Samsung group companies invest 10 billion dollars in AI infrastructure firm Helix

On September 29, 2026, six Samsung Group companies, including Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T, Samsung SDS, Samsung SDI, Samsung Life Insurance, and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, announced a combined investment of $1 billion in Helix, an AI infrastructure company founded by KKR. The investment, valued at approximately 67.22 billion yuan, is led by Samsung Electronics with a contribution of $5 billion, with the remaining $5 billion coming from the other five Samsung affiliates. Helix, led by former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky, focuses on large-scale data center development, energy generation, and infrastructure solutions. Additional investors include KKR, Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA, and Vistra. Samsung's diverse subsidiaries contribute to Helix's capabilities, including semiconductor solutions, HVAC systems, and data center construction. The investment underscores Samsung's strategic push into AI infrastructure, leveraging its subsidiaries' expertise in technology and energy. Samsung Electronics' DS division provides advanced semiconductor solutions, while its DX division includes FläktGroup for HVAC systems. Samsung C&T is involved in data center and energy project development, and Samsung SDS offers IT solutions and GPUaaS services. Samsung SDI supplies UPS and BBU systems, further strengthening Helix's infrastructure capabilities. This move highlights the growing importance of AI infrastructure in the tech industry and Samsung's commitment to leading in this space.