Samsung Venture Investment Corporation

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation is the corporate venture arm of Samsung Electronics, founded in 1999 and based in Seoul. It maintains a global presence with activity in innovation hubs such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing, and it backs emerging technology startups across Europe, Asia, and North America. The firm sources and invests in technology companies at multiple stages, from early-stage to pre-IPO, focusing on areas including semiconductors, materials, mobile services, internet, software, security, and enterprise solutions, as well as bioengineering and medical tech. Its investment approach targets companies developing AI, robotics, augmented and virtual reality, cybersecurity, 5G, next generation displays, battery technology, digital health, and insurtech, among others, to support shaping future technologies.

Robert Ashcraft

Investment Director

Ju Won Cha

Managing Partner

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

Russ Chaney

Principal

Myungseok Choi

Investment Director

Past deals in Hospitality

XYZ

Series A in 2022
XYZ, Inc. is a service robot startup focused on integrating artificial intelligence into everyday life through innovative robotic solutions. The company specializes in developing a range of service robots aimed at automating tasks in retail and hospitality environments. Notable products include a barista robot designed for coffee preparation, an ice cream robot for serving desserts, and a food and beverage delivery robot. These robots are tailored to meet the specific needs of businesses, enhancing efficiency and customer experience. XYZ has established partnerships with major brands such as Porsche Korea, Hyundai Motor Company, and Grand Walkerhill Hotel, marking significant achievements in the application of its technology across various sectors.

HappyEasyGo

Series C in 2022
HappyEasyGo is an Indian online travel company offering affordable flight tickets from various airlines like IndiGo, Jet Airways, GoAir, SpiceJet, AirAsia, Vistara, and Air India. It also provides verified hotel bookings and special offers on flight tickets.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2020
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a hospitality management company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Korean and Japanese markets. Established in 2015, it is recognized as the largest vacation rental management company in its region. H2O Hospitality offers a range of services including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, as well as reservation and inventory management. The company utilizes an innovative property management system (PMS) that automates operational flows by linking calendars between guests, rooms, and housekeepers, thereby significantly reducing fixed operational costs and enhancing facility yield. Additionally, H2O Hospitality provides digital management solutions to streamline operations for vacation rental properties, facilitating bookings from various online travel agencies and optimizing customer attraction.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2020
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a hospitality management company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Korean and Japanese markets. Established in 2015, it is recognized as the largest vacation rental management company in its region. H2O Hospitality offers a range of services including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, as well as reservation and inventory management. The company utilizes an innovative property management system (PMS) that automates operational flows by linking calendars between guests, rooms, and housekeepers, thereby significantly reducing fixed operational costs and enhancing facility yield. Additionally, H2O Hospitality provides digital management solutions to streamline operations for vacation rental properties, facilitating bookings from various online travel agencies and optimizing customer attraction.

HappyEasyGo

Series B in 2019
HappyEasyGo is an Indian online travel company offering affordable flight tickets from various airlines like IndiGo, Jet Airways, GoAir, SpiceJet, AirAsia, Vistara, and Air India. It also provides verified hotel bookings and special offers on flight tickets.

HappyEasyGo

Series B in 2019
HappyEasyGo is an Indian online travel company offering affordable flight tickets from various airlines like IndiGo, Jet Airways, GoAir, SpiceJet, AirAsia, Vistara, and Air India. It also provides verified hotel bookings and special offers on flight tickets.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2018
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a hospitality management company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Korean and Japanese markets. Established in 2015, it is recognized as the largest vacation rental management company in its region. H2O Hospitality offers a range of services including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, as well as reservation and inventory management. The company utilizes an innovative property management system (PMS) that automates operational flows by linking calendars between guests, rooms, and housekeepers, thereby significantly reducing fixed operational costs and enhancing facility yield. Additionally, H2O Hospitality provides digital management solutions to streamline operations for vacation rental properties, facilitating bookings from various online travel agencies and optimizing customer attraction.

H2O Hospitality

Series B in 2017
H2O Hospitality, Ltd. is a hospitality management company based in Seoul, South Korea, specializing in the Korean and Japanese markets. Established in 2015, it is recognized as the largest vacation rental management company in its region. H2O Hospitality offers a range of services including profit management, housekeeping and facility management, customer call response, online sales and marketing, as well as reservation and inventory management. The company utilizes an innovative property management system (PMS) that automates operational flows by linking calendars between guests, rooms, and housekeepers, thereby significantly reducing fixed operational costs and enhancing facility yield. Additionally, H2O Hospitality provides digital management solutions to streamline operations for vacation rental properties, facilitating bookings from various online travel agencies and optimizing customer attraction.
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