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

Ju Won Cha

Managing Partner

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

Russ Chaney

Principal

Myungseok Choi

Investment Director

Past deals in Biofuel

Liquid Wind

Series C in 2024
Liquid Wind AB, founded in 2017 and based in Gothenburg, Sweden, is a company focused on producing carbon-neutral fuel from carbon dioxide and wind energy. It specializes in developing technology that captures carbon dioxide and combines it with hydrogen and water to generate renewable electricity, ultimately producing green methanol. This alternative fuel aims to serve as a sustainable substitute for fossil fuels, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Liquid Wind's mission is to contribute to a substantial reduction of global emissions, targeting a decrease of 50 million tonnes annually, which is equivalent to Sweden's total emissions. The company's innovative approach positions it as a key player in the alternative fuel sector.

Starfire Energy

Series B in 2022
Starfire Energy is a company focused on developing and deploying sustainable energy technologies, specializing in the production of carbon-free ammonia. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Aurora, Colorado, Starfire Energy has created modular systems that synthesize ammonia from renewable energy sources, specifically wind and solar power. These modular plants are built in shipping containers that are pre-wired and pre-plumbed, facilitating easy on-site installation. The ammonia produced is not only used as a fertilizer and refrigerant but also serves as an energy-dense liquid fuel. By utilizing renewable energy, air, and water as inputs, Starfire Energy aims to meet the growing demands for energy storage and transportation while contributing to carbon-free industrial processes.
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