr '232
May '231
Jun '231
Jul '231
Aug '232
Sep '232
Oct '230
Nov '234
Dec '232
Jan '243
Feb '241
Mar '244
Apr '240
May '242
Jun '241
Jul '243
Aug '243
Sep '242
Oct '244
Nov '241
Dec '242
Jan '253
Feb '251
Mar '251
Apr '250
May '253
Jun '250
Jul '251
Aug '252
Sep '255
Oct '253
Nov '250
Dec '253
Jan '260
Feb '260
Mar '261
Apr '261
May '262
Jun '261
Jul '260
Aug '262
Sep '260
Oct '261

Sector Breakdown

Samsung Next: AI & Machine Learning is the largest displayed sector by deal count (67 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Samsung Next: AI & Machine Learning is the largest displayed sector by deal count (67 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
AI & Machine Learning67
Enterprise Software62
Networks, Cloud & Communication51
Health & Life Sciences40
Hardware & Robotics35
Data, Analytics & IT34
Cybersecurity & Privacy28
Crypto & Blockchain27
Developer Tools24
Fintech19
Media & Entertainment19
Consumer & Lifestyle14
Professional Services13
E-Commerce & Retail11
Space & Frontier Tech10
Social & Community Platforms8
Transportation & Logistics6
AR/VR5
Real Estate & Construction5
Gaming & eSports4
Education & Workforce3
Government & Defense3
Manufacturing3
Clean Energy & Sustainability2
Marketing & Advertising2
Travel & Hospitality1
Food & Agriculture1

Deal Size Distribution

Samsung Next: 193 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Samsung Next: 193 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M27
$5M-$10M28
$10M-$25M64
$25M-$50M48
$50M-$100M14
$100M-$250M10
$250M-$500M2
$500M-$1B0
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Samsung Next: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (131 deals).All available history.

Top 10 of 12 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Samsung Next: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (131 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States131
Israel26
Europe16
Canada8
Singapore4
India2
100121
0202761
061481
Uruguay1
Samsung Next: 20 co-investors are shown, with Alumni Ventures sharing 10 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Shows up to 20 co-investors ranked by shared deals. Deals may be shared with multiple funds, so rows overlap. Capital is total round size, not fund cheque size.

Samsung Next: 20 co-investors are shown, with Alumni Ventures sharing 10 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
Alumni Ventures10
Intel Capital9
Y Combinator9
General Catalyst8
Andreessen Horowitz7
M127
Sequoia Capital7
Coinbase Ventures6
Entr e Capital6
Aleph5
Dell Technologies Capital5
New Enterprise Associates5
NVIDIA5
Qualcomm Ventures5
Animoca Brands4
Digital Currency Group4
Dispersion Capital4
Hashed4
HashKey Capital4
OurCrowd4

Investment Strategy

Samsung Next: Led accounts for 5% and participating for 95% of round participation.All available history.
Samsung Next: Led accounts for 5% and participating for 95% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led95%
Participating18495%
Samsung Next: Single-lead accounts for 44% and co-led for 56% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Samsung Next: Single-lead accounts for 44% and co-led for 56% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead444%
Co-led556%

Team

Andy Duong
Brendon Kim

Vice President & Managing Director

Eyal Miller

Vice President & Managing Director

Haley Lancaster

Associate

Jonathan Machado
Jonathan Tepper

Vice President & General Counsel

Jordan Hoffner

Chief Operating Officer

Nik Parekh

Design Strategy Lead

Raymond Liao

Managing Director & Vice President

Vincent Tang

Principal