Samsung Electronics has officially disclosed a strategic investment in a new venture capital fund, SVIC No. 82, managed by Samsung Venture Investment Co., Ltd. The investment is aimed at fostering technical and business collaborations through equity investments in domestic and international semiconductor startups.
The total commitment to the fund is 500 billion KRW (~$349.7M USD based on 1430 KRW/USD), consisting of a 495 billion KRW (~$346.2M USD based on 1430 KRW/USD) contribution from Samsung Electronics and a 5 billion KRW (~$3.5M USD based on 1430 KRW/USD) contribution from Samsung Venture Investment Co., Ltd.
The investment was approved by the Board of Directors on July 30, 2026, with all five independent directors in attendance. The fund is expected to be joined in August 2026, with a projected duration of 13 years, during which capital will be called as investment opportunities arise.