SK hynix Launches 'SK hynix Ventures' in Silicon Valley to Expand Global AI Ecosystem Investment
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SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SK hynix Inc. (or "the company", www.skhynix.com ) announced today the launch of its corporate venture capital (CVC) brand, "SK hynix Ventures," aimed at expanding strategic partnerships within the global AI ecosystem and securing future innovative technologies. To mark the occasion, SK hynix held the inaugural "SK hynix Ventures Day" in Silicon Valley, where executives shared investment strategies with global venture capitalists and startup representatives while discussing future technological cooperation to respond to shifts in the AI industry. The event was attended by CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and key executive leadership, alongside representatives from global VC firms and executives from leading startups. Since 2015, SK hynix has operated a CVC organization, pursuing both direct investments and indirect investments via fund commitments in promising early-stage startups within the semiconductor and emerging tech sectors. By investing in enterprises across key regions including the U.S., China, Israel, and Japan, the company has achieved returns exceeding twice its cumulative investment to date. Furthermore, it has accumulated a track record of discovering new supply chains and customers by pursuing technological collaborations - such as joint equipment development and Proof of Concept (PoC) - with portfolio companies. While...
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