Samsung NEXT Ventures

Samsung NEXT Ventures, established in 2013, is a venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics, headquartered in Mountain View, California. It focuses on investing in early-stage companies within the artificial intelligence, fintech, blockchain, health technology, infrastructure, and media technology sectors. The firm typically invests a minimum of USD 1 million, supporting innovative startups that align with Samsung's strategic growth opportunities.

Royi Benyossef

Investment Director

Sam Campbell

Investor

Carlos Castellanos

Investor

Andy Duong

Investment Director

Lizzy Goldman

Investor

Joan Kim

Investor

Emily Koster

Director of Communications

Amy Lee

Investor

Raymond Liao

Vice President | Ventures Managing Director

Jonathan Machado

Managing Director, Investment

Yonatan Machado

Senior Investment Director

Eyal Miller

Managing Director, General Manager, Israel

Nick Nigam

Principal, Seed to Series B Venture Capital Investments

Caroline Rehfuss

Investor

Past deals in Western Asia

TailorMed

Series B in 2024
TailorMed Medical Ltd., established in 2017 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in health IT solutions. The company develops and provides financial navigation technology and systems, designed to streamline and automate financial processes for both patients and healthcare providers. Their offerings include TailorMed Financial Navigation, a platform to manage and automate financial processes; TailorMed Financial Insights, an analytics and reporting dashboard to track and measure key performance indicators; and TailorMed Pharmacy, a platform to simplify drug ordering, tracking, and billing based on patient treatment regimens.

AI21 Labs

Series C in 2023
AI21 Labs Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializes in developing artificial intelligence systems. The company focuses on creating generative AI and large language models, along with tools designed to understand and generate natural language effectively. Their primary product is an AI-based writing companion that comprehends context and meaning, transforming how users read and write by providing summaries and rewriting text for clarity. This empowers users to analyze and visualize abstract knowledge structures more efficiently.

Intuition Robotics

Venture Round in 2023
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, the company creates robots that facilitate meaningful connections between older adults and their families, making technology more accessible and intuitive. Its proprietary algorithms enable these social robots to make cognitive decisions, proactively engaging users and anticipating their needs. Through its innovative technology, Intuition Robotics strives to help older adults maintain independence at home while addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and overall health, thereby promoting a better quality of life.

Mitiga

Series A in 2023
Mitiga, Ltd is a cybersecurity company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, specializing in hybrid managed security services for cloud environments. The firm offers a comprehensive solution for detecting, investigating, and responding to threats in Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud settings. Mitiga's services include incident response, breach readiness, and emergency assistance, enabling businesses to enhance their security posture. The company's technology automates preliminary investigative work during incidents, streamlining the response process and improving overall breach readiness. Additionally, Mitiga leverages artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to help organizations model and quantify potential losses from various catastrophic events, addressing the unique security challenges faced in modern digital environments.

Wilco

Seed Round in 2022
Wilco is a platform designed to help software engineers of all experience levels enhance their skills through hands-on, immersive learning experiences. Founded in 2021 in Tel Aviv, Israel, by On Freund, Shem Magnezi, and Alon Carmel, Wilco simulates the environment of a tech startup, allowing users to engage in "quests" that cover everyday engineering tasks, such as deploying applications and troubleshooting production issues. By utilizing real-life tech stacks, the platform creates a safe and realistic space for developers to upskill at an accelerated pace, regardless of their background or skill level. This approach not only assists developers in their workflow but also enables them to improve site performance and implement observability tools, ultimately unlocking their full potential in the software development field.

DataGen

Series B in 2022
DataGen Technologies, founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing simulated data technology that is scalable, bias-free, and automatically annotated. The company focuses on creating hyper-photorealistic imagery and utilizes advanced algorithms to generate high-variance datasets. This technology allows clients to efficiently simulate large-scale data tailored to their specific needs and requirements, helping to enhance data-driven decision-making and analysis across various industries.

Zesty.co

Series A in 2021
Zesty Ltd. is a company that specializes in cloud cost management solutions, offering a platform designed to optimize cloud infrastructure for businesses. Founded in 2018 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, Zesty’s AI-driven technology automates cloud cost optimization by dynamically adjusting resources in real-time according to application needs. Its key features include Commitment Manager, which manages reserved instances and savings plans; EBS Auto-scaler, which right-sizes EBS volumes automatically; Resource Cleaner, which decommissions unused resources; and Spot Instances. The platform provides users with full visibility and control over resource costs, enabling them to monitor utilization and predict expenses based on usage patterns. By automating these processes, Zesty helps engineering teams maximize cloud savings and minimize waste, significantly reducing overall cloud spending.

Deci AI

Series A in 2021
Deci AI Ltd. is a Givatayim, Israel-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in deep learning technology. It has developed an end-to-end deep learning acceleration platform designed to enhance the performance of AI models across various environments, including cloud, edge, and mobile. The platform allows AI developers to build, optimize, and deploy models more efficiently, achieving inference performance improvements of 3x to 15x while maintaining accuracy. Central to Deci's offering is its Automated Neural Architecture Construction (AutoNAC) technology, which optimizes model architectures for specific hardware, resulting in significant reductions in compute costs and development cycles. Deci's innovations have been recognized in the industry, including achieving notable performance benchmarks. The company's mission is to empower AI developers to create advanced AI solutions for complex challenges.

DSRV

Series A in 2021
DSRV Labs is a professional validator and blockchain infrastructure provider based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2019. The company specializes in delivering data and security solutions tailored for early-stage blockchain networks. By offering a comprehensive suite of ready-to-use products, DSRV enables participants to engage confidently in the blockchain ecosystem, particularly within proof-of-stake networks. Their platform facilitates the verification of new blocks and real-time network monitoring, ensuring clients can capitalize on the advantages of blockchain technology while maintaining high standards of security and reliability. DSRV aims to support the growth of a multi-chain future by addressing the evolving needs of its clients.

Cellwize

Series B in 2020
Cellwize is a technology company focused on transforming mobile networks through its innovative platform, Chime. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Israel, Cellwize specializes in RAN automation and orchestration, enabling mobile network operators (MNOs) to expedite 5G network deployment and enhance return on investment. The Chime platform allows MNOs to adapt their networks to dynamic environments, facilitating connections with various applications and vendors while enabling collaborative development. This flexibility leads to optimized coverage and improved user experiences, positioning Cellwize as a leader in helping MNOs launch and leverage next-generation networks efficiently and effectively.

Nexar

Series C in 2020
Nexar Ltd., founded in 2015 and based in Tel Aviv Yafo, Israel, develops a mobile application that enhances driving safety through advanced dashcam technology. Its application utilizes artificial intelligence and machine vision to predict road hazards and prevent accidents by analyzing the vehicle's surroundings. The dashcam records the road while driving, detects sudden stops or collisions, and automatically generates incident reports, which are then uploaded to the cloud for further processing. By enabling users to share feedback and alerts with other drivers, Nexar aims to foster a safer driving environment. The company’s innovative approach seeks to transform the driving experience, making every vehicle a smart car and contributing to the creation of a comprehensive safe driving network.

Anodot

Series C in 2020
Anodot Ltd. is a provider of a SaaS-based automated business analytics and anomaly detection platform that specializes in identifying and analyzing data anomalies in real-time. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ra'anana, Israel, with additional offices in London and Sydney, Anodot’s platform utilizes advanced machine learning algorithms to continuously monitor a wide range of business parameters, allowing for the swift detection of outliers and the generation of actionable insights. This capability enables data-centric companies across various industries, including eCommerce, fintech, and ad tech, to make informed decisions quickly, thereby reducing operational costs and enhancing customer experiences. Anodot's solutions are offered through a network of global resellers, and the company has established strategic collaborations to further enhance its service offerings.

Intuition Robotics

Series B in 2020
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, the company creates robots that facilitate meaningful connections between older adults and their families, making technology more accessible and intuitive. Its proprietary algorithms enable these social robots to make cognitive decisions, proactively engaging users and anticipating their needs. Through its innovative technology, Intuition Robotics strives to help older adults maintain independence at home while addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and overall health, thereby promoting a better quality of life.

Rezilion

Seed Round in 2019
Rezilion, Inc. is a cybersecurity company that specializes in developing a cloud workload protection platform aimed at securing software and cloud networks. Founded in 2018 and based in Be'er Sheva, Israel, Rezilion offers a range of services, including dynamic whitelisting, application control, vulnerability management, and exploit prevention. Its innovative platform employs Dynamic SBOM technology to automate security operations, helping organizations identify, prioritize, and remediate software vulnerabilities more efficiently. By providing insights into software components across various environments—such as on-premises, cloud, and IoT devices—Rezilion enables clients to understand their attack surface and focus on critical vulnerabilities. The platform also streamlines the remediation process by clustering vulnerabilities and executing fixes automatically, ultimately freeing up development teams to concentrate on building rather than securing.

DayTwo

Series B in 2019
DayTwo Ltd. is a precision nutrition company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, that focuses on leveraging gut microbiome analysis to provide tailored health solutions for metabolic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, clinical obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Founded in 2015, DayTwo utilizes a web-based platform that offers personalized dietary recommendations through its innovative Food Prescriptions™, which are designed to help individuals manage their blood sugar levels and improve overall health. By sequencing gut microbiomes, the company identifies how different foods affect each person, allowing for customized nutrition plans. DayTwo's virtual care model is supported by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and Registered Dietitians, who engage with patients through a smartphone application to track progress and ensure adherence to the dietary recommendations.

Healthy.io

Series C in 2019
Healthy.io Ltd is a Tel Aviv-Yafo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in home urinalysis kits for diagnosing diseases, urinary tract infections, and pregnancy complications. The company has developed an innovative product, Dip.io, which transforms a smartphone camera into a clinical-grade medical device for urine analysis. This product enables users to conduct urine tests by guiding them through the testing process, capturing images of test strips, and analyzing the results. The findings are automatically sent to the patient's electronic medical record for clinical follow-up. Healthy.io has expanded its offerings with an additional urinalysis test, ACR, designed for individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure to monitor kidney health. Furthermore, the company has ventured into chronic wound monitoring, providing tools to assess and manage chronic wounds effectively. Healthy.io aims to enhance patient care and facilitate remote health monitoring through its digital health technologies.

DayTwo

Series B in 2019
DayTwo Ltd. is a precision nutrition company based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, that focuses on leveraging gut microbiome analysis to provide tailored health solutions for metabolic diseases such as diabetes, prediabetes, clinical obesity, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Founded in 2015, DayTwo utilizes a web-based platform that offers personalized dietary recommendations through its innovative Food Prescriptions™, which are designed to help individuals manage their blood sugar levels and improve overall health. By sequencing gut microbiomes, the company identifies how different foods affect each person, allowing for customized nutrition plans. DayTwo's virtual care model is supported by Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists and Registered Dietitians, who engage with patients through a smartphone application to track progress and ensure adherence to the dietary recommendations.

Brodmann17

Series A in 2019
Brodmann17 Ltd, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializes in developing advanced computer-vision technology aimed at enhancing safety in mobility. The company focuses on creating an architecture code for applications such as pedestrian and face detection, leveraging deep learning neural networks to efficiently extract information from video feeds. This technology significantly reduces computing power needs, making artificial intelligence more accessible across various sectors, including mass-market passenger vehicles and micro-mobility solutions. Brodmann17’s patented perception software is scalable and hardware-agnostic, allowing seamless integration across different platforms, from low-power edge devices to cloud environments. The company's innovative approach has attracted considerable attention from high-profile players in the technology and automotive sectors, receiving backing from prominent venture capital firms and leading corporations.

Healthy.io

Series B in 2019
Healthy.io Ltd is a Tel Aviv-Yafo-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in home urinalysis kits for diagnosing diseases, urinary tract infections, and pregnancy complications. The company has developed an innovative product, Dip.io, which transforms a smartphone camera into a clinical-grade medical device for urine analysis. This product enables users to conduct urine tests by guiding them through the testing process, capturing images of test strips, and analyzing the results. The findings are automatically sent to the patient's electronic medical record for clinical follow-up. Healthy.io has expanded its offerings with an additional urinalysis test, ACR, designed for individuals with diabetes or high blood pressure to monitor kidney health. Furthermore, the company has ventured into chronic wound monitoring, providing tools to assess and manage chronic wounds effectively. Healthy.io aims to enhance patient care and facilitate remote health monitoring through its digital health technologies.

StreamElements

Series A in 2019
StreamElements is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a web-based platform tailored for live content creators, offering tools for monetization, audience management, and community growth. The platform allows creators to display unblockable ads, collect donations, and reward viewers with loyalty points. Key features include a stream dashboard, overlay manager, chat statistics, leaderboard, spam filters, and custom stream pages. StreamElements also facilitates revenue generation through viewer purchases using currency earned by watching streams. Additionally, the company provides cloud-based overlays, alerts, chatbots, loyalty programs, sponsorships, and brand-safe moderation services. It supports creators across various platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok, connecting them with brands for performance marketing campaigns.

Intuition Robotics

Venture Round in 2018
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, the company creates robots that facilitate meaningful connections between older adults and their families, making technology more accessible and intuitive. Its proprietary algorithms enable these social robots to make cognitive decisions, proactively engaging users and anticipating their needs. Through its innovative technology, Intuition Robotics strives to help older adults maintain independence at home while addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and overall health, thereby promoting a better quality of life.

Intuition Robotics

Series A in 2017
Intuition Robotics Ltd. is a company that designs and develops artificial intelligence-based social companion technologies aimed at enhancing the lives of older adults. Founded in 2015 and based in Ramat Gan, Israel, the company creates robots that facilitate meaningful connections between older adults and their families, making technology more accessible and intuitive. Its proprietary algorithms enable these social robots to make cognitive decisions, proactively engaging users and anticipating their needs. Through its innovative technology, Intuition Robotics strives to help older adults maintain independence at home while addressing issues such as loneliness, social isolation, and overall health, thereby promoting a better quality of life.

Brodmann17

Seed Round in 2017
Brodmann17 Ltd, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel, specializes in developing advanced computer-vision technology aimed at enhancing safety in mobility. The company focuses on creating an architecture code for applications such as pedestrian and face detection, leveraging deep learning neural networks to efficiently extract information from video feeds. This technology significantly reduces computing power needs, making artificial intelligence more accessible across various sectors, including mass-market passenger vehicles and micro-mobility solutions. Brodmann17’s patented perception software is scalable and hardware-agnostic, allowing seamless integration across different platforms, from low-power edge devices to cloud environments. The company's innovative approach has attracted considerable attention from high-profile players in the technology and automotive sectors, receiving backing from prominent venture capital firms and leading corporations.

StreamElements

Seed Round in 2017
StreamElements is a company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded in 2016. It specializes in developing a web-based platform tailored for live content creators, offering tools for monetization, audience management, and community growth. The platform allows creators to display unblockable ads, collect donations, and reward viewers with loyalty points. Key features include a stream dashboard, overlay manager, chat statistics, leaderboard, spam filters, and custom stream pages. StreamElements also facilitates revenue generation through viewer purchases using currency earned by watching streams. Additionally, the company provides cloud-based overlays, alerts, chatbots, loyalty programs, sponsorships, and brand-safe moderation services. It supports creators across various platforms like Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok, connecting them with brands for performance marketing campaigns.

SafeDK

Series A in 2016
SafeDK is a mobile SDK management platform based in Herzliya, Israel, designed to assist enterprises and mobile developers in managing third-party tools within their applications. The company provides an infrastructure solution that enhances the security, stability, and quality of service of mobile apps by monitoring and controlling the behavior of integrated SDKs in real-time. SafeDK’s platform enables application publishers to gain comprehensive insights into the advertisements displayed in their apps while identifying and reporting privacy, performance, and stability issues. This helps clients maximize the advantages of using third-party tools while minimizing associated risks.

Kngine

Venture Round in 2014
Kngine, Inc. is an intelligent assistant and answer engine that provides users with direct answers to their inquiries. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with an engineering office in Cairo, Egypt, Kngine is designed for developers and businesses to create smart applications. Its platform incorporates advanced natural language understanding and utilizes deep learning, big data, and knowledge-based approaches to deliver accurate responses. Kngine’s technology extracts factual information from web content to enhance its knowledge graph, allowing it to comprehend and process user questions effectively. The platform is capable of automating customer service, powering voice interfaces, and enhancing enterprise search functionality, ensuring that users receive meaningful results. Kngine also offers a beta application for iOS and Android devices, further extending its accessibility. As of 2017, Kngine operates as a subsidiary of Samsung Research America, Inc.

MobileSpaces

Series B in 2013
MobileSpaces, established in 2011 by former McAfee and Check Point Software executives, specializes in enterprise mobility management. Headquartered near Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Israel, the company enables businesses to securely mobilize their applications while governing data and respecting employee privacy. MobileSpaces offers a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy-managed workspace that safeguards mobile enterprise apps and data against loss or leakage. The company is backed by Accel Partners and Marker LLC.

MobileSpaces

Series A in 2012
MobileSpaces, established in 2011 by former McAfee and Check Point Software executives, specializes in enterprise mobility management. Headquartered near Washington, D.C., with additional offices in Israel, the company enables businesses to securely mobilize their applications while governing data and respecting employee privacy. MobileSpaces offers a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy-managed workspace that safeguards mobile enterprise apps and data against loss or leakage. The company is backed by Accel Partners and Marker LLC.
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