Samsung Group invests $1B in KKR-backed Helix Digital Infrastructure

Samsung Group is writing a $1 billion check to Helix Digital Infrastructure, the AI-focused data center company that KKR helped launch in June 2026. The investment splits evenly: Samsung Electronics is putting up $500 million, while five other Samsung affiliates, including Samsung C&T and Samsung SDS, are covering the rest. What Helix actually does Helix Digital Infrastructure debuted on June 11, 2026, with more than $10 billion in committed capital from a roster of investors that includes the Kuwait Investment Authority, NVIDIA, and energy company Vistra. The company builds integrated solutions for hyperscale data centers, tackling two bottlenecks: power and capacity. Running the show is Adam Selipsky, formerly the CEO of Amazon Web Services. Waldemar Szlezak, coming from KKR’s infrastructure team, serves as Chief Investment Officer. Why Samsung is going wide Rather than having Samsung Electronics go it alone, the conglomerate distributed the investment across six subsidiaries. Samsung C&T handles construction and engineering. Samsung SDS is the group’s IT services arm. By pulling multiple business units into the deal, Samsung is positioning itself to potentially capture d...