Samsung Catalyst Fund
Samsung Catalyst Fund is the evergreen, multi-stage corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics, based in San Jose, California, founded in 2013. It targets investments in deep-tech infrastructure and data-enabled platforms across sectors such as automotive, robotics, digital health, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure, and device-level solutions. The fund supports portfolio companies with Samsung's global brand, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, domain expertise, recruiting networks, and mentorship through Innovation Fellows, helping entrepreneurs scale with Samsung's resources. As part of Samsung Electronics, it aligns with the parent company's broader strategy to advance the data economy and strategic technology initiatives while maintaining a long-term outlook on value creation.
Top Sectors
Past deals in ASIC
Groq
Series D in 2024
Groq is a company that develops AI inference technology and accelerators, designing Tensor Streaming Processor architecture that delivers high performance per watt for AI, machine learning, and deep learning workloads to enable scalable, energy-efficient inference for cloud and on-prem deployments, while providing deterministic performance that yields predictable compute times for any given workload and simplifies qualification and deployment. Founded in 2016 and based in Mountain View, California, Groq focuses on high-throughput, low-latency processors that support large-scale AI deployments.
Celestial AI
Series C in 2024
Celestial AI develops a data center and artificial intelligence computing platform that uses photonics, mixed-signal ASICs, and advanced packaging to deliver sustainable improvements in AI acceleration hardware and software. Its Photonic Fabric technology enables optically scalable, disaggregated data center computing and memory, supporting deep learning and machine learning workloads. The company aims to provide an integrated platform that enhances AI performance while reducing energy use and total cost of ownership.
Tenstorrent
Venture Round in 2023
Tenstorrent designs and manufactures AI hardware and software for data processing and machine learning tasks. The company develops application-specific integrated circuit processors that enable scalable deep learning, with architectures designed to be software-programmable and adaptable from battery-powered IoT devices to cloud servers. Its processors target training and inference workloads, delivering computational performance for developers and researchers in artificial intelligence. Founded in 2016, Tenstorrent is based in Toronto with an additional office in Austin, Texas.
Celestial AI
Series B in 2023
Celestial AI is a prominent artificial intelligence company that provides an advanced platform for users to efficiently create images, text, and presentations. Utilizing cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and natural language processing, the platform produces high-quality visual and textual content. Its intuitive design, combined with innovative features, facilitates easy content creation. Moreover, Celestial AI emphasizes intelligent data integration and prioritizes security, ensuring that users achieve impressive and reliable results.
Habana Labs
Series B in 2018
Habana Labs Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in the development of artificial intelligence processors tailored for deep neural network training and inference deployment in production environments. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company also maintains offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Gdansk, Poland, and Beijing, China. Habana Labs focuses on creating innovative solutions that enhance data center and cloud efficiency, aiming to deliver significant improvements in processing performance, cost, and power consumption. Its processors are designed for seamless integration with popular AI frameworks, providing developers with advanced hardware that optimizes deep learning computing for modern applications. As of December 2019, Habana Labs operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.
AImotive
Series C in 2018
AImotive develops automated driving technology, including self-driving software, simulation tools, and neural network acceleration hardware IP. It seeks to enable deployment of automated driving by offering scalable, modular, and hardware-agnostic solutions that suit a range of partners and environments. With expertise in artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and 3D graphics, AImotive builds an ecosystem to support real-world autonomous driving workloads and industry collaboration. Its technology aims to provide a safe and affordable autonomous mobility option across diverse climates and cultures, delivering a practical self-driving alternative for everyday rides.
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