KKR has agreed to invest $820m in Samsung SDS through a strategic partnership, marking a significant minority investment aimed at accelerating the company’s growth in artificial intelligence and digital transformation.

The investment, structured via convertible bonds, will see KKR take an active role in supporting Samsung SDS’ next phase of development, including advising on M&A, capital allocation, and global expansion strategies.

Samsung SDS, a key IT solutions provider within the Samsung Group, generates approximately KRW 14trn in annual revenue and employs around 26,000 people globally.

The company plans to deploy the capital to strengthen its infrastructure and expand its capabilities in end-to-end AI transformation services, as demand for cloud, data, and automation solutions continues to rise across industries.

Chung Ho Park, Partner and Head of Korea at KKR, said, “We look forward to leveraging KKR’s global network, deep local experience, and operational expertise to take the company to its next stage of transformation as hands-on, active investors to drive long-term value creation for all shareholders and stakeholders.”

The investment is being made primarily through KKR’s Asia Fund IV and builds on the firm’s track record in Korea and global IT services, including investments in companies such as FUJI SOFT, DATAGROUP, and Ensono.

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