Samsung NEXT

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.

Sam Campbell

Investor

Carlos Castellanos

Venture Capitalist

Leo Chang

Principal

Andy Duong

Principal

Lizzy Goldman

Investor

Past deals in Networking

Monogoto

Series A in 2024
Monogoto provides a cloud-based cellular network and API-driven Infrastructure-as-a-Service that enables enterprises to integrate cellular connectivity with their existing IT infrastructure. The platform supports IoT, private LTE, and 5G use cases with edge-to-cloud security, comprehensive network event auditing, anomaly detection, and automated alerts. It offers an enterprise-friendly, zero CAPEX, as-a-Service model and global reach, with public connectivity in many countries and options for roaming across private and public networks. The solution supports on-premise local breakout for private networks and private wireless broadband, helping organizations achieve secure, scalable cellular connectivity with centralized management and roaming capabilities worldwide.

MetaBlox

Venture Round in 2024
MetaBlox is a network that facilitates Web3 and metaverse development through Decentralized ID (DID) technology.

Expeto

Series B in 2022
Expeto delivers a private mobile networking platform designed for enterprises to securely extend public and private mobile networks into a single corporate wide area network. The solution is containerized software that can be installed behind the firewall and delivered as a service from cloud, edge, or on premises, enabling IT to deploy and manage the network with simplicity. It replaces hardware heavy legacy systems by providing a scalable, software driven approach that sits behind the firewall while maintaining control over data and devices. The platform enables secure control and coordination across operations, logistics, analytics, and reporting, supporting global deployment of connected devices within the private network. By design, it reduces reliance on untrusted third parties and methods, allowing organizations to manage connectivity and devices through a unified, secure, and centrally governed environment. Expeto emphasizes ease of deployment and management similar to a Wi-Fi network, but at carrier scale for enterprise needs.

FreedomFi

Series A in 2022
FreedomFi is a company that specializes in building cost-efficient private LTE and 5G networks using commodity hardware and open-source software. It offers a radio-agnostic network core that integrates with various small cell technologies, allowing clients to deploy fixed wireless access, enterprise cellular, or mobile broadband solutions. FreedomFi provides a comprehensive software-as-a-service portal for managing network operations, including radio frequency planning and procurement, along with pre-programmed SIM cards and access to CBRS shared spectrum. This enables customers to effectively manage their private cellular networks while leveraging open standards to ensure flexibility and scalability.

Sitenna

Seed Round in 2022
Sitenna is a software company that specializes in providing an ecosystem management platform designed for telecom companies. Its platform facilitates the connection between mobile network operators and real estate asset owners, enabling efficient identification of optimal locations for towers and antennae. By mapping available assets and employing streamlined workflows, Sitenna enhances the site deployment process, significantly reducing acquisition costs for telecom operators. Additionally, the platform integrates transaction capabilities, allowing for seamless invoicing and reconciliation, thereby eliminating administrative burdens associated with traditional processes.

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2021
Arrcus, Inc. is a company that specializes in designing and developing closed-source operating systems for networking hardware, such as switches and routers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, Arrcus offers a range of products including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time insights for network management. Additionally, the company provides the Arrcus VDR routing platform, the IP/EVPN Clos solution, and a multi-cloud networking platform. Arrcus focuses on enabling organizations to build scalable infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, simplifying network operations and enhancing connectivity among people, machines, and data.

Cellwize

Series B in 2020
Cellwize specializes in accelerating next-generation mobile networks through its cloud-based automation platform, Chime. This AI-driven solution enables mobile network operators to swiftly deploy and manage 5G networks, optimize coverage, and enhance user experience across diverse environments.

Packet

Series B in 2018
Packet is a cloud hosting provider that specializes in automated bare metal infrastructure, serving enterprises, SaaS companies, and software innovators. The company's platform enables automation of physical servers and networks, offering a seamless experience without relying on virtualization or multi-tenancy. Packet operates over 20 global public cloud locations and facilitates more than 60,000 deployments each month across its extensive network of data centers and private sites. This flexibility allows customers to manage custom hardware both on-premises and at edge locations, making it suitable for a wide range of workloads, from traditional applications to cloud-native solutions. By providing reliable and scalable infrastructure, Packet empowers organizations to leverage technology as a competitive advantage.

Bayshore Networks

Series A in 2017
Bayshore Networks, Inc. is a cybersecurity company focused on the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), established in 2012 and based in Durham, North Carolina. The company specializes in developing software solutions designed to safeguard operational technology (OT) environments from internal and external cyber threats. Its flagship product, the Bayshore IT/OT Gateway, provides critical functionalities such as granular inspection and filtering of network flows, policy building and enforcement, and the detection of industrial protocols. Bayshore's software enhances visibility for industrial enterprises, enabling them to manage and protect their applications, networks, and machinery effectively. Additionally, Bayshore Networks collaborates with major technology firms, including Cisco Systems, BAE Systems, and VMware, to deliver solutions that ensure operational continuity, data protection, and improved safety in industrial settings. The company's innovations have positioned it as a leader in the cybersecurity landscape for industrial applications.
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