Samsung Catalyst Fund
Corporate VCSan Jose · Seed–Late Stage · 13 people tracked
Investment thesis
Samsung Catalyst Fund seeks to invest in technologies that deliver tangible benefits to society and enable life-changing innovations. The fund leverages Samsung's industry leadership and global platform to identify and work with entrepreneurs whose disruptive solutions can achieve scale, while fostering mutual growth and co-prosperity with portfolio companies, external partners, and communities worldwide.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 13 people
from the firm's website
Head of the Samsung Catalyst Fund.
Rutie Adar serves as the primary liaison in Israel for startups, mature companies, and academic institutions seeking collaboration with Samsung's deep-tech AI infrastructure. With 32 years of experience in consumer semiconductors, she has held roles spanning marketing, strategy, business development, and investments. Since joining Samsung in 2010, she has led technology sourcing for Samsung Semiconductors and founded the company's Strategy & Innovation Center in Israel in 2013.
Adry Elmilady is an Investment Principal at Samsung Catalyst Fund, Samsung Electronics' venture capital fund focusing on deep tech and AI infrastructure. He previously held positions in corporate strategy, business development, and product marketing at Meta Platforms, Samsung Electronics, and Qualcomm, with expertise spanning 5G, artificial intelligence, data center and cloud technologies. He holds an MBA from UC Berkeley, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Alexandria University in Egypt.
What they invest in
from 14 of 74 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×11Cloud Computing ×7Hardware ×6Deep Tech ×4Semiconductors ×4Data & Infrastructure ×2Enterprise Software ×2IoT ×2
HQs:United States×6Germany×1
Investments · showing 60 of 74
founders shown can be your intro pathAfero develops an IoT platform that enables manufacturers to build and secure connected devices across consumer, industrial, and enterprise applications. The platform powers millions of devices for 200+ product categories and provides security, reliability, AI-ready data, and over-the-air update capabilities.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityIoT<UNKNOWN>
Commsignia develops C-ITS and V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technologies that connect vehicles with road infrastructure and each other to enhance traffic safety and optimize traffic flow. The company provides a cloud and client platform, hardware middleware, APIs, and analytics for secure communication among vehicles, infrastructure devices, and third-party data sources.
Cloud ComputingIoTMobility & Transportation
Unknown - Founded by industry experts and respected scientists
Unified hybrid cloud computing and data management leader
Genome Medical provides telehealth-enabled genetic services, including counseling, testing, and clinical trial access, primarily for individuals with rare conditions. The company partners with hospitals, health systems, and life sciences organizations to expand access to expert genetic guidance.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Groq designs and manufactures the LPU (Language Processing Unit), a chip purpose-built for AI inference, and operates GroqCloud, a platform for running inference workloads with low latency and cost efficiency across global data centers.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingSemiconductors
Normal Computing develops software and hardware infrastructure optimizing AI models for physical systems through custom silicon design and advanced EDA tools. The company works with semiconductor design and manufacturing institutions to align hardware architecture with the computational demands of modern AI workloads.
AI & Machine LearningHardwareSemiconductorsSan Francisco, US
Unknown
Rescale provides cloud-based engineering and R&D platform with simulation, modeling, and digital engineering tools for enterprise engineering teams across multiple industries. The platform offers pre-configured workflows, software integrations, and enterprise security controls to accelerate innovation and discovery in engineering and scientific research.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeep TechDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Joris Poort(Founder and Chief Executive Officer)inAdam McKenzie(Founder and Chief Technology Officer)in
SambaNova develops an integrated AI platform designed to help enterprises deploy and manage AI workloads efficiently. The company serves enterprises seeking to leverage foundation models and AI infrastructure for transforming their operations.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHardwareSemiconductorsPalo Alto, US
Kunle Olukotun(Co-founder & Chief Technologist)Rodrigo Liang(Co-founder & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Samsung Catalyst Fund invest at?
- Samsung Catalyst Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Samsung Catalyst Fund focus on?
- Samsung Catalyst Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Deep Tech, Digital Health, Hardware, Healthtech, IoT, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors.
- Where is Samsung Catalyst Fund located?
- Samsung Catalyst Fund is headquartered in San Jose, US.
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