Samsung NEXT Ventures

Samsung NEXT is a multifaceted innovation group within Samsung Electronics, established in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The group focuses on identifying new growth opportunities that will shape the future. Samsung NEXT Ventures, its investment arm, specializes in venture capital, targeting sectors such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, blockchain, health technology, infrastructure, and media technology. By investing in these areas, Samsung NEXT aims to foster innovation and technological advancements that align with its long-term vision for growth.

Royi Benyossef

Investor

Sam campbell

Investor

Carlos Castellanos

Investor

Patrick Chang

Early Stage Venture Investor

Andy Duong

Principal

Lizzy Goldman

Investor

Joan Kim

Investor

Emily Koster

Director of Communications

Amy Lee

Investor

Yonatan Machado

Senior Investment Director

Jonathan Machado

Managing Director, Investment

Eyal Miller

Vice President and Managing Director

Nick Nigam

Principal, Seed to Series B Venture Capital Investments

Caroline Rehfuss

Investor

Ajay Singh

Director

Vincent Tang

Principal

Past deals in Israel

Wilco

Seed Round in 2022
Wilco is a platform designed to help software engineers of all experience levels enhance their skills through hands-on, immersive learning experiences. Founded in 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel, by On Freund, Shem Magnezi, and Alon Carmel, Wilco simulates the environment of a tech startup, allowing users to engage in "quests" that cover everyday engineering tasks, such as deploying applications and troubleshooting production issues. By utilizing real-life tech stacks, the platform creates a safe and realistic space for developers to upskill at an accelerated pace, regardless of their background or skill level. This approach not only assists developers in their workflow but also enables them to improve site performance and implement observability tools, ultimately unlocking their full potential in the software development field.

Codota

Venture Round in 2022
Codota Dot Com Ltd. is a company that specializes in developing an artificial pair programmer designed to enhance software development by learning from existing code. Founded in 2013 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Codota builds predictive models that offer code completions and related content within integrated development environments (IDEs). By leveraging techniques from program analysis, natural language processing, and machine learning, Codota provides insights derived from a vast array of code across the globe. Its code completion tool integrates seamlessly with various programming languages and IDEs, enabling developers to work more efficiently by suggesting relevant code and preventing errors. This functionality accelerates the coding process by predicting future coding needs and facilitating easier code review and comprehension.

NeuraLight

Series A in 2022
NeuraLight is a VC-backed venture on a mission to transform the lives of the billions of people impacted by neurological disorders by digitizing evaluation and care.

Kooply

Seed Round in 2022
Kooply is a mobile gaming development platform that connects players, creators, and developers within a mobile-centric community. The platform enables creators to develop games collaboratively, leveraging support from a community of gamers and developers. By addressing key industry challenges such as game development, art, monetization, and distribution, Kooply aims to foster innovation and enhance the gaming experience for all participants. The company's focus on building a next-generation gaming environment reflects its commitment to advancing the gaming industry through community-driven initiatives.

DataGen

Series B in 2022
DataGen specializes in creating photorealistic synthetic data tailored for training neural networks in computer vision applications. The company develops simulated data technology that is scalable, bias-free, and automatically annotated. By utilizing hyper-photorealistic imagery and advanced algorithms, DataGen generates high-variance datasets, allowing clients to simulate large-scale data according to their specific needs. This innovative approach enables organizations to effectively tackle real-world challenges in computer vision, enhancing the performance of their machine learning models.

Classiq

Series B in 2022
Developer of a quantum software platform designed for creating algorithm design. The company's platform offers design, optimization, analysis, and execution functionalities, enabling researchers and developers to build complex quantum algorithms faster and with less expertise.

Guardio

Series A in 2021
Guardio is a company that develops tools and products aimed at addressing modern web and cloud-based threats for both consumers and businesses. It offers a lightweight browser extension designed to enhance online security by removing malware and unwanted pop-ups, while also blocking phishing attempts, malicious websites, and various scams. By providing these protective features, Guardio enables users to browse the internet securely and safeguard their personal computers from potential threats.

Verbit

Series E in 2021
Verbit is a technology company that specializes in providing transcription and captioning solutions through a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Verbit offers a platform that utilizes automated speech recognition to convert both live and recorded audio into accurate transcripts and captions. Its services cater to various sectors, including education, media, legal, and financial services, allowing organizations to enhance the accessibility and usability of their audio and video content. The platform features an interactive editor, billing and analytics tools, and offers 24/7 support to ensure a seamless user experience. By making verbal data searchable and actionable, Verbit helps organizations maximize the value of their multimedia assets.

Zesty

Series A in 2021
Zesty Ltd. develops and offers real-time cloud management platform that optimizes companies’ cloud infrastructure. It provides Commitment Manager, an automatic management of reserved instances and savings plans; EBS Auto-scaler, an automatic right-sizing of EBS Volumes; Resource Cleaner, an automatic decommission of unused cloud resources; and Spot Instances. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Ramat Gan, Israel.

Deci

Series A in 2021
Deci is a technology company that specializes in developing a deep learning platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of artificial intelligence models. Founded in 2019 and based in Givatayim, Israel, Deci utilizes its proprietary AutoNAC (Automated Neural Architecture Construction) technology to optimize the architecture of deep learning models, thereby maximizing hardware utilization and improving inference performance. This platform enables data scientists and developers to transform their AI models into production-ready solutions that can operate across various environments, including cloud, edge, and mobile. By streamlining the AI lifecycle and addressing production-related bottlenecks, Deci empowers enterprises to create innovative AI solutions that tackle complex challenges effectively.

Quantum Machines

Series B in 2021
Quantum Machines is a start-up focused on creating advanced control and operation systems for quantum computers. Founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the company develops a combination of software, hardware, and electronics that integrates classical engineering techniques with the principles of quantum computing. Their innovative quantum controllers translate quantum algorithms into pulse sequences, facilitating the execution of complex quantum algorithms and experiments across various industries. By leveraging expertise in algorithm development, digital signal processing, RF microwave engineering, machine learning, and quantum physics, Quantum Machines aims to enhance the capabilities and accessibility of quantum computing technology.

Cynerio

Series B in 2021
Cynerio Israel Ltd is a cybersecurity company that focuses on protecting healthcare providers from cyber threats targeting patient data and connected medical devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Cynerio offers a platform that utilizes device behavior learning and medical workflow analysis to ensure comprehensive visibility into device activities on the network. This capability allows for the detection of anomalous behavior and the mitigation of associated risks, thereby enhancing the security of sensitive healthcare information and equipment.

ZenGo

Series A in 2021
Developer of a non-custodial digital currency wallet designed to make the global crypto economy more accessible. The company's digital wallets let people buy and sell cryptocurrencies and generate and manage private keys that reduce and fix the problems of security breaches and human error, enabling cryptocurrency traders and investors to manage their digital assets and investment portfolios in a convenient, secure, and hassle-free manner.

Nexar

Series C in 2020
Nexar Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv Yafo, Israel, specializes in developing a mobile application designed to enhance road safety and reduce the likelihood of collisions. The company's primary product, a dashcam application, utilizes artificial intelligence, machine vision, and sensor fusion to analyze driving conditions and detect potential hazards. It records video footage while driving and can identify incidents such as hard brakes or accidents, automatically creating incident reports that are uploaded to the cloud. This technology not only aids in documenting accidents for insurance claims but also provides real-time alerts and insights about surrounding vehicles, fostering a safer driving environment. By leveraging inter-vehicle networking, Nexar aims to transform every vehicle into a smart car, contributing to the establishment of a comprehensive safe driving network.

Anodot

Series C in 2020
Anodot Ltd. provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform focused on automated business analytics and anomaly detection. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel, with additional offices in London and Sydney, Anodot's platform employs advanced machine learning algorithms to analyze vast amounts of time series data in real time. By identifying outliers and correlating them across various parameters, the platform enables businesses to receive immediate alerts and insights, facilitating timely decision-making and minimizing operational costs. Anodot serves a diverse clientele across industries such as eCommerce, fintech, adtech, telecommunications, and gaming, and offers its solutions through a network of global resellers, including strategic collaborations with technology service providers.

Intuition Robotics

Series B in 2020
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, founded in 2015. It specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The company's innovations focus on creating robots that facilitate connections with family and friends, making technology both accessible and user-friendly. By utilizing proprietary algorithms, Intuition Robotics' digital companions proactively engage users, addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and health challenges. These solutions aim to promote an active lifestyle and help older adults maintain their independence while living at home.

Intezer

Series B in 2020
Intezer Labs Ltd, founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in cybersecurity solutions that leverage Genetic Malware Analysis technology to enhance threat detection and response for enterprises. The company's offerings include Intezer Analyze, which automates security operations and incident response through advanced malware analysis, and Intezer Protect, designed to safeguard cloud workloads from unauthorized and malicious code. Intezer's platform provides comprehensive capabilities for incident response automation, behavioral monitoring, and threat intelligence, allowing organizations to identify and respond to sophisticated cyber threats with greater accuracy and efficiency. By equipping security teams with detailed insights into the origins of software, Intezer enables more effective incident management and prioritization of alerts.

Rezilion

Seed Round in 2019
Rezilion, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in a cloud workload protection platform designed to secure cloud networks against cyber threats. Founded in 2018 and based in Be'er Sheva, Israel, the company focuses on making production environments self-healing and resilient by automating security operations. Rezilion's platform integrates seamlessly into existing DevOps and IT workflows, offering a range of services including dynamic whitelisting, application control, vulnerability management, exploit prevention, and access management. By enabling organizations to maintain healthy and desired services, Rezilion helps clients minimize the manpower needed for security while effectively safeguarding their environments from unsanctioned changes and network attacks.

DayTwo

Series B in 2019
DayTwo Ltd. is a precision medicine company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, that focuses on using gut microbiome analysis to provide personalized health solutions for metabolic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes gut microbiome sequencing to create tailored Food Prescriptions™ that help individuals manage their blood sugar levels, improve energy, and achieve weight loss. Their digital platform offers actionable dietary recommendations based on individual biometrics and lifestyle factors, ensuring that patients receive insights that are practical and easy to follow. DayTwo also employs a telehealth service, where Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and Registered Dietitians support patients through a smartphone application, allowing for progress tracking and communication. The effectiveness of DayTwo's approach is measured using clinical outcomes such as A1C levels and Time In Range, with the potential for full fee reimbursement for those who adhere to the protocol.

Healthy

Series C in 2019
Healthy.io Ltd manufactures and markets home urinalysis kit for diagnosis of diseases, urinary tract infections, and pregnancy complications. The company's products include a cup, a urinalysis dipstick, and a color measurement band. The company also develops an image recognition software Dip.io, which uses mobile phone cameras for clinical-grade urine analysis. The application guides the user through the testing process, read images of test strips, analyses results, and automatically sends the results to the patient's electronic medical record for clinical follow up. The company caters to the health care industry. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

DayTwo

Series B in 2019
DayTwo Ltd. is a precision medicine company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, that focuses on using gut microbiome analysis to provide personalized health solutions for metabolic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity. Founded in 2015, the company utilizes gut microbiome sequencing to create tailored Food Prescriptions™ that help individuals manage their blood sugar levels, improve energy, and achieve weight loss. Their digital platform offers actionable dietary recommendations based on individual biometrics and lifestyle factors, ensuring that patients receive insights that are practical and easy to follow. DayTwo also employs a telehealth service, where Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and Registered Dietitians support patients through a smartphone application, allowing for progress tracking and communication. The effectiveness of DayTwo's approach is measured using clinical outcomes such as A1C levels and Time In Range, with the potential for full fee reimbursement for those who adhere to the protocol.

Brodmann17

Series A in 2019
Brodmann17 Ltd is an Israeli company established in 2016, specializing in computer vision technology aimed at enhancing safety in mobility through vision-AI. The company's innovative architecture utilizes deep learning neural networks to perform tasks such as pedestrian and face detection in real-time. Brodmann17's software is designed to operate efficiently on small devices and commodity CPU environments, achieving high accuracy while requiring minimal computational power. This capability allows their technology to meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry, enabling improved automated driving systems. The company collaborates with various global original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers to address diverse automotive use cases, ultimately promoting accessible smart mobility solutions. Headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Brodmann17 is led by experienced technologists and researchers.

Healthy

Series B in 2019
Healthy.io Ltd manufactures and markets home urinalysis kit for diagnosis of diseases, urinary tract infections, and pregnancy complications. The company's products include a cup, a urinalysis dipstick, and a color measurement band. The company also develops an image recognition software Dip.io, which uses mobile phone cameras for clinical-grade urine analysis. The application guides the user through the testing process, read images of test strips, analyses results, and automatically sends the results to the patient's electronic medical record for clinical follow up. The company caters to the health care industry. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel.

StreamElements

Series A in 2019
StreamElements is a platform designed to support live content creators by offering tools for audience management, monetization, and community growth. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the platform provides features such as a stream dashboard, overlay manager, loyalty systems, chat analytics, and custom stream pages. These tools enable creators to enhance their live streaming capabilities, present ads, collect donations, and reward viewers with loyalty points. StreamElements currently supports over 40,000 Twitch channels and has recently expanded its services to YouTube, focusing on increasing production value, tracking performance, and facilitating revenue generation for content creators in the gaming and streaming community.

ZenGo

Seed Round in 2018
Developer of a non-custodial digital currency wallet designed to make the global crypto economy more accessible. The company's digital wallets let people buy and sell cryptocurrencies and generate and manage private keys that reduce and fix the problems of security breaches and human error, enabling cryptocurrency traders and investors to manage their digital assets and investment portfolios in a convenient, secure, and hassle-free manner.

Intuition Robotics

Venture Round in 2018
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, founded in 2015. It specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The company's innovations focus on creating robots that facilitate connections with family and friends, making technology both accessible and user-friendly. By utilizing proprietary algorithms, Intuition Robotics' digital companions proactively engage users, addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and health challenges. These solutions aim to promote an active lifestyle and help older adults maintain their independence while living at home.

Intezer

Series A in 2017
Intezer Labs Ltd, founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in cybersecurity solutions that leverage Genetic Malware Analysis technology to enhance threat detection and response for enterprises. The company's offerings include Intezer Analyze, which automates security operations and incident response through advanced malware analysis, and Intezer Protect, designed to safeguard cloud workloads from unauthorized and malicious code. Intezer's platform provides comprehensive capabilities for incident response automation, behavioral monitoring, and threat intelligence, allowing organizations to identify and respond to sophisticated cyber threats with greater accuracy and efficiency. By equipping security teams with detailed insights into the origins of software, Intezer enables more effective incident management and prioritization of alerts.

Intuition Robotics

Series A in 2017
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company based in Ramat Gan, Israel, founded in 2015. It specializes in designing and developing artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The company's innovations focus on creating robots that facilitate connections with family and friends, making technology both accessible and user-friendly. By utilizing proprietary algorithms, Intuition Robotics' digital companions proactively engage users, addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and health challenges. These solutions aim to promote an active lifestyle and help older adults maintain their independence while living at home.

Brodmann17

Seed Round in 2017
Brodmann17 Ltd is an Israeli company established in 2016, specializing in computer vision technology aimed at enhancing safety in mobility through vision-AI. The company's innovative architecture utilizes deep learning neural networks to perform tasks such as pedestrian and face detection in real-time. Brodmann17's software is designed to operate efficiently on small devices and commodity CPU environments, achieving high accuracy while requiring minimal computational power. This capability allows their technology to meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry, enabling improved automated driving systems. The company collaborates with various global original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers to address diverse automotive use cases, ultimately promoting accessible smart mobility solutions. Headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Brodmann17 is led by experienced technologists and researchers.

StreamElements

Seed Round in 2017
StreamElements is a platform designed to support live content creators by offering tools for audience management, monetization, and community growth. Founded in 2016 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, the platform provides features such as a stream dashboard, overlay manager, loyalty systems, chat analytics, and custom stream pages. These tools enable creators to enhance their live streaming capabilities, present ads, collect donations, and reward viewers with loyalty points. StreamElements currently supports over 40,000 Twitch channels and has recently expanded its services to YouTube, focusing on increasing production value, tracking performance, and facilitating revenue generation for content creators in the gaming and streaming community.

2Sens

Seed Round in 2017
2Sens is focused on developing real-time computer vision technology that delivers an immersive mixed-reality experience by seamlessly integrating 3D virtual content into the real world. This technology is designed to work with smartphones, allowing users to capture and experience mobile videos in 3D and 3D stereoscopic formats. By utilizing advanced video processing techniques, 2Sens aims to provide a comfortable and lifelike virtual reality experience that enhances how users interact with their environments.

Intezer

Seed Round in 2016
Intezer Labs Ltd, founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in cybersecurity solutions that leverage Genetic Malware Analysis technology to enhance threat detection and response for enterprises. The company's offerings include Intezer Analyze, which automates security operations and incident response through advanced malware analysis, and Intezer Protect, designed to safeguard cloud workloads from unauthorized and malicious code. Intezer's platform provides comprehensive capabilities for incident response automation, behavioral monitoring, and threat intelligence, allowing organizations to identify and respond to sophisticated cyber threats with greater accuracy and efficiency. By equipping security teams with detailed insights into the origins of software, Intezer enables more effective incident management and prioritization of alerts.

SafeDK

Series A in 2016
SafeDK Mobile LTD, based in Herzliya, Israel, provides a mobile SDK management platform designed for enterprises and mobile developers. The company focuses on enhancing the security, stability, and quality of service (QoS) of mobile applications by effectively monitoring and controlling third-party tools integrated within those apps. Its platform enables application publishers to gain comprehensive insights into the advertisements displayed in their applications, while also tracking the real-time behavior of mobile SDKs. This helps clients identify and address privacy, performance, and stability issues, allowing them to optimize the benefits and mitigate the risks associated with using third-party tools. As of July 2019, SafeDK operates as a subsidiary of AppLovin Corporation.

MobileSpaces

Series B in 2013
MobileSpaces is a provider of mobile security applications that assists enterprises in mobilizing their applications, managing data governance, and ensuring employee privacy. Founded in 2011 as CellSec by experienced professionals from McAfee and Check Point Software, the company is headquartered near Washington, DC, with additional offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel. MobileSpaces specializes in application virtualization technology, which enables the creation of a trusted workspace on employee-owned devices, thereby protecting mobile enterprise applications and sensitive data from loss and leakage. The company is backed by Accel Partners and Marker LLC.

MobileSpaces

Series A in 2012
MobileSpaces is a provider of mobile security applications that assists enterprises in mobilizing their applications, managing data governance, and ensuring employee privacy. Founded in 2011 as CellSec by experienced professionals from McAfee and Check Point Software, the company is headquartered near Washington, DC, with additional offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel. MobileSpaces specializes in application virtualization technology, which enables the creation of a trusted workspace on employee-owned devices, thereby protecting mobile enterprise applications and sensitive data from loss and leakage. The company is backed by Accel Partners and Marker LLC.
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