Samsung NEXT

Samsung NEXT Ventures is an investment arm of Samsung NEXT, a multifaceted innovation group within Samsung Electronics dedicated to identifying new growth opportunities that will define the next decade. The firm prefers to invest in artificial intelligence, fintech, blockchain, health technology, infrastructure, and media technology sectors.

Royi Benyossef

Investment Director

Iskender Dirik

Managing Director and General Manager

Lizzy Goldman

Investor

Emily Koster

Director of Communications

Yonatan Machado

Senior Investment Director

Nick Nigam

Principal, Seed to Series B Venture Capital Investments

Caroline Rehfuss

Investor

Past deals in Ethereum

0G Labs

Seed Round in 2024
0G Labs is a technology business that specializes in blockchain technology, emphasizing decentralization for a range of industries and societal issues.

Berachain

Series B in 2024
Berachain is a blockchain development company focused on creating an Ethereum-compatible platform designed for financial applications. Its innovative technology allows for the use of staked assets within decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, enhancing on-chain liquidity and capital efficiency. The company employs a proof of liquidity consensus mechanism to ensure sybil resistance, which fosters alignment of network incentives between validators and various projects within its ecosystem. By leveraging staked assets like staked ether, Berachain enables these locked assets to support the network's security while simultaneously facilitating their use in DeFi applications. This approach aims to provide clients with robust blockchain services that promote quality and efficiency in financial transactions.

0G Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2024
0G Labs is a technology business that specializes in blockchain technology, emphasizing decentralization for a range of industries and societal issues.

Startale Labs

Seed Round in 2024
Startale Labs is focused on harnessing the potential of the open internet by developing web3 infrastructure that supports public goods. The company is engaged in the incubation, research and development, and infrastructure development for developers, providing a smart contract platform that supports both Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and WebAssembly. Key initiatives include the creation of Soneium and AstarNetwork, as well as Startale Cloud Services, all aimed at enhancing the capabilities of developers in the blockchain ecosystem.

Chaos Labs

Seed Round in 2023
Chaos Labs is a fully automated on-chain economic security system that allows crypto protocols to optimize risk management and capital efficiency while safeguarding user funds. Chaos Labs offers a more secure and safe operating environment for crypto protocols. Chaos Labs uses technology and risk management expertise to help protocols navigate the often volatile crypto markets and make informed decisions. The platform is currently available for protocols on the Ethereum network, with plans to expand to other blockchains such as Terra, NEAR, and Polygon in the future.

Bored Ape Yacht Club

Seed Round in 2022
Bored Ape Yacht Club develops a series of cartoon ape characters for auction in exchange for cryptocurrency. BAYC is a collection of 10,000 Bored Ape NFTs, which are digital collectibles on the Ethereum blockchain.

Axie Infinity

Series A in 2021
Axie Infinity is a game about collecting and raising fantasy creatures called Axie, on the Ethereum platform. Besides collecting and raising, you can make a team of Axies to battle in the arena. You can also buy, sell, and trade Axies with others on the marketplace.

Hyperithm

Series B in 2021
Hyperithm is a digital asset financial service provider based in Tokyo and Seoul, specializing in cryptocurrency management and execution brokerage services for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies that are market neutral, enabling clients to execute streamlined crypto trades effectively. As a fully regulated Virtual Asset Service Provider, Hyperithm offers a comprehensive suite of services, including crypto prime brokerage. The company actively invests in the Web3 ecosystem, focusing on Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions, decentralized applications, gaming projects, and asset managers. Co-founded by an ex-Morgan Stanley investment banker and a serial entrepreneur recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30, Hyperithm boasts a team of experienced professionals, including former investment bankers and world-class engineers. By leveraging advanced technology and innovative algorithms built with Rust, Hyperithm aims to create a robust digital asset gateway for its clients while supporting emerging teams through venture investments.

SuperRare Labs

Series A in 2021
SuperRare operates an online marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), focusing on the buying and selling of limited-edition digital artworks. The platform allows artists to tokenize their unique creations as crypto-collectible items, making it possible for collectors to purchase and trade these artworks directly from the original creators. By providing the necessary tools for artists to issue their work as NFTs, SuperRare facilitates a seamless experience for both creators and collectors in the digital art space.
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