Samsung NEXT Ventures

Samsung NEXT is a multifaceted innovation group within Samsung Electronics, established in 2013 and headquartered in Mountain View, California. The group focuses on identifying new growth opportunities that will shape the future. Samsung NEXT Ventures, its investment arm, specializes in venture capital, targeting sectors such as artificial intelligence, financial technology, blockchain, health technology, infrastructure, and media technology. By investing in these areas, Samsung NEXT aims to foster innovation and technological advancements that align with its long-term vision for growth.

Royi Benyossef

Investor

Sam campbell

Investor

Carlos Castellanos

Investor

Patrick Chang

Early Stage Venture Investor

Andy Duong

Principal

Lizzy Goldman

Investor

Joan Kim

Investor

Emily Koster

Director of Communications

Amy Lee

Investor

Yonatan Machado

Senior Investment Director

Jonathan Machado

Managing Director, Investment

Eyal Miller

Vice President and Managing Director

Nick Nigam

Principal, Seed to Series B Venture Capital Investments

Caroline Rehfuss

Investor

Ajay Singh

Director

Vincent Tang

Principal

Past deals in Blockchain

Cypher Wallet

Seed Round in 2023
Existing Crypto Wallets are too geeky for mainstream users. We are building a multi-chain crypto wallet simplifying user experience for the mainstream users along with a crypto card.

Immunefi

Series A in 2022
Immunefi is a bug bounty platform focused on enhancing the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects by addressing vulnerabilities in blockchain technologies. The platform provides a comprehensive solution for crypto projects, enabling effective network hosting, bug triaging, and program management. By offering tools for smart contract review and vulnerability disclosure, Immunefi helps organizations identify and mitigate risks associated with malicious exploits and unknown attacks. This proactive approach aims to create a safer environment for crypto projects, ensuring that developers can secure their applications against potential threats.

Spectral

Venture Round in 2022
Developer of an AI-powered platform designed to generate and deploy smart contracts. The company's platform enables developers to create complex smart contracts with ease by using natural language, accelerating development time, and reducing errors.

Space and Time

Seed Round in 2022
Web3-native data warehouse. Built from the ground up as a multichain data platform for dapps and developers in Gaming/DeFi, or any project needing next-gen analytics. We deliver fully decentralized yet enterprise-scale SQL + APIs to join on-chain and off-chain data in a single query

Planetarium

Series A in 2022
Developer of an open-source blockchain platform designed to transform the game's life cycle and revenue model. The company's platform helps to implement complex game transactions in C language with their native extension methodology, enabling developers to increase the game's lifetime and establish a new paradigm in the gaming industry.

MachineFi

Seed Round in 2022
MachineFi Lab specializes in designing Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technologies. The company has developed a comprehensive software platform that connects machines, providing a full infrastructure suite. This includes an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchain, a multichain crypto wallet, a blockchain bridge, and an onboarding platform. Additionally, it offers software development kits (SDKs) to facilitate the creation of applications and machine networks. By integrating these technologies, MachineFi Lab aims to enhance connectivity and functionality within the IoT ecosystem.

Flowcarbon

Series A in 2022
Flow Carbon uses blockchain technology to put carbon offset credits on-chain, accelerating the creativity and scalability of climate change solutions. Flow Carbon is headquartered in New York, United States and was founded in 2021.

Saga.xyz

Seed Round in 2022
Saga.xyz gives visionaries the high-end tools and support they need to turn their blockchain dreams into reality.

Saga.xyz

Seed Round in 2022
Saga.xyz gives visionaries the high-end tools and support they need to turn their blockchain dreams into reality.

Cypher Wallet

Seed Round in 2022
Existing Crypto Wallets are too geeky for mainstream users. We are building a multi-chain crypto wallet simplifying user experience for the mainstream users along with a crypto card.

Mainstream Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mainstream Labs is building a social platform that enables token-gated discussing and proposal voting, all in one place. User contributions are token-gated and participants are publicly rewarded for their contributions. Mainstream not only makes governance efficient, but also aims to make DAOs the new social.

Ramper

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Ramper is a company founded in 2022 and based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on simplifying access to blockchain applications. It offers a software solution designed to facilitate the onboarding of users to web3, allowing individuals without any cryptocurrency background to access applications easily. By employing a one-click wallet and login system, Ramper enables developers to streamline the onboarding process, thereby reducing friction and promoting wider adoption of web3 technologies.

Aleo

Series B in 2022
Aleo is building the world's leading developer platform for enabling absolute privacy on blockchains. With their vocal advocacy for privacy tech in the blockchain ecosystem, they are playing a major part in mainstream awareness and industry adoption of privacy-preserving technologies. they are proud to offer a platform of services that exemplify privacy.

Atomic Form

Seed Round in 2022
Developer of blockchain-based software designed for non-fungible tokens and Web media. The company's platform specializes in blockchain-based internet-of-property that spans networks, currencies, video games, art, collectibles, and identification, as well as its cryptocurrency-based hardware, which features a rotatable low-profile wall mount that snaps into portrait and landscape orientation, enabling users with both hardware and software systems for NFTs under one roof.

Mysten Labs

Series A in 2021
Mysten Labs, founded in 2021 and based in San Francisco, California, develops foundational infrastructure to promote the adoption of web3 technologies. The company focuses on enhancing the development of decentralized services by simplifying the complexities associated with lower-level blockchain integrations. By providing essential tools and improvements across multiple blockchain networks, Mysten Labs enables developers to concentrate on delivering superior user experiences, thereby facilitating broader engagement with web3 applications.

MYTY

Seed Round in 2021
Operator of a decentralized social platform intended to convert crypto punks NFT into avatars. The company's network allows users to escape the constraints of the real world by using NFT avatars, enabling users to freely express themselves by maximizing their imagination in the social metaverse.

The Sandbox

Series B in 2021
The Sandbox is a video game and entertainment platform developed by Pixowl and Animoca, founded in 2012 and based in the United States. It operates as a decentralized, community-driven environment where users can create voxel assets and gaming experiences, leveraging blockchain technology for monetization. The platform comprises three primary components: an NFT builder that allows users to create unique digital assets, a Marketplace for buying and selling these assets, and a Game Maker that enables users to design and share their own games. This structure fosters a creative ecosystem for both developers and players, enhancing user engagement and interaction within the gaming community.

Sky Mavis

Series B in 2021
Sky Mavis is a technology company that specializes in developing decentralized applications and services, primarily focusing on the gaming sector. As a blockchain studio, it creates virtual worlds that feature player-owned economies, allowing gamers to engage in trading digital assets. Through its innovative approach, Sky Mavis empowers players by providing them with economic freedom, enabling the buying and selling of collectibles within these digital environments. The company's commitment to building practical applications and interactive experiences positions it as a significant player in the intersection of gaming and blockchain technology.

Metrika

Series A in 2021
Developer of a blockchain-based operational intelligence platform designed to monitor, analyze, and provide actionable insights for decentralized systems. The company's platform helps to keep blockchain networks up and running and it identifies the anomalies affecting performance that require action, enabling companies to improve reliability and performance, ultimately contributing to growth worldwide.

Alchemy

Series B in 2021
Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.

ZenGo

Series A in 2021
Developer of a non-custodial digital currency wallet designed to make the global crypto economy more accessible. The company's digital wallets let people buy and sell cryptocurrencies and generate and manage private keys that reduce and fix the problems of security breaches and human error, enabling cryptocurrency traders and investors to manage their digital assets and investment portfolios in a convenient, secure, and hassle-free manner.

HYPR

Series C in 2021
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.

SuperRare

Series A in 2021
SuperRare is one of the marketplaces for non-fungible tokens.

Alchemy

Series A in 2019
Alchemy Insights, Inc. is a blockchain intelligence and infrastructure platform that serves hedge funds and financial institutions. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools for analyzing blockchain data, including on-chain data, market trends, and community activity. The platform employs advanced machine learning techniques to help users identify entities, individuals, and currency flows on the blockchain, thereby aiding in sales, security, and strategic decision-making. Alchemy's emphasis on providing developers with essential tools allows for the creation of scalable and reliable decentralized applications without the complexities of managing blockchain infrastructure. The company is backed by notable organizations and individuals, reflecting its prominent position in the blockchain space.

HYPR

Series B in 2019
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.

Theta Labs

Venture Round in 2019
Theta Labs, Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Cupertino, California, is the developer of the Theta Network, a decentralized blockchain-powered video streaming platform. The network enables users to share their bandwidth in a peer-to-peer manner, facilitating efficient video delivery while rewarding them with cryptocurrency. By leveraging existing streaming applications, Theta Network allows users to stream live content from popular platforms with reduced latency, thereby lowering content delivery costs for video providers. The company has attracted strategic investments from notable corporate entities, including Samsung NEXT and Sony Innovation Fund, as well as various media and venture capital firms. Theta Labs operates as a subsidiary of Sliver VR Technologies, Inc.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2018
Dapper Labs Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, is a developer of blockchain-based video games and digital collectibles. Founded in 2018, the company is known for its consumer-focused Flow blockchain platform, which supports the creation and distribution of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets. Dapper Labs aims to enhance digital engagement by allowing fans to interact with their favorite brands in innovative ways. Through its platform, users can securely track ownership of unique digital items while also having the opportunity to create their own content. This approach not only entertains but also fosters a decentralized environment where value is placed on digital collectibles and user-generated creations.

KZen Networks

Seed Round in 2018
KZen Networks, founded in 2018 and located in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing a non-custodial digital currency wallet. The company emphasizes security, user interface, and user experience in its technology, leveraging advanced cryptography and expertise in consumer product marketing. KZen Networks aims to provide a secure and user-friendly solution for managing digital currencies, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the blockchain space.

BlazingDB

Seed Round in 2017
BlazingSQL, Inc. develops an open-source, GPU-accelerated SQL engine designed to improve database management and query execution. The company offers BlazingSQL Notebooks, a cloud-based platform that provides users with a managed Jupyter environment equipped with a CUDA GPU and pre-installed, GPU-accelerated Python packages. This platform enables efficient querying of various file formats, including CSV, JSON, Apache Parquet, and Apache ORC, by leveraging Apache Arrow to run queries directly in GPU memory. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Lima, Peru, BlazingSQL aims to deliver fast and user-friendly database solutions that enhance performance and simplify setup for users.

HYPR

Series A in 2017
HYPR is a security technology company focused on providing passwordless authentication solutions. Backed by major investors such as Comcast, Samsung, and Mastercard, HYPR offers a cloud platform that combines the robust security of smart cards with the convenience of smartphones. This platform addresses the challenges of multi-factor authentication by enabling businesses to eliminate customer passwords and streamline login processes, enhancing user experience. Additionally, HYPR's biometric security technology decentralizes authentication, ensuring that personal credentials—such as biometrics, PINs, and passwords—are stored securely on user devices rather than in a centralized system. This approach reduces the risk of enterprise breaches while allowing clients to access information without traditional password barriers.

Branch

Series C in 2017
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions aimed at enhancing user acquisition and retention for mobile applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Branch offers a suite of features that facilitate user-to-user referral programs, including rewarded referrals and content sharing. Its technology simplifies the app discovery process and personalizes user experiences through deep views, download banners, and tailored onboarding. Additionally, Branch provides a free software development kit (SDK) for deep linking, attribution, and mobile analytics, making it easier for developers to integrate these capabilities into their applications.

Filament

Series A in 2017
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.

Branch

Series B in 2016
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions aimed at enhancing user acquisition and retention for mobile applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Branch offers a suite of features that facilitate user-to-user referral programs, including rewarded referrals and content sharing. Its technology simplifies the app discovery process and personalizes user experiences through deep views, download banners, and tailored onboarding. Additionally, Branch provides a free software development kit (SDK) for deep linking, attribution, and mobile analytics, making it easier for developers to integrate these capabilities into their applications.

Branch

Series B in 2016
Branch is a technology company that specializes in deep linking solutions aimed at enhancing user acquisition and retention for mobile applications. Founded in 2014 and based in Redwood City, California, Branch offers a suite of features that facilitate user-to-user referral programs, including rewarded referrals and content sharing. Its technology simplifies the app discovery process and personalizes user experiences through deep views, download banners, and tailored onboarding. Additionally, Branch provides a free software development kit (SDK) for deep linking, attribution, and mobile analytics, making it easier for developers to integrate these capabilities into their applications.

Filament

Series A in 2015
Filament builds blockchain hardware and& software solutions for enterprise and IoT. Filament’s distributed blockchain capabilities leverage open protocols so that devices are able to independently process and record transactions, ensuring digital trust. Its new trusted application software and Blocklet Chip, currently in beta, are designed to communicate and interact with multiple blockchain technologies natively. The software, implemented on existing hardware, will deliver a secure distributed ledger technology solution. The Blocklet Chip will allow industrial corporations and enterprises to seamlessly extract the value of recording and monetizing data assets, at the edge of the network, on the sensors themselves.
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