Samsung Ventures

Samsung Ventures, established in 1999, is a corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm invests globally in emerging technology companies, with a focus on semiconductors, mobile services, internet, software, security, enterprise solutions, bioengineering, and medical sectors. Its investment portfolio spans early-stage startups to pre-IPO companies, with an annual investment budget of $250 million and over $1.8 billion under management. Samsung Ventures operates from key innovation hubs worldwide, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing, to identify and support pioneering startups in areas such as AI, robotics, augmented/virtual reality, and digital health.

Liam Ahn

Principal

Robert Ashcraft

Investment Director

Ju Won Cha

Managing Partner

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

Myungseok Choi

Investment Director

Jeongheon Gwak

Investment Director

Uiseok Hwang

Investment Director

TaeWoo Jeon

Investment Director

Minjoo Kim

Investment Director

Junyeong Kim

Investment Director

Jongwook Kim

Investment Director

Han Seong Kim

Investment Director

Jihong Kim

Managing Director, Samsung Ventures America

Donghyun Kim

Investment Director

KyungNam Ko

Investment Director

Eunji Ko

Investment Director

JaeHo Koh

Investment Director

Helena Lee

Investment Director

Hyemin Lee

Senior Investment Manager

SunMin Lee

Investment Director

Stan Lee

Investment Director

Jaemin Lee

Investment Director

Claire Leurent

Managing Director

Sooyoun Lim

Investment Director

Michael Pachos

Managing Director and Head of Samsung Ventures America, East Coast

Jinho Park

Investment Director

Wookyoung Park

Investment Director

Junho Yang

Investment Director

Chanwoo Yang

Investment Director

Il Seok Yoon

Chief Investment Officer

Jisu Yoon

Investment Director

Sung Eun Sarah Kim

Investment Director

Past deals in Computer Vision

Wooptix

Series C in 2025
Wooptix S.L., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializes in advanced imaging technologies. The company develops light field and wavefront phase imaging software that captures comprehensive information about light, utilizing the full resolution of sensors. This innovative platform allows for three-dimensional modulation of images across various camera setups, producing volumetric images and videos with enhanced data points and high frame rates. By focusing on improving human interaction with the environment, Wooptix aims to redefine the way users perceive and engage with their surroundings, offering new possibilities for image quality and post-processing capabilities.

Subtle Medical

Series B in 2024
Subtle Medical, Inc. is a healthcare technology company based in Menlo Park, California, that specializes in developing AI-powered medical imaging software for clinical imaging centers and hospitals. Founded in 2017, the company offers products such as SubtleMR and SubtlePET, both of which are FDA cleared and CE marked. These technologies enhance image quality in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET) exams by reducing noise and increasing sharpness, ultimately improving workflow efficiency while ensuring patient safety. Subtle Medical also features SubtleGAD, a technology recognized by the Radiological Society of North America, which aims to make imaging exams safer. The company employs a vendor-agnostic AI infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with existing scanners, allowing imaging providers to serve more patients effectively by enhancing image acquisition without disrupting their current workflow. Through its innovations, Subtle Medical seeks to improve the quality, value, and accessibility of medical imaging while significantly lowering costs and radiation exposure.

May-I

Series A in 2023
May-I is a technology startup focused on creating advanced human tracking solutions utilizing machine learning techniques. The company has developed an online platform that leverages image analysis artificial intelligence, specifically designed to analyze CCTV footage from existing retail environments without the need for additional hardware. This video analysis AI enables retailers to gain insights into store visitors and effectively manage product inventory. By offering video-based offline visitor analysis services, May-I empowers clients to enhance their operational efficiency and improve customer engagement through data-driven decision-making.

d-Matrix

Series B in 2023
D-Matrix is a technology company focused on developing a computing platform aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence inferencing workloads in data centers. The company is dedicated to creating an innovative, brain-inspired AI compute engine that addresses a wide range of inferencing tasks within the growing cloud and edge infrastructure markets. By employing an in-memory computing approach, D-Matrix seeks to improve the efficiency of memory-compute integration through advanced mixed-signal and digital signal processing techniques. This platform is particularly designed to support generative artificial intelligence applications and large language models, thereby providing clients with enhanced computational capabilities.

Phantom AI

Series C in 2023
Phantom AI, Inc. specializes in developing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and artificial intelligence solutions for autonomous vehicles. Based in Burlingame, California, the company offers a suite of products, including PhantomVision, a deep learning-based computer vision solution that complies with Euro NCAP standards, enabling the detection of vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic signals. Additionally, Phantom AI provides PhantomFusion, which integrates data from various sensors such as cameras, radar, and LiDAR to create a comprehensive environmental model. Their PhantomDrive solution focuses on ensuring safe vehicle movement by predicting the behavior of detected objects. By delivering a modular, software-based platform, Phantom AI allows original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers to customize their integration of these technologies, aiming to reduce accidents, enhance driving experiences, and advance the development of self-driving technology.

ANGELSWING

Venture Round in 2022
ANGELSWING, powered by AI and computer vision, provides a drone data platform for construction and city management.

NeuReality

Series A in 2022
NeuReality is a semiconductor start-up focused on creating AI-as-a-service infrastructure to meet the demands of AI deployment across cloud, edge, and fog systems. The company specializes in purpose-built AI-centric architecture, offering a server-on-chip solution that reconfigures inference technologies like computer vision, natural language processing, and recommendation engines. This innovative approach simplifies the implementation of these technologies for companies that may lack extensive technical expertise. By replacing traditional CPU-centric models with its advanced architecture, NeuReality enables clients to reduce both costs and energy consumption, making AI more accessible and efficient for a broader range of users.

SLAMcore

Series A in 2022
SLAMcore Limited specializes in developing simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions tailored for various applications, including robotics, augmented reality, and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016 and based in London, the company has created advanced SLAM software that enables robots and devices equipped with outward-facing sensors to understand and navigate unfamiliar environments. Their technology includes Visual SLAM, sensor fusion, and Event Camera SLAM, which collectively enhance real-time spatial understanding. By fusing data from multiple sensors, SLAMcore's platform utilizes computer vision and machine learning to improve the efficiency and accuracy of robotic systems. The company offers a software development kit (SDK) that facilitates rapid prototyping for commercial products, allowing for customization on standard computing platforms. Through partnerships with original equipment manufacturers, SLAMcore aims to integrate its core technology into everyday products, making spatial intelligence more accessible and practical in various industries.

TriEye

Series B in 2021
TriEye Ltd. is a Tel Aviv-based company specializing in Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing technology for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2017, TriEye has developed the first CMOS-based SWIR imaging systems, enabling high-definition imaging and precise 3D sensing in various weather and lighting conditions, including darkness, rain, fog, and dust. Their innovative technology addresses the challenges of low visibility, providing reliable image data that enhances safety and reduces the risk of accidents. TriEye's solutions are designed to be cost-effective, significantly lowering costs compared to existing industry alternatives, while improving the visual capabilities necessary for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles.

HomeCourt

Series B in 2021
NEX Team is a mobile artificial intelligence company started by a team of second-time entrepreneurs and former Apple, Google, and Facebook engineers and employees. They combine cutting edge mobile, AI, and computer vision technologies with deep community engagement experiences to create utility and joy for athletes and sports communities worldwide. HomeCourt is the first application built with NEX Team’s core technologies. Using only an iPhone camera, HomeCourt can count, track, and chart basketball shots in real-time while providing instant video review and deep statistical analysis. HomeCourt is used by players in 100 countries around the world and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and in Sports Illustrated. It is free to download on the App Store. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, with another office in Hong Kong, the company has raised $4 million in seed funding. Investors include Mark Cuban, Steve Nash, Jeremy Lin, Sam Hinkie, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Ventures, and Mandra Capital.

Deeping Source

Series A in 2020
Deeping Source Inc is a technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in data anonymization. Its core technology effectively removes personally identifiable information (PII) from images and videos while maintaining the data's usability for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The company holds global patents in this area and has developed two primary AI products. The first is an AI video analytics solution that leverages anonymized CCTV footage to provide insights into visitor behavior in retail environments and exhibition centers. The second product supports autonomous driving AI by enabling the collection of vast amounts of real-world image and video data without breaching privacy regulations. By utilizing its anonymization technology, Deeping Source allows companies to gather and utilize sensitive data securely, facilitating compliance with privacy laws such as GDPR while enhancing data-driven decision-making.

DeepMotion

Venture Round in 2019
DeepMotion is a technology company focused on creating a motion intelligence platform that brings 2D and 3D digital characters to life through advanced motion technology. Founded in December 2014 in Redwood City, the company specializes in bridging physical and digital motion for virtual characters and machines. By leveraging physics simulation, computer vision, and machine learning, DeepMotion enables the reconstruction of realistic motion based on real-world examples. This capability facilitates the development of lifelike behaviors in digital actors, enhancing applications in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), gaming, film, and robotics. The team consists of experienced professionals from renowned organizations such as Blizzard, Pixar, Disney, and Microsoft, dedicated to expanding creative possibilities and improving interactive content through real-time procedural animation.

Loom.ai

Seed Round in 2018
Loom.ai, based in San Francisco and a Y Combinator alumni, specializes in creating personalized, 3D avatars that enhance virtual communication. The company has developed a platform that utilizes deep learning and computer vision to transform a single photograph into a highly detailed, animatable 3D avatar that captures the unique features of an individual. These avatars can express emotions in real-time and are applicable across a variety of sectors, including mobile messaging, entertainment, augmented and virtual reality, e-commerce, and video conferencing. Loom.ai's innovative approach to virtual identity aims to redefine how people interact in digital spaces. The company has garnered funding from various investors, including DHVC, Dentsu Ventures, and GREE VR Capital.

Raytec

Seed Round in 2018
Raytec develops and manufactures hyperspectral complex inspection, egg quality inspection, and vision inspection systems.

PerceptIn

Series A in 2017
PerceptIn, Inc. is a visual intelligence company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in providing perception, insight, and intelligence solutions through a combination of hardware and software. Its offerings include the PerceptIn Robotics Vision System, which features a visual inertial module designed for real-time tracking and mapping with centimeter-level accuracy. PerceptIn's technology is applicable across various sectors, catering to customers such as robot manufacturers, VR/AR device creators, content developers, and gaming companies. The company is notable for its focus on integrating advanced visual intelligence capabilities into a wide range of devices, from IoT-grade robots to autonomous vehicles. With approximately 30 employees and offices in both California and Shenzhen, China, PerceptIn has secured significant funding to support its growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of robotics and visual intelligence.

Sualab

Series B in 2017
Sualab focuses on developing artificial intelligence-based solutions aimed at enhancing industrial efficiency through automation. The company specializes in a smart factory system that employs AI-driven image analysis technology to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans. By providing unmanned automatic inspection and process optimization, Sualab's systems are tailored for industries such as textiles, leather, and steel. This innovation allows businesses to monitor and control key variables, ensuring optimal process conditions and increasing productivity while minimizing human intervention. Through its research and development, Sualab aims to leverage technology to improve operational value and efficiency.

Imagry

Venture Round in 2017
Imagry LLC specializes in developing a mapless autonomous driving platform that leverages real-time software to navigate and understand road environments without relying on GPS or cloud connections. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with an additional office in Israel, Imagry utilizes its proprietary Aleph Star algorithm to enhance perception accuracy through physics-based planning. The company's innovative technology mimics human driving capabilities, enabling vehicles to adapt to dynamic environments. Since 2019, Imagry has successfully operated passenger vehicles autonomously on public roads in various countries, including the U.S., Germany, Israel, and Japan, and it can accommodate both left- and right-hand driving systems. The company also partners with bus manufacturers to offer fully integrated autonomous buses for urban routes, having launched several projects in Israel and expanding to Europe and Japan. Imagry has received recognition for its advancements in autonomous vehicle technology, including being named an "Autonomous Transport System Vendor" by Transdev and receiving awards from Frost & Sullivan for its leadership and customer value in AV solutions.

Corephotonics

Series D in 2017
Corephotonics Ltd. specializes in developing dual camera technologies for mobile devices, aiming to enhance mobile photography. Founded in 2012 and based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the company offers a range of innovative products, including the Hummingbird camera, which features continuous optical zoom and advanced video capabilities, and the Falcon camera with enhanced autofocus for quicker focus adjustments. Additionally, the Hawkeye camera incorporates optical image stabilization to improve indoor photography by reducing motion blur. Corephotonics also provides dual aperture cameras for improved low-light performance and digital bokeh effects, along with software solutions that enhance low-light and optical zoom capabilities. By collaborating closely with manufacturers from early design stages, Corephotonics ensures its technologies meet specific imaging requirements, facilitating seamless integration into mass production. The company is recognized as a leader in the dual camera market, focusing on delivering high-quality imaging solutions in compact formats.

Exnodes

Seed Round in 2016
Exnodes Inc. designs and develops advanced computational imaging and machine learning technologies aimed at detecting, identifying, and analyzing nanoscale defects in semiconductor fabrication. Founded in 2014 and based in Fremont, California, the company specializes in modern sensors, optics, and high-speed digital processing. Its innovative approach utilizes computational parallel inspection (CPI) to achieve an 8.9 nanometer sensitivity breakthrough with visible light, allowing for efficient unpatterned wafer inspection without the limitations of traditional methods. This technology enables the rapid detection of defects at a rate of 120 wafers per hour, significantly improving fabrication yields while conserving resources. Exnodes collaborates with leading semiconductor companies and innovators to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of nanoscale defect detection in the industry.

Quanergy Systems

Series B in 2016
Quanergy Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development and marketing of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart perception software solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers both mechanical and solid-state LiDAR sensors designed for applications in mapping, security, smart cities, industrial automation, and transportation. Its innovative Flow Management Platform utilizes AI-driven technology for real-time analysis, enabling functionalities such as people counting, object detection, classification, and tracking. With nearly 400 customers and over 50 partners worldwide, Quanergy aims to enhance safety and efficiency through automation in various sectors, including physical security and smart spaces.

CARVI

Series A in 2016
CarVi, Inc. is a company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a contextual data platform designed to analyze driving behavior and habits. Founded in 2014, CarVi offers a unique combination of vision-based ADAS technology and a data platform that focuses on driver behaviors and 3D road data. The company's solutions aim to enhance safe driving by reducing accident risks while also monitoring various driving-related factors, including smoke detection, drunk driving detection, parking violations, and keyless entry systems. CarVi has established itself as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive sector and is now concentrating on telematics, a rapidly growing market projected to reach $100 billion by 2025. The data collected by CarVi, encompassing camera-based driving insights and environmental conditions, is integral to developing advanced features for self-driving vehicles.

CARVI

Venture Round in 2016
CARVI specializes in mobility Insurtech by providing innovative solutions aimed at enhancing driving safety. The company has developed a driving assistance device and platform that tracks critical driving behaviors, including lane changes and collision risks. Utilizing advanced analytics and big data, CARVI quantifies these driving aspects to convert standard vehicles into smart vehicles. This approach not only aids drivers in improving their driving habits but also aims to reduce the likelihood of accidents by providing insights into future accident probabilities. Through its technology, CARVI seeks to promote safer driving practices and contribute to overall road safety.

Quanergy Systems

Series A in 2014
Quanergy Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development and marketing of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart perception software solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers both mechanical and solid-state LiDAR sensors designed for applications in mapping, security, smart cities, industrial automation, and transportation. Its innovative Flow Management Platform utilizes AI-driven technology for real-time analysis, enabling functionalities such as people counting, object detection, classification, and tracking. With nearly 400 customers and over 50 partners worldwide, Quanergy aims to enhance safety and efficiency through automation in various sectors, including physical security and smart spaces.

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.

Replay Technologies

Venture Round in 2014
Replay Technologies Inc. specializes in three-dimensional reconstruction technology for broadcasting events, including sports, news, and film. The company is known for its Free Dimensional Video (FreeD) technology, which enables the creation of dynamic viewing angles using high-speed camera sensors. Its product offerings include the SOLO freeD System, designed to allow users to hover around the action and capture views from any angle within a 180-degree coverage area, and the ARENA freeD System, which features 4K high-resolution capture capabilities for 360-degree coverage. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Newark, California, Replay Technologies operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Quanergy Systems

Seed Round in 2014
Quanergy Systems, Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in the development and marketing of light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors and smart perception software solutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers both mechanical and solid-state LiDAR sensors designed for applications in mapping, security, smart cities, industrial automation, and transportation. Its innovative Flow Management Platform utilizes AI-driven technology for real-time analysis, enabling functionalities such as people counting, object detection, classification, and tracking. With nearly 400 customers and over 50 partners worldwide, Quanergy aims to enhance safety and efficiency through automation in various sectors, including physical security and smart spaces.

Enswers

Series C in 2014
Enswers is a South Korean company specializing in automatic content recognition (ACR) technology, which analyzes sound, image, and video content. Its technology is utilized across various applications, including second screen services, interactive television systems, broadcast monitoring, subtitle casting, audience measurement, and copyright filtering. Originally focused on automatic speech recognition, Enswers has expanded its expertise to encompass video and image recognition. The company collaborates with consumer electronics manufacturers, notably providing technology for smart TVs and mobile devices. Additionally, Enswers develops second screen applications for major broadcasting networks and advertising agencies worldwide, enabling enhanced viewer engagement and interactive advertising opportunities.
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