Samsung Electronics and its affiliates announced a combined $1 billion investment in Helix Digital Infrastructure, an artificial intelligence infrastructure company launched by KKR and backed by Nvidia, on September 29, 2026 [1]. Samsung Electronics will contribute $500 million, while Samsung C&T, Samsung SDS, Samsung SDI, Samsung Life Insurance, and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance will provide the remaining funds [1]. Helix, which was launched in June, is focused on building infrastructure to support the growing demand for AI, including hyperscale data centers, power generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure, and fiber-optic networks [1]. The company is led by Adam Selipsky, former CEO of Amazon Web Services, and its founding investors include KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, Nvidia, and U.S. power company Vistra [1].
This investment comes as Helix aims to address intensifying competition in the AI infrastructure market by targeting both data center deployment and the underlying power infrastructure required to support it [1]. Samsung's involvement allows the conglomerate to leverage its affiliates' capabilities in semiconductors, cooling systems, data center construction, and batteries, positioning the group to expand its role in the global AI infrastructure buildout [1].
According to KKR, the latest investment is in addition to more than $10 billion already committed to Helix [1]. KKR has a track record of investing over $75 billion globally in digital infrastructure and power, including about $9 billion in Korea since 2009 [1]. Samsung stated that the investment will accelerate the global rollout of AI data centers alongside Helix and deepen collaboration among the participating companies [1].
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CONCLUSION
Samsung's $1 billion investment in Helix Digital Infrastructure underscores its commitment to expanding AI infrastructure globally. The deal strengthens collaboration among major industry players and is expected to accelerate the deployment of AI data centers. This move signals high market impact, given the scale of investment and the involvement of leading technology and investment firms.