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 Self-driving

Neubility

Series A in 2023
Neubility is a company that specializes in self-driving delivery robots, aimed at transforming urban logistics and last-mile delivery services. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, one of Asia's most densely populated cities, Neubility leverages vision-based localization and path-planning technologies to facilitate autonomous deliveries. The company focuses on providing a reliable and cost-effective delivery solution for businesses and consumers, enabling them to streamline their logistics without human intervention. With thousands of deliveries executed every second, Neubility is redefining the delivery landscape in urban settings.

Phantom AI

Series C in 2023
Phantom AI, Inc. is a technology company based in Burlingame, California, focused on developing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) for autonomous vehicles. Founded in 2016, the company offers a range of innovative solutions, including PhantomVision, a deep learning-based computer vision system that supports the detection of vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and traffic signals. Additionally, Phantom AI provides PhantomFusion, a sensor fusion platform that integrates data from various sensors like cameras, radar, LiDAR, and ultrasonic devices to create a comprehensive environmental model. The company also features PhantomDrive, a vehicle control solution that ensures safe and natural vehicle movement by accurately predicting the motion of detected objects. By delivering high-performance AI solutions at a competitive price, Phantom AI aims to democratize access to ADAS technology, ultimately enhancing safety and driving enjoyment while laying the groundwork for future self-driving capabilities.

Lumotive

Venture Round in 2023
Lumotive develops programmable optical semiconductors and solid-state lidar systems that use light-control metasurfaces to enable compact, software-defined beam steering for sensing and perception across autonomous vehicles, robotics, mobile devices, and industrial automation. Its silicon-based beam steering chips are designed to reduce lidar size, cost, and complexity while delivering improved performance and reliability for 3D sensing and AI computing. Founded in 2017, Lumotive is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Lumotive

Venture Round in 2022
Lumotive develops programmable optical semiconductors and solid-state lidar systems that use light-control metasurfaces to enable compact, software-defined beam steering for sensing and perception across autonomous vehicles, robotics, mobile devices, and industrial automation. Its silicon-based beam steering chips are designed to reduce lidar size, cost, and complexity while delivering improved performance and reliability for 3D sensing and AI computing. Founded in 2017, Lumotive is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

TriEye

Series B in 2021
TriEye Ltd., established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializes in developing Short Wave Infrared (SWIR) sensing solutions for autonomous vehicles. The company's core business involves creating CMOS-based SWIR sensors that enable clear imaging and accurate depth perception in challenging driving conditions such as darkness, rain, fog, and dust. TriEye's proprietary technology significantly reduces costs compared to existing industry rates while delivering reliable image data, thereby enhancing vehicle safety and autonomy.

EVAR

Series A in 2021
EVAR develops autonomous robotic charging systems for electric vehicles. Their technology enables convenient, hazard-aware charging through license plate or QR code recognition.

EVAR

Venture Round in 2019
EVAR develops autonomous robotic charging systems for electric vehicles. Their technology enables convenient, hazard-aware charging through license plate or QR code recognition.

CARVI

Series A in 2016
CarVi, Inc. is a technology company based in San Jose, California, that specializes in developing advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and a data platform for analyzing driving behavior and habits. Founded in 2014, CarVi offers a unique solution that combines a vision-based ADAS with a contextual data platform, enabling the collection of critical information related to driver behavior, 3D road data, and environmental conditions. The company's technology enhances safety by minimizing accident risks and includes features such as smoke detection, drunk driving detection, parking violation detection, and keyless lock/unlock solutions tailored for insurance providers, fleet operators, and car-sharing services. With its experience as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the automotive sector, CarVi is now concentrating on telematics, a rapidly growing market projected to reach significant valuations in the coming years. The data collected by CarVi holds essential value for the development of self-driving cars, particularly through the creation of comprehensive 3D road maps.
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