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David Goldschmidt

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Managing Director, Head of the Fund at Samsung Catalyst Fund

Israel

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Adry ElmiladyunlockedDavid: together at Samsung Catalyst Fund (2023–2026)
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About

David (Dede) Goldschmidt leads Samsung Catalyst Fund, overseeing deep tech AI infrastructure investments across data center and cloud, AI, networking and 5G, automotive, sensors, and quantum computing. He previously founded Valley Venture Capital and was Managing Partner and CEO at Mofet Technology Fund, and earlier held product and business development roles at ADC Broadband and Teledata Communications. He holds an M.S. in Solid State Physics and a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from Tel Aviv University.

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Experience

  1. Samsung ElectronicsSVP, Head of Samsung Semiconductor Innovation Center (SSIC)current2025 — present
  2. Samsung Catalyst FundSVP & Managing Director, Head of the Fundcurrent2021 — present
  3. Samsung Catalyst FundVP & Managing Director, Head of Europe & Israel2018 — 2021
  4. Samsung Catalyst FundManaging Director, Head of Israel2015 — 2018
  5. Valley Venture Capital L.P.General Partner2006 — 2015
  6. Mofet Venture Capital FundManaging Partner and CEO2001 — 2006
  7. ADCVP Marketing, Product Management and Business Development (Broadband Access Group)1999 — 2001
  8. Teledata Communications (acquired by ADC)Director of Business Development1996 — 1999
  9. Teledata Communications (acquired by ADC)Sales and Marketing Manager1992 — 1996

Skills & more

Venture Capital99Start-ups68Business Development27Corporate Development39Entrepreneurship28Private Equity25Angel Investing18Mergers4Strategic Partnerships26Due Diligence9Business Strategy19Strategy14
+10 moreProduct ManagementInvestmentsMergers & AcquisitionsExecutive ManagementVenture FinancingCorporate FinanceEarly Stage CompaniesPrivate PlacementsGo-to-market StrategyM&A experience

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Colleagues at Samsung Catalyst Fund

Adry Elmilady
Investment Principal at Samsung Catalyst Fund
Amit Shofar
Sr. Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst Fund
Cindy Dole
Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Samsung Catalyst Fund
Gil Rotenberg
Investment Principal at Samsung Catalyst Fund
Hamid Rategh
Venture Technology Director at Samsung Catalyst Fund
Ian Clow
Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst Fund
Jayeon Yoo
Head of Finance Operations at Samsung Catalyst Fund
Jonathan Charles
Investment Director at Samsung Catalyst Fund

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Goldschmidt?
David (Dede) Goldschmidt leads Samsung Catalyst Fund, overseeing deep tech AI infrastructure investments across data center and cloud, AI, networking and 5G, automotive, sensors, and quantum computing. He previously founded Valley Venture Capital and was Managing Partner and CEO at Mofet Technology Fund, and earlier held product and business development roles at ADC Broadband and Teledata Communications. He holds an M.S. in Solid State Physics and a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from Tel Aviv University.
Where does David Goldschmidt work?
David Goldschmidt is Managing Director, Head of the Fund at Samsung Catalyst Fund.
Where did David Goldschmidt go to school?
David Goldschmidt studied at Tel Aviv University (Master of Science - MS, Solid State Physics); Tel Aviv University (Bachelor of Science - BS, Physics & Mathematics).

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