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hynix launches SK hynix Ventures in Silicon Valley
By Jie Ye-eun, The Korea Herald - SK
hynix said Friday it had launched SK hynix Ventures, a corporate venture
capital brand in Silicon Valley, as the memory chipmaker expands its investment
activities into artificial intelligence technologies and next-generation AI
infrastructure.
The company unveiled the new brand at
its inaugural “SK hynix Ventures Day” in Silicon Valley on Thursday. The event
brought together global venture capital firms and startup representatives to
discuss investment opportunities and technology partnerships.
The event was attended by SK hynix CEO
Kwak Noh-jung, other company executives, startup representatives and investors
specializing in AI computing, data centers and related technologies.
SK hynix has operated a corporate
venture capital organization since 2015, investing in the semiconductor and
emerging technology sectors through direct investments and fund commitments.
Active across major technology markets
including the US, China, Israel and Japan, SK hynix said returns on its venture
investments had exceeded twice its cumulative investment. Its activities have
also helped the company identify new supply chains and customers through
technology collaborations, including joint equipment development and
proof-of-concept projects with portfolio companies.
With the launch of SK hynix Ventures,
the company plans to expand its role beyond technology discovery and pursue
broader collaboration across the AI ecosystem.
The new investment focus will cover
areas including AI computing, data center infrastructure, system software and
optical interconnect technologies, as SK hynix seeks opportunities in sectors
expected to support AI applications.
At the event, participating startups
shared views on developments in AI infrastructure, including advances in
computing, memory systems, software solutions and optical technologies aimed at
improving the performance and energy efficiency of AI data centers.
"Competitiveness in the AI era
stems not just from rapidly securing innovative technologies, but from
ecosystem capabilities where customers, partners, and startups create new value
together," Kwak said.
"Through SK hynix Ventures, we will
support the growth of promising companies and grow into a global partner that
jointly designs the future of AI infrastructure based on strategic investments
and technological cooperation."
