Samsung NEXT is an innovation group within Samsung Electronics that focuses on identifying and pursuing new growth opportunities. Through Samsung NEXT Ventures, it acts as the company’s venture capital arm, investing in early-stage startups and technologies with potential to redefine multiple industries. The group targets areas including artificial intelligence, fintech, blockchain, health technology, infrastructure, media technology, software, and related fields such as robotics and drones. By combining internal startup acceleration with external investments, Samsung NEXT aims to accelerate technology adoption and create scalable platforms that complement Samsung’s hardware and software ecosystems.
Managing Director | Vice President | Head of Investments
Emily Koster
Director of Communications
Chris Kurdziel
Principal
Amy Lee
Investor
David Lee
Investor
Raymond Liao
Vice President | Ventures Managing Director
Jonathan Machado
Investor
Yonatan Machado
Senior Investment Director
Eyal Miller
Vice President
Nick Nigam
Principal, Seed to Series B Venture Capital Investments
Caroline Rehfuss
Investor
John Rodkin
Managing Director
Ajay Singh
Director
Past deals in Assisted Living
Bold
Series A in 2023
Bold is an at-home digital fitness program designed to help older adults live their strongest, happiest, and healthiest lives. As a member, you’ll enjoy instant access to expert trainers, scientific assessments, and personalized workout plans to help you improve your strength, flexibility, and balance — so you can chase the life you want, at any age.
Intuition Robotics
Venture Round in 2023
Founded in 2015, Intuition Robotics designs AI-driven robots focused on enhancing the lives of older adults. Their robots utilize artificial intelligence to facilitate seamless connections with loved ones, promote active lifestyles, and provide intuitive technology for daily care.
Assured Allies
Series B in 2023
Assured Allies is a company focused on addressing the financial challenges that families face due to aging. It has developed a longevity assurance platform in collaboration with leaders in the long-term care industry and insurance companies. This platform utilizes predictive algorithms and preventive medical interventions to offer a comprehensive solution that includes psychosocial assessments and personalized aging plans. By recommending appropriate support services and providing ongoing assistance, Assured Allies enables insurance companies to better support their policyholders as they navigate the complexities of aging.
Intuition Robotics
Series B in 2020
Founded in 2015, Intuition Robotics designs AI-driven robots focused on enhancing the lives of older adults. Their robots utilize artificial intelligence to facilitate seamless connections with loved ones, promote active lifestyles, and provide intuitive technology for daily care.
Intuition Robotics
Venture Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, Intuition Robotics designs AI-driven robots focused on enhancing the lives of older adults. Their robots utilize artificial intelligence to facilitate seamless connections with loved ones, promote active lifestyles, and provide intuitive technology for daily care.
Intuition Robotics
Series A in 2017
Founded in 2015, Intuition Robotics designs AI-driven robots focused on enhancing the lives of older adults. Their robots utilize artificial intelligence to facilitate seamless connections with loved ones, promote active lifestyles, and provide intuitive technology for daily care.
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