Senior Manager

Samsung Ventures Overview: 

Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC) is the corporate venture capital arm of Samsung Group and one of the most active and well-established CVCs in the world. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Seoul, Korea, SVIC has built a 25+ year track record of backing transformative technology companies at the frontier of innovation.

With ~$3 billion in assets under management and a deployment pace of approximately $200 million annually, SVIC operates across six global offices spanning the United States, Europe, Israel, India, China, and Japan. Since inception, SVIC has completed over 650 investments and more than 115 successful exits, partnering with founders who are pioneering breakthroughs across AI, robotics, semiconductors, cybersecurity, digital health, life sciences, clean energy, and beyond.

Samsung Ventures America (SVA), based in Mountain View, CA and Boston, MA, serves as SVIC’s U.S. and Canada hub. SVA is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and championing investments in high-growth technology companies whose innovations align with the strategic priorities of Samsung-affiliated business units. Backed by the resources and reach of the broader Samsung ecosystem, SVA offers portfolio companies far more than capital, including access to Samsung’s global distribution channels, deep technical expertise, and collaborative R&D opportunities.

Core Investment Themes

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of Investments at Samsung Ventures America is an experienced investment professional who combines strong knowledge of frontier technologies, such as AI, robotics, and semiconductors, with hands-on venture capital experience. This individual will support SVA’s investment strategy in the U.S., sourcing and evaluating emerging technologies aligned with Samsung’s strategic priorities.

Working closely with SVA leadership and SVIC headquarters investment teams, the Senior Manager participates in the full lifecycle of investment activities, contributes to cross-border deal collaboration, and supports the development of SVA’s local investment practice. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of technology scouting, venture investing, and corporate strategy.

Position Responsibilities:

• Investment Leadership

  • Source, evaluate, and support investments in breakthrough technologies that drive strategic outcomes for Samsung-affiliated business units.
  • Contribute to annual investment goals across new deals, follow-on investments, and portfolio exits.
  • Conduct technical due diligence and support term negotiations for HQ’s investment review targets.

  Ecosystem & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Support SVA’s presence and reputation within the VC/CVC ecosystem through networking, conference participation, and deal sourcing activities.
  • Maintain strong relationships with visiting LPs (Samsung Business Units) and serve as a trusted liaison during U.S. engagements.
  • Represent SVA at industry events and build relationships across the venture community.

  Portfolio Management & Governance

  • Support post-investment collaboration with portfolio companies, including preparation for Board of Directors and observer seat meetings.
  • Contribute to value creation initiatives across the portfolio, leveraging Samsung’s global resources and business unit relationships.

  Organizational & Cross-Border Collaboration

  • Support the expansion of SVA’s performance through collaboration with HQ investment teams and global SVIC offices.
  • Attend and actively contribute to the Investment Committee, Technology Advisory Committee, and regular HQ and team meetings.
  • Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and help develop best practices for deal sourcing and evaluation.

Required Skills:

• 4–8+ years of total professional experience
• 1–4+ years in venture capital, corporate venture capital, or related investment roles
• BS in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Track record of contributing to deal execution across multiple investments, with increasing deal responsibility

• Skills & Expertise

  • Solid industry and technology fluency, particularly in deep tech, with growing ability to form independent investment judgment.
  • Exposure to investment committee (IC) discussions and deal review processes.
  • Experience supporting portfolio management activities, including monitoring investments and contributing to follow-on or exit decisions.

  Leadership & Communication

  • Strong communicator who can build rapport with founders, co-investors (VCs/CVCs), and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to represent the firm at industry events and contribute to its growing presence within the venture ecosystem.
  • Collaborative mindset with comfort operating across cultures and time zones in a global corporate environment.