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About

Samick MATZ Ventures Co., Ltd.

The Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) firm of Samick THK, a midsized Daegu-based company with 60-year history of leading industrial automation in Korea.
We focus on discovering and investing in domestic and overseas start-ups with relevant core technologies to create new businesses and strategic synergies with our parent company, Samick THK.
As a strong partner to entrepreneurs, we are dedicated to helping startups grow into companies that create the highest value in space and motion.

FAQ

  • Q

    What sectors does SAMCIK MATZ VENTURES usually invest in?

    Basically, We mostly invest in deep-tech startups related to our parent company's new businesses, such as robotics, smart factories, artificial intelligence, secondary batteries, and semiconductor equipment. But, We also actively assess and invest in companies with potential and competitiveness, regardless of the sector.

  • Q

    What stage of startups does SAMICK MATZ VENTURES usually invest in?

    While our primary focus lies in investing in startups at the Series A, We're still open to considering opportunities in later stages, depending on the circumstances.

  • Q

    What benefits can you gain through SAMICK MATZ VENTURES' investment?

    The startups funded by Samick Matz Ventures can not only have the chance to participate in Samick THK's open innovation and expand into both domestic and international markets, but also receive practical support required by founders and startup companies in various aspects.

History

2024
04
  • Registered as a designated start-up planner with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
2023
09
  • Registered with the CVC Council of the Korea Venture Capital Association
08
  • 1st MATZ ABB Tech Venture Capital Investment Association formed
07
  • Seoul office of Samick MATZ Ventures opened
05
  • Agreement signed with Daegu Scaleup Hub to operate Scaleup Acceleration (Partners) Program
    (2023.05.22. ~ 2023.11.30.)
  • Appointed as a VC Partner of the Korea Technology Finance Corporation
04
  • Agreement signed for the Daegu Metropolitan City Private Investment-Linked Technology Commercialization Support Project in 2023
    (2023.04.13. ~ 2025.04.12.)
03
  • Head office of Samick MATZ Ventures opened
2022
12
  • Registered as an SME start-up investment company with the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
10
  • Company incorporated

CI

The corporate identity (CI) of Samick MATZ reflects the company's expansive global presence, drawing inspiration from Samick THK's Heritage & New Era spirit.
The MATZ CI, which symbolizes being unconfined and connected to the outside world, reflects not only MATZ's boundless growth through strategic connections,
but also its unwavering commitment to change and innovation.

Corporate Colors

Under no circumstances may the form, size, proportions, etc. of any lettering be arbitrarily altered, and any use of the manuscript must be enlarged, reduced, or copied based on the manual.

MATZ Red

Process color M100% + Y60% + B20%
PANTONE COLOR 192C

MATZ Grey

Process color C10% + B80%
PANTONE Coolgray 11 C

MATZ Blue

Process color C82% + M65%
PANTONE COLOR 2726C

MATZ Silver

PANTONE COLOR 877 C

MATZ Gold

PANTONE COLOR 873 C