Samsung Invests $1 Billion in KKR's Helix Data Center Platform

Sep 29, 2026
Samsung committed $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, bringing the data center platform's secured capital to more than $10 billion.

Samsung committed $1 billion to Helix Digital Infrastructure, according to Data Center Dynamics. The investment comes through Samsung's long duration capital fund and will support the data center platform's buildout.

KKR established Helix earlier in 2026, with former AWS CEO Adam Selipsky leading the company. Helix plans to develop hyperscale data centers with integrated power supply agreements but has not disclosed specific projects.

The Samsung commitment brings Helix's secured capital to more than $10 billion. Other investors include KKR, the Kuwait Investment Authority, Nvidia and Vistra. Helix also plans to explore the use of Samsung's technology, construction, energy storage and cooling capabilities.

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