Samsung Fund

Samsung Catalyst Fund, established in 2013, is the corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics based in San Jose, California. The firm focuses on investing in the evolving data economy and strategically aligned innovations for Samsung's mobile, device solutions, and consumer electronics divisions. Its investment areas include Automotive, Robotics, Digital Health, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Infrastructure, and Device-Level Solutions. By leveraging Samsung's global brand, manufacturing capabilities, and extensive distribution network, the fund supports entrepreneurs with domain expertise and access to a robust recruiting network, as well as guidance from experienced Innovation Fellows.

Nicolas Autret

Investment Director

Shankar Chandran

Managing Director and SVP

Jonathan Charles

Investment Director

Ian Clow

Investment Director

Adry Elmilady

Investment Principal

David Goldschmidt

Vice President, Managing Director and Head of the Fund

Gil Rotenberg

Investment Principal

Amit Shofar

Investment Director

Past deals in Railways

Skylo

Venture Round in 2025
Skylo Technologies, Inc. is an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions company that specializes in providing real-time connectivity for machines, sensors, and devices through its satellite network. The firm manufactures satellite transceivers and IoT hubs that collect data from offline sensors and transmit it to the cloud, enabling users to manage these hubs remotely. Skylo's services are utilized across various sectors, including agriculture, railways, logistics, telematics, maritime, and utilities infrastructure, supporting applications such as disaster management and machinery performance tracking. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, India, and Tel Aviv, Israel, Skylo also functions as a global non-terrestrial network provider, offering a seamless connectivity solution that integrates satellite and terrestrial networks for smartphones and IoT devices. This approach allows for large-scale deployment of industrial sensors and provides reliable connectivity in regions lacking traditional cellular infrastructure.

Skylo

Series C in 2024
Skylo Technologies, Inc. is an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions company that specializes in providing real-time connectivity for machines, sensors, and devices through its satellite network. The firm manufactures satellite transceivers and IoT hubs that collect data from offline sensors and transmit it to the cloud, enabling users to manage these hubs remotely. Skylo's services are utilized across various sectors, including agriculture, railways, logistics, telematics, maritime, and utilities infrastructure, supporting applications such as disaster management and machinery performance tracking. Established in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, India, and Tel Aviv, Israel, Skylo also functions as a global non-terrestrial network provider, offering a seamless connectivity solution that integrates satellite and terrestrial networks for smartphones and IoT devices. This approach allows for large-scale deployment of industrial sensors and provides reliable connectivity in regions lacking traditional cellular infrastructure.
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