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Samsung Electronics Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Hardware & IoT · Hardware

Samsung Electronics is a global technology company that operates in various areas of the electronics industry, including consumer electronics, information technology, mobile communications, and device solutions. The company is involved in the development, manufacturing, and sale of a wide range of consumer products, such as mobile phones, tablets, TVs, home theater systems, digital cameras, and home appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and ovens. Additionally, it offers PCs, peripherals, printers, memory and storage products, healthcare and medical equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, and LED lighting solutions. The company is also involved in semiconductor manufacturing, cyber game match hosting, venture capital investments, sponsoring sports teams and games, credit management, and logistics services. Samsung Electronics operates in various regions worldwide, including Korea, China, North and Latin America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and Africa. The company also provides repair services and consultation for electronic devices and communication systems.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Samsung Electronics ranks #8 globally and #1 in South Korea. It ranks #3 in the Hardware & IoT industry and #1 in the Hardware subindustry.

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Corporate Startup Activity Index
#8
Industry
Hardware & IoT
#3
Subindustry
Hardware
#1
National · South Korea
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#1
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Key metrics

Samsung Electronics Startup Activity Metrics

Samsung Electronics has supported 714 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $123 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 8 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore Samsung Electronics's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

Samsung Electronics has deployed more than $3.4 billion in startup investments through Samsung NEXT and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.

The company currently runs 8 active startup programs supporting 714 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm Samsung NEXT has invested in over 330 startups since it was founded in 2013.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Hardware & IoT, and Fintech, categories where Samsung Electronics's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where Samsung Electronics-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Samsung Electronics. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

Samsung Electronics Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

Samsung Electronics engages startups through 8 active programs, supporting 714 startups in total based on our database.

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Samsung C-Lab Outside
Cohort Program
Cohort Program
Samsung Catalyst Fund
Samsung Catalyst Fund
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2013
Investment Program
The Samsung Catalyst Fund is Samsung Electronics’ evergreen multi-stage venture capital fund that invests in the new data economy and strategic ideas for Samsung’s mobile, device solutions an
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Samsung Developer Conference (SDC)
Ecosystem Activation · est. 2013
Ecosystem Activation Program
Samsung's annual developer conference for its platform ecosystem (Tizen, SmartThings, Bixby, One UI); SDC24 marked a decade of the event.
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Samsung Electronics — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
1 startup
Samsung Life Science Fund
Samsung Life Science Fund
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2019
Investment Program
Samsung Life Science Fund is an investment firm.
Samsung NEXT
Samsung NEXT
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 2013
Investment Program
Samsung NEXT Ventures is an investment arm of Samsung NEXT, a multifaceted innovation group within Samsung Electronics dedicated to identifying new growth opportunities that will define the n
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Samsung Next Generative AI Mobile Experiences Hackathon
Startup Activation
Startup Activation Program
48-hour hackathon run by Samsung Next for developers and designers building mobile-first generative AI projects, with tech and VC leaders present.
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Samsung NEXT Q Fund
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
39 startups
Samsung Ventures
Samsung Ventures
Corporate Venture / Investment · est. 1999
Investment Program
The primary responsibilities of the group are to source, qualify, and invest in technology related companies. Our major investment areas include semiconductors, materials, mobile service, int
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Solve for Tomorrow
Ecosystem Activation
Ecosystem Activation Program
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics's top 5 associated startups have raised 48% of the $123 billion raised in the last ten years across all 714 associated startups, led by Anthropic at $42.2 billion. Samsung Electronics is associated with 670 active startups and 44 exits. Samsung NEXT supports the largest number of startups, with 330 associated startups.

Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.

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Startups associated with Samsung Electronics
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
AnthropicAnthropicSB 834Software & DataSan FranciscoDirect InvestmentSamsung Ventures
SwiggySwiggySB 822Software & DataBangaloreDirect InvestmentSamsung Ventures
PerplexityPerplexitySB 821Software & DataSan FranciscoProgram InvestmentSamsung NEXT
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. Samsung Electronics ranks #8 globally and #1 in South Korea. It accounts for 7.9% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Hardware & IoT industry and 78.4% of the activity generated by corporations in South Korea. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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