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 Semiconductor

DreamBig Semiconductor

Series B in 2024
DreamBig is developing a cutting-edge chiplet platform that drives the next wave of affordable, scalable, and modular semiconductor solutions for the AI era and beyond. DreamBig is renowned for providing the most advanced Chiplet Hub, facilitating the scaling of processor, accelerator, and networking chiplets. The company's specialties include applications in Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, Data Centers, Edge computing, and Automotive sectors.

Celestial AI

Series C in 2024
Celestial AI is a machine learning accelerator company focused on developing an advanced optical interconnect technology platform for data centers and AI applications. By leveraging photonics, mixed-signal ASICs, and innovative packaging techniques, the company aims to enhance computing performance sustainably. Its proprietary Photonic FabricTM serves as the core technology for creating optically scalable and disaggregated data center computing and memory systems. This technology is designed to enable significant advancements in artificial intelligence, allowing clients to provide superior AI acceleration hardware and software solutions.

Eliyan

Series B in 2024
Eliyan's team has created enterprise and server class semiconductors. The company consists of a team of PHY designers and chip architects who have produced generations of semiconductor products and have a profound understanding of systems. Eliyan's Interconnect technology, developed using ordinary organic chip packaging, gives the same performance as advanced packaging technology, allowing The Ultimate Chiplet Systems to be realized at a fraction of the total cost of ownership. You get more cores, computing performance, test coverage, and yield without the drawbacks of sophisticated packaging.

Commsignia

Series B in 2023
Commsignia is a company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of cooperative intelligent transportation systems aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Commsignia's offerings include a comprehensive V2X Communication Software Stack, a security stack implementation, Hybrid V2X/ADAS Safety Applications, a V2X Simulator, On-Board Units (OBU), and Roadside Units (RSU). The company's technology facilitates communication between vehicles and infrastructure, providing critical insights that support logistics and road safety initiatives. Through its innovative solutions, Commsignia enables vehicles to communicate effectively, contributing to safer driving conditions and improved traffic management.

Celestial AI

Series B in 2023
Celestial AI is a machine learning accelerator company focused on developing an advanced optical interconnect technology platform for data centers and AI applications. By leveraging photonics, mixed-signal ASICs, and innovative packaging techniques, the company aims to enhance computing performance sustainably. Its proprietary Photonic FabricTM serves as the core technology for creating optically scalable and disaggregated data center computing and memory systems. This technology is designed to enable significant advancements in artificial intelligence, allowing clients to provide superior AI acceleration hardware and software solutions.

Avicena Tech

Series A in 2022
Avicena Tech manufactures ultra-dense, ultra-low power petabit per second optical chip interconnects. It has been known for decades that optical interconnects have the potential to provide significant benefits even at lengths down to 1 millimeter and below. Silicon photonics, plasmonics, and other high-volume commercial technologies have reached a tipping point where they can be used to address critical chip-to-chip interconnect needs. Avicena’s ultra-dense, low-latency, low-cost, low-power optical interconnects revolutionize inter-chip communications and vastly improve the performance of systems that are hampered by legacy chip-to-chip interconnects.

Empower Semiconductor

Series C in 2021
Empower Semiconductor focuses on creating high-efficiency integrated voltage regulators for system on chips (SoCs). The company has developed a patented power management architecture that eliminates the need for external components, significantly enhancing the cost, size, and energy efficiency of voltage regulators. Their innovative solutions cater to a wide range of applications, from low-power mobile devices to high-powered servers and communication systems. By redefining traditional power management approaches, Empower Semiconductor enables businesses to achieve greater performance and efficiency in their products.

Commsignia

Series A in 2019
Commsignia is a company focused on the research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of cooperative intelligent transportation systems aimed at enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Commsignia's offerings include a comprehensive V2X Communication Software Stack, a security stack implementation, Hybrid V2X/ADAS Safety Applications, a V2X Simulator, On-Board Units (OBU), and Roadside Units (RSU). The company's technology facilitates communication between vehicles and infrastructure, providing critical insights that support logistics and road safety initiatives. Through its innovative solutions, Commsignia enables vehicles to communicate effectively, contributing to safer driving conditions and improved traffic management.

Habana

Series B in 2018
Habana Labs Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence processors designed for training deep neural networks and deploying inference in production environments. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Gdansk, Poland, and Beijing, China, the company aims to enhance data center and cloud efficiency by providing significant improvements in processing performance, cost, and power consumption. Its AI processors are optimized for seamless integration into popular frameworks, enabling developers to achieve better performance and reduced energy usage in their applications. Habana Labs operates as a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

Innoviz Technologies

Series B in 2017
Innoviz Technologies Ltd. specializes in designing and manufacturing solid-state LiDAR sensors and perception software that facilitate the mass production of autonomous vehicles. The company offers InnovizPro, a solid-state LiDAR known for its exceptional performance and value, and InnovizOne, an automotive-grade LiDAR sensor that delivers advanced 3D sensing capabilities for various levels of autonomous driving (Levels 3 to 5). Innoviz's products also include solutions for object identification and tracking, sensor fusion, as well as mapping and localization. The company partners with a range of notable investors and strategic allies, enhancing its position in the industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Rosh HaAyin, Israel, Innoviz Technologies aims to provide comprehensive solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier-1 suppliers involved in the development of autonomous vehicles, serving markets that include passenger cars, robotaxis, shuttles, delivery vehicles, and logistics.

Keyssa

Series C in 2017
Keyssa specializes in developing and manufacturing contactless solid-state devices and connectors, offering innovative solutions for various applications, including mobile phones, displays, automotive systems, robotic surgery, factory automation, and data centers. The company has created Kiss Connectivity, a compact solid-state system that enables simple, secure, and instantaneous data transfer between devices in close proximity. This technology eliminates the need for metal connectors, cables, and reliance on wireless networks, addressing the challenges faced by traditional connection methods. Keyssa's unique connectors utilize extremely high frequency (EHF) signals for secure information transmission, leveraging advancements in mechanical design, electromagnetics, materials science, and semiconductor technologies. As a result, product designers can create new classes of devices without the constraints of conventional wired or wireless connectivity.

Valens Semiconductor

Series D in 2017
Valens Semiconductor Ltd. specializes in manufacturing semiconductor products for the transmission of uncompressed high-definition multimedia content. The company offers HDBaseT technology, which facilitates plug-and-play digital connectivity between high-definition video sources and remote displays. Its 5Play solution integrates the transmission of uncompressed HD video, audio, Ethernet, power, and control signals through a single cable, catering to various applications, including home networking, video cameras, and hospitality. Additionally, Valens provides chipset solutions for diverse settings such as education, digital signage, and industrial applications. The company serves a wide range of clients, including manufacturers of consumer electronics and personal computers, audio/video connectivity suppliers, systems integrators, and retailers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, Valens Semiconductor also maintains offices in the United States, Japan, and Hong Kong, and is recognized as an innovative supplier in the automotive sector, offering in-vehicle connectivity solutions.

Autotalks

Series D in 2017
Autotalks, Ltd. is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication technologies for both manned and autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Kfar Netter, Israel, the company develops automotive-grade chipsets, including the CRATON vehicular communication processor and the PLUTON V2X RF transceiver. Autotalks also offers the PANGAEA4 V2X communication module, which enhances vehicle safety and mobility through secure data exchange. The company works closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers globally, enabling vehicles to communicate with one another and with roadside infrastructure. Autotalks is notable for providing a comprehensive V2X solution compatible with various technologies while meeting rigorous automotive safety and security standards. With a presence in multiple countries, including North America, Germany, France, Japan, Korea, and China, Autotalks is poised to play a significant role in advancing connectivity and autonomous driving initiatives worldwide.
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