SK hynix launches SK hynix Ventures in Silicon Valley to expand global AI ecosystem investments targeting memory and accelerator supply chains.

Seoul, September 18, 2026 – SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today the launch of its corporate venture capital (CVC) brand, “SK hynix Ventures,” aimed at expanding strategic partnerships within the global AI ecosystem and securing future innovative technologies. To mark the occasion, SK hynix held the inaugural “SK hynix Ventures Day” in Silicon Valley on September 17 (local time). During the event, executives shared investment strategies with global venture capitalists and startup representatives while discussing future technological cooperation to address evolving shifts in the AI industry.

The event was attended by SK hynix CEO Kwak Noh-Jung and key executive leadership, alongside representatives from global VC firms and executives from leading startups. CEO Kwak Noh-Jung used the platform to outline the vision for “SK hynix Ventures” and reaffirm the company’s commitment to expanding the global AI ecosystem.

Since 2015, SK hynix has operated a CVC organization, pursuing both direct investments and fund commitments in promising early-stage startups within the semiconductor and emerging technology sectors. By investing in enterprises across key regions including the United States, China, Israel, and Japan, the company has achieved returns exceeding twice its cumulative investment to date. Furthermore, it has accumulated a strong track record of discovering new supply chains and customers by pursuing technological collaborations—such as joint equipment development and Proof of Concept (PoC)—with portfolio companies.

While past CVC activities focused primarily on “Tech Sensing” to explore future technology trends and “Path Finding” to discover new business opportunities, the company now plans to significantly expand its CVC scope. Driven by rapid advancements in AI technology and broader industry expansion, the initiative will evolve from simply identifying promising companies to actively leading collaborative innovation across the entire AI ecosystem.

Through SK hynix Ventures, the company plans to broaden its investment scope from traditional semiconductors and emerging tech to the wider AI ecosystem. SK hynix aims to identify technologies and companies with high growth potential in core AI industry sectors—including AI computing, data centers, system software, and optical interconnect—and will continually expand its CVC investments. The event featured promising startups in the U.S. AI computing and data center technology sectors, which shared perspectives on future technological innovations. Discussions highlighted the growing importance of computing, memory, and system software innovations driven by advanced AI models, alongside the performance and power efficiency of optical-based systems for AI data centers.

“Competitiveness in the AI era stems not just from rapidly securing innovative technologies, but from ecosystem capabilities where customers, partners, and startups create new value together,” said Kwak Noh-Jung, CEO of SK hynix. “Through SK hynix Ventures, we will support the growth of promising companies and grow into a global partner that jointly designs the future of AI infrastructure based on strategic investments and technological cooperation.”

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s common shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, its American Depositary Shares are traded on NASDAQ, and its Global Depository Shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com , news.skhynix.com .

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