GoWest Nordic Venture Capital Forum 2026

28–29 Jan 2026 | Gothenburg, Sweden

Petros Farah

Venture Capital

Samsung Ventures

London, United Kingdom

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Investing in European start-ups with world leading tech in areas of strategic relevance to to Samsung (semicon, robotics, AI, electronics, Energy, CCU, etc)

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Samsung Ventures

Samsung Ventures

Corporate

London, United Kingdom

Samsung Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Samsung, dedicated to identifying and investing in innovative startups that are shaping the future of technology. Since its inception in 1999, the firm has leveraged Samsung’s global network and industry expertise to partner with visionary entrepreneurs in fields such as AI, robotics, semiconductors, and digital health. By bridging the gap between technical innovation and strategic investment, Samsung Ventures aims to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value. We focus on fostering synergies between our portfolio companies and the broader Samsung ecosystem, helping early-stage companies navigate the complexities of global scaling while accelerating the development of transformative technologies.
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About me

Covering Europe for Samsung Ventures, I identify high-potential startups and promote their growth within the broader Samsung group. My role involves executing European deals and managing our local portfolio, with a particular focus on how European innovation can find synergy with our global ecosystem. By bridging the gap between technical innovation and strategic investment, I help early-stage companies navigate the complexities of scaling. I’m attending GoWest to connect with founders and investors solving meaningful problems in deep tech—please feel free to reach out if you’d like to discuss a new idea or the European tech landscape.

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  • Deeptech
  • Energy
  • Semiconductor
  • Devices
  • B2B AI software
  • AI infrastructure layer

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Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 29 January 2026

10:44 - 11:04

Robotics in the Age of Physical AI: Real Industrial Shift or R&D Theater?

Location:Eriksbergshallen, Maskingatan 11, 417 64 GöteborgTrack:Main Stage
  • Innovation
  • AI
  • Deep Tech
  • Robotics

Robotics is having a moment — powered by breakthroughs in AI, cheaper compute, and rapidly improving sensors. But what’s real industrial adoption, and what’s still “R&D theater”?