GS turns AI data centers into startup proving ground
For GS, building AI data centers is becoming less about finding more power and more about finding what comes next, gathering seven startups Tuesday to pitch technologies spanning electricity, memory, cooling and computing. GS Ventures held its 2026 Tech Day at GS Tower in Gangnam, Seoul, bringing together six companies in its investment portfolio and one additional startup focused on artificial…
GS Ventures has transformed its AI data centers into a proving ground for startups, focusing on innovation beyond just increasing power capabilities. On Tuesday, the venture capital firm hosted its 2026 Tech Day at its headquarters in Gangnam, Seoul, inviting seven startups from its investment portfolio and one additional AI data center technology company to pitch their solutions.
Executives from various GS subsidiaries, including GS Energy, GS Caltex, GS E&C, GS E&R, and GS Global, as well as representatives from the participating startups, attended the event.
The startups showcased a wide range of technologies essential for maintaining the smooth operation of AI data centers. These technologies spanned from stable power supplies to graphics processing unit (GPU) cloud operations. One startup, Synergy, introduced a hydrogen fuel cell solution, building upon technology initially developed for ships and maritime transportation.
Exina presented an intelligent memory system based on Compute Express Link (CXL), designed to address data-processing bottlenecks. CoolMicro and SDT showcased liquid-cooling systems, with one utilizing direct-to-chip cooling technology.
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