Samsung Ventures America (SVA) is the US office for Samsung's US investment activities. The primary responsibilities of the group are to source, qualify, and build relationships with various technology related companies. Our major investment areas include semiconductor, materials, telecommunication, software, Internet, mobile service, security, enterprise solution, bio engineering and medical industry, film/video industry, while potential investment subjects range from start-ups to established companies that are about to be listed in the stock market. Currently, the group has $1.8+ Billion under management, and is expected to grow and invest up to approximately $300M over the next two to three years.
Responsible for leading Samsung Venture’s investment activity and building a pipeline of technology companies relevant to the company. This role will focus on datacenter technologies including new computing architecture and storage solutions.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Identify companies and technologies of financial interest to Samsung Ventures for early, mid, and late stage investments
This individual will lead the investment team around technology and strategic direction
Map investment trends and develop a pipeline of companies for partnership or acquisition
Make selected minority investments in areas aligned with Samsung Ventures strategy
Responsible for supporting US-based portfolio companies subsequent to investment
Objective both strategic and financial
Improve Samsung Ventures reputation, image and visibility within the entrepreneurial ecosystem
Communicate broadly to the ecosystem where Samsung Ventures has and can add value
Required Skills and Experience:
10+ years of relevant technology and investment experience
3+ years of VC investment
MBA preferred. Must have at least a Masters degree in Engineering
Ability to take a hypothesis-driven approach to investment decision-making
Financial modeling and superior analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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