Investor – AI and Robotics
About the job
- Undergraduate or an advanced degree in computer science, or engineering related field
- Highly successful 3+ years of full time technical experience from industry or startups, or equivalent experience if this has been gained parallel to your research for an advanced technical degree
- Strong domain knowledge of an area of tech focus for Samsung Next - specifically seeking AI, Robotics, Edge/Cloud Infrastructure expertise
- Genuinely intellectually curious and passion for technology and startups
- Thrives at playing many positions in an unstructured environment
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong relationships, particularly in the startup ecosystem
- Displays high EQ and is a team oriented contributor
- Outstanding analytical and communication skills - able to simplify the complex, synthesize information and provide pointed insights
- Available to travel regularly
- Previous angel or personal investing background a plus
- Experience navigating in a large corporate organization is a plus
- Source investment opportunities. This will first and foremost involve growing, establishing and leveraging strong relationships with founders and investors in our key focus areas of AI, robotics, edge infrastructure, blockchain, healthtech, mediatech, and fintech.
- Evaluate early-stage investment opportunities with thorough due diligence on technology, team, market, and product.
- Communicate investment cases effectively from deal discussion through deal closure.
- Contribute to learnings and insights by developing a sharp and informed point of view communicated through written investment memos and active participation in deal discussion.
- Provide a supportive and responsive experience to the founders and builders we work with.
About the company
Samsung Next funds and supports bold founders building transformative technologies in AI, intelligent machines, healthtech, consumer services, and frontier tech. It operates as Samsung’s corporate venture arm, providing capital, mentorship, and hands-on support to help startups scale, with access to Samsung’s resources, customers, and global network. The product is not a consumer app but a service for startups: funding combined with operational help, go-to-market support, and strategic partnerships that leverage Samsung’s platforms. The company differentiates itself through its tight integration with a global hardware and consumer electronics giant, enabling portfolio companies to pilot, validate, and deploy at scale within Samsung’s ecosystem. Its goal is to identify and back ambitious founders whose technologies can transform industries and eventually reach widespread adoption through Samsung’s reach and infrastructure.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$6.6B
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Samsung Next made seven investments by May 2026, including Gray Swan AI.
- Its 2026 bets span Deep Infra, Parasail, Beacon Biosignals, and Graphon AI.
- The portfolio already includes 24 unicorns, reinforcing access to breakout founders.
What critics are saying
- Samsung Electronics cut 739 U.S. roles in July 2026, signaling tighter corporate priorities.
- Reuters reported Samsung SDS America flagged 179 more cuts, compounding parent-company distraction.
- If Samsung reallocates capital toward core chips, Next loses strategic support and relevance.
What makes Samsung Next unique
- Samsung Next leverages Samsung Electronics distribution, supply chain, and product physics.
- It backs 350+ portfolio companies across AI, robotics, health, software, and consumer.
- It writes minority checks from $50K to $25M, staying founder-friendly.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours