Samsung Ventures

Samsung Ventures, established in 1999, is a corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Electronics, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. The firm invests globally in emerging technology companies, with a focus on semiconductors, mobile services, internet, software, security, enterprise solutions, bioengineering, and medical sectors. Its investment portfolio spans early-stage startups to pre-IPO companies, with an annual investment budget of $250 million and over $1.8 billion under management. Samsung Ventures operates from key innovation hubs worldwide, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Boston, London, Tel Aviv, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Beijing, to identify and support pioneering startups in areas such as AI, robotics, augmented/virtual reality, and digital health.

Liam Ahn

Principal

Robert Ashcraft

Investment Director

Ju Won Cha

Managing Partner

Jaeseok Cha

Investment Director

Myungseok Choi

Investment Director

Jeongheon Gwak

Investment Director

Uiseok Hwang

Investment Director

TaeWoo Jeon

Investment Director

Jihong Kim

Managing Director, Samsung Ventures America

Han Seong Kim

Investment Director

Junyeong Kim

Investment Director

Jongwook Kim

Investment Director

Minjoo Kim

Investment Director

Donghyun Kim

Investment Director

Eunji Ko

Investment Director

KyungNam Ko

Investment Director

JaeHo Koh

Investment Director

Helena Lee

Investment Director

Stan Lee

Investment Director

Jaemin Lee

Investment Director

Hyemin Lee

Senior Investment Manager

SunMin Lee

Investment Director

Claire Leurent

Managing Director

Sooyoun Lim

Investment Director

Michael Pachos

Managing Director and Head of Samsung Ventures America, East Coast

Wookyoung Park

Investment Director

Jinho 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 Wearables

Pison

Venture Round in 2025
Pison Technology, Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and marketing wearable devices. These devices are designed to capture and filter signals sent to the nervous system, primarily serving individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Pison's innovative, non-invasive electroneurography (ENG) algorithms and sensor array technology aim to optimize cognitive and physiological capabilities through gesture control, with applications in cognitive enhancement, disease diagnosis, management, and improving overall quality of life.

Earable Neuroscience

Convertible Note in 2023
Earable Neuroscience is a deep tech company focusing on building consumer wearables and solutions that unlock human potential through improved sleep and cognitive function. Earable was early-invested in by FoundersFund and Samsung Ventures. After 9 years of R&D at the University of Colorado and the University of Oxford, Earable invented FRENZ Brainband - a pioneering AI-powered sleep-aid wearable designed to track and stimulate brain activity in real time using science-backed personalized audio delivered via bone-conduction speakers.

Asleep

Series B in 2022
Asleep is a sleep technology company that specializes in non-contact sleep monitoring solutions. It develops AI-driven software and an application that analyze breathing patterns and movement during sleep. Utilizing the Internet of Things, Asleep's technology tracks various bio-signals to diagnose sleep stages and disorders. The company also provides personalized content aimed at improving sleep quality, including light regulation and humidity control features. By offering these innovative tools, Asleep aims to help users fall asleep and wake up naturally, ultimately enhancing their overall rest and well-being.

DiaMonTech

Venture Round in 2022
DiaMonTech AG is a Berlin-based medical technology company founded in 2015, specializing in the design, development, and commercialization of non-invasive blood glucose monitoring devices. Utilizing proprietary laser-based photo-thermal detection technology, DiaMonTech offers solutions that allow diabetes patients to measure their glucose levels without the pain of finger pricking or the need for blood samples. The company has developed several innovative products, including D-BASE, a shoebox-sized device for conducting human trials, D-pocket, a portable device for frequent glucose level tracking, and D-BAND, a wearable device that continuously monitors blood glucose levels. Through these advancements, DiaMonTech aims to improve the quality of life for individuals managing diabetes.

Human API

Series C in 2020
Human API is a health data network that facilitates the real-time sharing and viewing of health information across various platforms. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company connects consumers with their health data from a wide range of sources, including 90% of US hospitals, electronic medical records, pharmacies, labs, and over 300 wearable devices and wellness applications. The platform utilizes a machine learning-powered data pipeline to structure health data into a consistent format, making it accessible for medical researchers and scientists. Importantly, Human API empowers consumers by giving them full control over the sharing of their health information, while also providing companies with a streamlined method to access fragmented health data.

BlueSemi

Seed Round in 2020
BlueSemi is a revolution in connected customer-centric Health Tech. A company on a mission to bring a positive transformation into people’s lives by making holistic wellness an integral part of their life with their one-of-a-kind innovation. They leverage the fourth wave of technology including Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things to bring their vision into reality. Based out of India, BlueSemi is determined at blending together health, wellness, & cutting-edge technology to create a virtual world where people look up to explore, analyze, and optimize their lifestyle through real-time interactions, and with utmost comfort that makes self-care easy, interesting, and fun. They've built EYVA, the world's first non-invasive gadget to give 6 key vitals including non-invasive (no prick/no blood) Blood Glucose, ECG, Heart Rate, Spo2, HbA1c & Blood Pressure by a touch in just 60 seconds along with a whole new world, Anthea Realm where people can improve their lifestyles.

DigiLens

Debt Financing in 2020
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.

Pillo Health

Series A in 2019
Pillo Health is a company focused on enhancing the quality of life for patients managing their health at home through its innovative care delivery platform. Central to this platform is Pillo, an intelligent healthcare assistant designed to assist caregivers and health organizations in delivering improved care. Pillo manages medication schedules, provides personalized health and wellness information, and proactively delivers digital care plans to patients. Additionally, it facilitates communication between patients and care teams through smart notifications and video calling. Pillo Health also offers a software development kit (SDK) that allows partner organizations to create customized skills for the Pillo device, further expanding its capabilities in home healthcare management.

DigiLens

Series C in 2019
DigiLens Inc. is a technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, specializing in holographic waveguide display solutions for extended reality (XR) applications. Founded in 1997 and formerly known as SBG Labs, DigiLens has developed a patented optical platform and photopolymer technology that enables original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to create customizable XR devices for various sectors, including automotive, enterprise, consumer, avionics, and military. The company offers a range of products, such as the Crystal30 and Crystal50 lenses, which facilitate the design of waveguide-based displays. Additionally, DigiLens provides innovative solutions like the DigiLens AutoHUD, which enhances the field of view of traditional heads-up displays, and CrystalClear, an augmented reality heads-up display. Supporting its offerings, DigiLens also supplies light engines and hardware development kits, such as Insight30, to assist users in developing wearable devices.

8Cups

Seed Round in 2016
8Cups Inc. specializes in the development of innovative smart cups and water bottles that are compatible with smartphones. The company focuses on leveraging Bluetooth technology to track users' water intake, facilitating the monitoring of hydration levels. By collecting drinking and eating data, 8Cups aims to create a comprehensive platform that assists individuals in establishing healthy hydration habits and supports their dietary goals.

WELT

Seed Round in 2016
WELT is a company that specializes in smart wearable technology, focusing on health and wellness management through an innovative belt design. The smart belt is equipped with Bluetooth-enabled sensors that monitor various health metrics such as waist size, physical activity, sitting time, and eating habits. By providing users with insights into their wellness, WELT aims to promote healthier lifestyle choices and prevent metabolic risks. The accompanying application delivers personalized messages to help users manage their health effectively. Notably, the belt's sleek and elegant design allows it to resemble a traditional leather belt, making it both fashionable and functional. The device is rechargeable, with a battery life extending beyond seven days, ensuring continuous health tracking for users.

Novasentis

Series B in 2014
Novasentis, Inc. is a company that designs and develops advanced electro-mechanical polymer actuator and sensor technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, with additional locations in Pennsylvania, Japan, and Korea, Novasentis specializes in creating ultra-thin, flexible haptic actuators and sensors. These innovations are integral to a variety of applications, including keyboards, smartphones, wearable devices, gaming devices, and home appliances. The company's technology enables enhanced sensory interaction, allowing devices to deliver tactile feedback and sound effects that create engaging user experiences. By bridging the gap between consumer electronics and sensory interaction, Novasentis facilitates deeper physical and emotional connections between users and their devices. In June 2019, Novasentis became a subsidiary of KEMET Electronics Corporation.
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