Samsung Venture Investment Corporation

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation is the corporate venture arm of Samsung Electronics, founded in 1999 and based in Seoul. It maintains a global presence with activity in innovation hubs such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing, and it backs emerging technology startups across Europe, Asia, and North America. The firm sources and invests in technology companies at multiple stages, from early-stage to pre-IPO, focusing on areas including semiconductors, materials, mobile services, internet, software, security, and enterprise solutions, as well as bioengineering and medical tech. Its investment approach targets companies developing AI, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, cybersecurity, 5G, next generation displays, battery technology, digital health, and insurtech, among others, to support shaping future technologies.

Robert Ashcraft

Investment Director

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

Russ Chaney

Principal

Myungseok Choi

Investment Director

Jay Chong

Vice President

Past deals in 3D Printing

Wooptix

Series C in 2025
Founded in Madrid, Spain in 2014, Wooptix develops innovative imaging technologies. The company specializes in creating three-dimensional modulation of images for enhanced volumetric photography and videography, enabling advanced image post-processing.

MobilTech

Series B in 2023
MobilTech is an AI-based 3D GIS startup company that supplies 3D spatial information, hardware, and software solutions for smart cities.

N.Light

Series A in 2023
N.Light is a Metaverse 3D design software that allows individuals to effortlessly turn their ideas into reality.

DoubleMe

Series A in 2022
DoubleMe, Inc. is a pioneering company specializing in 3D capture systems that bridge the gap between physical and virtual worlds. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it has expanded operations to Sunnyvale, London, and Seoul. The company offers innovative products such as HoloPortal, which converts 2D videos into real-time 3D models for applications in gaming, animation, virtual reality, augmented reality, and 3D printing. Additionally, DoubleMe's Voxelo allows users to experience 3D video content of real scenes. Its technology captures the movement of subjects, including humans and animals, and generates animated 3D models, while also accommodating still subjects like furniture. With a commitment to democratizing 3D technology, DoubleMe partners with multiple telecommunications companies globally and has received significant funding to enhance its offerings.

Mantis Vision

Series C in 2014
Mantis Vision Ltd. is a technology company specializing in 3D content creation tools and solutions. Founded in 2005 and based in Petach Tikva, Israel, the company focuses on developing advanced 3D capturing technologies, including its handheld MVC-F5 camera, which is designed for field use. Mantis Vision's proprietary MV4D technology enables the accurate capture of 3D data in dynamic scenes, facilitating user-generated content creation across various applications. The company's products serve a diverse range of markets, including security, architecture, engineering, construction, research, and consumer electronics. Mantis Vision also maintains strategic partnerships, such as with Digital Nation Entertainment, to enhance its offerings. By providing innovative software and hardware solutions, Mantis Vision aims to integrate 3D technology into mobile devices and business environments, allowing for the creation of dynamic volumetric content for virtual reality and robotic vision applications.
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