Samsung Commits $1 Billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure to Support Global AI Infrastructure Buildout
Samsung has committed $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure (“Helix”), an AI infrastructure company formed by KKR, to support the growing infrastructure needs of hyperscalers.
This investment adds to the more than $10 billion in capital already committed to the Helix strategy by founding investors, including KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), NVIDIA, and Vistra. The new funding will provide additional long-term capital to support Helix's strategy of investing in and delivering the data centers, power, connectivity, and related infrastructure necessary to meet the increasing demand for AI.
"Samsung's commitment is a strong vote of confidence in Helix's strategy and further deepens the long-term capital base we've built to meet the scale of AI infrastructure demand," said Adam Selipsky, CEO and Co-Founder, Helix. "As one of the world's leading technology companies, Samsung brings unique capabilities that we expect will benefit Helix and its customers, and we look forward to working together to accelerate the deployment of next-generation digital infrastructure for hyperscalers around the world."
Helix plans to leverage Samsung's expertise in areas such as advanced technology, construction, energy storage, and cooling, in addition to NVIDIA's full-stack technology and AI infrastructure capabilities and Vistra's power expertise, to support the development and delivery of AI infrastructure at scale.
AI is driving a significant infrastructure buildout, creating unprecedented demand from hyperscalers for partners capable of addressing complex infrastructure needs with speed and scale. Helix was established to meet this challenge through an integrated approach that combines long-term capital, deep infrastructure expertise, and capabilities across critical components required for AI growth. Helix will focus on investing in, delivering, and managing AI-enabling infrastructure globally.
Globally, KKR has invested over $75 billion in digital infrastructure and power. The firm has a long-standing presence in Korea, with approximately $9 billion invested across its strategies, demonstrating a commitment to supporting the growth and objectives of leading Korean companies.
About Helix Digital Infrastructure
Helix Digital Infrastructure is dedicated to investing in, delivering, and managing next-generation AI-enabling infrastructure. Founded with anchor investors including KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA, and Vistra, Helix has access to a multi-billion-dollar pool of long-term capital. Supported by KKR's global infrastructure platform, Helix aims to provide integrated solutions encompassing hyperscale data centers, power generation and transmission, fiber, connectivity, and related infrastructure. The company is led by Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, and a management team with extensive experience in cloud, digital infrastructure, and energy systems. More information is available at www.helixdi.com.
About KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm providing alternative asset management, capital markets, and insurance solutions. The firm focuses on generating attractive investment returns through a patient and disciplined approach, leveraging its people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds in private equity, credit, and real assets, and its insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products through Global Atlantic Financial Group. For more information about KKR & Co. Inc. ( NYSE: KKR), visit www.kkr.com. For Global Atlantic Financial Group, visit www.globalatlantic.com.
About Samsung Electronics, Samsung C&T, Samsung SDS, Samsung SDI
Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) Division leads semiconductor innovation in Memory, System LSI, and Foundry, supporting global buildouts with its advanced semiconductor solutions and responding promptly to global demand shifts. https://semiconductor.samsung.com/
Samsung Electronics' Device eXperience (DX) Division offers a comprehensive range of data center cooling products and solutions, including air cooling systems and coolant distribution units (CDUs) for liquid cooling, through its subsidiary FläktGroup. With 14 global production sites and a supply and service network in 65 countries, it provides the speed and flexibility needed for rapid capacity expansion for hyperscalers.
Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, with 50 years of global experience, focuses on commercial and residential buildings, civil infrastructure, and plant construction. As an EPC contractor, Samsung C&T is actively involved in large-scale infrastructure projects, including data centers and power generation. http://www.samsungcnt.com
Samsung SDS, an IT services company, designs, builds, and operates data centers and has recently expanded into GPUaaS. The company achieves industry-leading low Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) levels in Korea for its own data centers and the Korea AI Computing Center (KOACC). https://www.samsungsds.com/us/index.html
Samsung SDI is recognized for its world-leading technology in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and battery backup units (BBUs), crucial for data centers operating high-performance servers 24/7. The company is exploring further business opportunities in this sector, focusing on ultra-high-output, high-capacity battery technology. https://www.samsungsdi.com/
Notice to Readers
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Helix's operations. These statements, identified by words such as "outlook," "believe," "expect," and "anticipate," are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially from those projected due to various factors, some of which are beyond KKR's control. KKR does not undertake to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements. Discussions about investment demand or market trends represent the views of the cited source or KKR and are not reliable indicators of future market behavior or investment performance.
KIA, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Vistra are investors in Helix and will participate in its returns. These investors may also serve as strategic partners with certain rights, such as priority or first look rights, to provide goods or services to Helix investments.
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