Samsung NEXT is an innovation group within Samsung Electronics that focuses on identifying and pursuing new growth opportunities. Through Samsung NEXT Ventures, it acts as the company’s venture capital arm, investing in early-stage startups and technologies with potential to redefine multiple industries. The group targets areas including artificial intelligence, fintech, blockchain, health technology, infrastructure, media technology, software, and related fields such as robotics and drones. By combining internal startup acceleration with external investments, Samsung NEXT aims to accelerate technology adoption and create scalable platforms that complement Samsung’s hardware and software ecosystems.
Managing Director | Vice President | Head of Investments
Joan Kim
Investor
Emily Koster
Director of Communications
Amy Lee
Investor
Raymond Liao
Managing Director
Jonathan Machado
Investor
Yonatan Machado
Senior Investment Director
Eyal Miller
Vice President
Nick Nigam
Principal, Seed to Series B Venture Capital Investments
Caroline Rehfuss
Investor
John Rodkin
Managing Director
Past deals in Venezuela
Yummy
Seed Round in 2021
Yummy Inc. is a food delivery application company founded in 2020 by Vicente Zavarce, with its headquarters located in San Francisco, California, and an additional office in Caracas, Venezuela. The Yummy app operates across Latin America, allowing users to order and pay for meals through both mobile and web platforms. It offers various payment options, including foreign credit cards and cash, making it convenient for users to enjoy their food at their preferred locations.
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