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 Broadband
Roam
Venture Round in 2024
Roam offers roaming and advanced network security to users through a global wifi network.
FreedomFi
Series A in 2022
FreedomFi is a company that specializes in building cost-efficient private LTE and 5G networks using commodity hardware and open-source software. It offers a radio-agnostic network core that integrates with various small cell technologies, allowing clients to deploy fixed wireless access, enterprise cellular, or mobile broadband solutions. FreedomFi provides a comprehensive software-as-a-service portal for managing network operations, including radio frequency planning and procurement, along with pre-programmed SIM cards and access to CBRS shared spectrum. This enables customers to effectively manage their private cellular networks while leveraging open standards to ensure flexibility and scalability.
AST SpaceMobile
Series B in 2020
AST SpaceMobile develops and manufactures satellites for a global broadband cellular network in space. This network directly connects with standard, unmodified mobile devices, aiming to eliminate connectivity gaps and bring broadband to the billions currently unconnected.
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