Samsung Venture Investment

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC), founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seoul, is the corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics. The firm focuses on investing in emerging technology startups across various sectors, including artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and digital health, among others. With over $1.8 billion under management and an annual investment budget of $250 million, SVIC targets early-stage startups to pre-IPO companies. The firm has a global presence, with offices in key innovation hubs such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing. Through its strategic investments, SVIC aims to drive the discovery and development of new businesses and technologies that will shape the future.

Ju Won Cha

Managing Partner

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

Russ Chaney

Principal

Myungseok Choi

Investment Director

Jeongheon Gwak

Investment Director

Uiseok Hwang

Investment Director

TaeWoo Jeon

Investment Director

Minjoo Kim

Investment Director

Junyeong Kim

Investment Director

Jongwook Kim

Investment Director

Han Seong Kim

Investment Director

Donghyun Kim

Investment Director

KyungNam Ko

Investment Director

Eunji Ko

Investment Director

JaeHo Koh

Investment Director

Helena Lee

Investment Director

Hyemin Lee

Senior Investment Manager

SunMin Lee

Investment Director

Stan Lee

Investment Director

Jaemin Lee

Investment Director

Claire Leurent

Managing Director

Sooyoun Lim

Investment Director

Michael Pachos

Investment Director

Jinho Park

Investment Director

Wookyoung Park

Investment Director

Junho Yang

Investment Director

Chanwoo Yang

Investment Director

Il Seok Yoon

Chief Investment Officer

Jisu Yoon

Investment Director

Sung Eun Sarah Kim

Investment Director

Past deals in Fuel Cell

Utility Global

Series B in 2022
Utility Global, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Provo, Utah, specializes in designing and developing an innovative oxide-ion cell technology aimed at transforming energy usage and storage. The company's advanced generation system facilitates a significant shift in energy management, allowing for the efficient generation of power and low-cost hydrogen through compact and affordable devices. By integrating cutting-edge advancements in manufacturing, sensing, control, and nanotechnology, Utility Global aims to enhance energy efficiency and accessibility for users.

Carbon Clean

Series C in 2022
Carbon Clean Solutions Pvt. Ltd. specializes in carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology aimed at reducing emissions from industrial applications, particularly in sectors such as power generation, steel, cement, and chemicals. Founded in 2009 and based in Mumbai, India, the company has research and operational facilities in the United Kingdom and the United States. Its proprietary technologies include CDRMax, which recovers CO2 from flue gases in the fertilizer industry, and Meth Pure, designed for biogas purification without methane loss. Additionally, CCS TGR technology targets CO2 emissions from iron production processes. The firm’s advanced, energy-efficient carbon capture systems can be integrated into new power plants or retrofitted to existing facilities, allowing for the extraction of up to 90% of CO2 from flue gases. By providing scalable and cost-effective solutions, Carbon Clean Solutions helps industries decarbonize and take advantage of the value of captured carbon.

Raven

Venture Round in 2022
Raven is a producer of green hydrogen and synthetic fuels using organic waste. They transform waste destined for landfills into environmentally friendly, efficient, and profitable clean hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels with our patented Steam/CO2 Reformer technology. Raven was in 2018 and is based in Pinedale, Wyoming.

Solid Power

Series A in 2020
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of advanced solid-state rechargeable batteries that eliminate volatile and flammable liquid components. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating energy-dense and safe battery solutions for various applications, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, aircraft, and satellites. Solid Power's technology aims to enhance the performance of battery-powered devices by providing longer run times, improved safety, and reduced costs. As an industry leader in next-generation battery technology, Solid Power is positioned to significantly impact the future of energy storage and transportation.

Pmgrow

Venture Round in 2019
Pmgrow specializes in the development and marketing of battery swapping electric buses and sustainable energy storage systems. The company aims to promote a greener future by providing innovative energy-related technologies. Its offerings include electric vehicle membership services and IT-based management platforms, which facilitate access to sustainable solutions for clients. Through these initiatives, Pmgrow contributes to creating cleaner and more environmentally friendly transportation options.

EMVcon

Venture Round in 2019
EMVcon is an electric vehicle conversion company that offers plug-and-play electric vehicle conversion kits. The EMVcon bolt-on installation kit transforms a vehicle into an electric vehicle without custom fabrication. The plug-and-play feature allows the installer to execute electric vehicle conversion without an in-depth understanding of the complex electric powertrain. The kits come with mounting brackets, reducing the need for custom fabrication. The company also sells a general-purpose electric vehicle conversion kit without vehicle-specific mounting brackets that are still plug-and-play. The installer only needs to perform minor fabrication work to make mounting brackets for donor vehicles. The EMVcon kit comes with all necessary wiring for the electric conversion. The company has a team of engineers from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, and Offroad Extreme Korea. EMVcon was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in South Korea.

Solid Power

Series A in 2018
Solid Power Inc. is a developer of advanced solid-state rechargeable batteries that eliminate volatile and flammable liquid components. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, the company focuses on creating energy-dense and safe battery solutions for various applications, including portable electronics, electric vehicles, aircraft, and satellites. Solid Power's technology aims to enhance the performance of battery-powered devices by providing longer run times, improved safety, and reduced costs. As an industry leader in next-generation battery technology, Solid Power is positioned to significantly impact the future of energy storage and transportation.

Sila

Series D in 2018
Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. specializes in developing advanced materials for batteries that enhance energy density. The company serves various sectors, including automotive, consumer electronics, electric utilities, and aerospace, by providing innovative battery materials chemistry. Founded in 2011 and based in Alameda, California, Sila collaborates closely with leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support their product development timelines and partners with battery manufacturers to facilitate commercial cell production.

Enevate

Series C in 2017
Enevate Corporation specializes in the development of silicon-dominant lithium-ion batteries, focusing on advanced technologies that enhance the performance of electric vehicles (EVs). The company’s HD-Energy and XFC-Energy technologies enable ultrafast charging, achieving a full charge in just five minutes, while also providing high energy density and low-temperature functionality. Enevate's batteries are designed for compatibility with various devices, including smartphones, ultrathin laptops, wearables, drones, and electric vehicles, thereby facilitating the rapid adoption of EVs by mimicking the refueling experience of gas-powered cars. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Irvine, California, Enevate has amassed a substantial portfolio of over 250 patents and has attracted significant investment from notable firms such as Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, LG Chem, and Samsung, raising over $110 million to date.

Seeo

Series E in 2014
Seeo, Inc. develops and manufactures rechargeable lithium polymer batteries. It serves transportation, electric grid, telecommunication backup, and other markets. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Hayward, California with facilities in Shanghai, China. As of August 16, 2015, Seeo, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH.

Intematix

Series D in 2008
Intematix Corporation engages in developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling nano, bulk, and thin film materials to light and imaging markets. The company offers phosphors materials for LED, CCFL, CFL, and security/detection applications; lighting solutions; and energy storage/clean energy materials technologies, including fuel cell and battery materials. It also provides chips and silicones in the greater China market. Intematix Corporation was founded in 2000 and is based in Fremont, California with a technology center in Yang Mei, Taiwan.

Intematix

Series C in 2006
Intematix Corporation engages in developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling nano, bulk, and thin film materials to light and imaging markets. The company offers phosphors materials for LED, CCFL, CFL, and security/detection applications; lighting solutions; and energy storage/clean energy materials technologies, including fuel cell and battery materials. It also provides chips and silicones in the greater China market. Intematix Corporation was founded in 2000 and is based in Fremont, California with a technology center in Yang Mei, Taiwan.
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