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Samsung Lesser Known Facts
Samsung, the South Korean multinational corporation, is one of the biggest names in the technology industry. Founded in 1938 by Lee Byung Chul, the Company has become a powerful brand. Here are some lesser known facts about the 14th largest technology company of the World.
Samsung lesser known facts
1) Samsung is a Korean name, given to the Company by its founder Lee Byung Chul. The meaning of the name in Korea is Sam (three) and Sung (star,) which together form tri-star. Three in Korean culture represents something that is “big, numerous and powerful,” which the Company has grown to become.
2) In the beginning, Samsung sold dried fish, locally grown groceries and noodles. It was in the 1970s, almost 3 decades after its foundation, Samsung manufactured its first electrical product—a 12 inch black and white TV.
3) Samsung helped the South Korean Air Force by building the Country’s first ever fighter jet, the KF-16.
4) The Company has 7,670 U.S., patents, more patents than any other company worldwide.
5) Samsung, apart from being a part of the technology industry, has its presence in several different industries. Samsung’s construction division built the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai.
6) In 2016, Samsung partnered with Six Flags, an amusement park corporation, to create the first virtual reality (VR) roller coaster in North America, using Samsung VR equipment.
7) Samsung, in collaboration with Korea University, built a sentry gun, SGR-A1, which helps the South Korean military in the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ.) The equipment is highly sensitive and has an integrated system which includes surveillance and voice recognition. Due to the project being “highly classified,” the exact number of sentry guns deployed in the DMZ is unknown.
8) Samsung’s chairman Lee Kun Hee went on a three day long rant in front of Samsung executives at a German hotel. The Company took his rant and turned it into a management book.
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A decade ago, the success of a startup was measured largely by its ability to raise capital. Today, a different metric is gaining importance: the ability to generate meaningful exits for investors. Large stake sales by early backers are becoming increasingly common, not because growth opportunities have disappeared, but because India’s startup ecosystem is entering a more mature phase where capital is expected to complete its full cycle from investment to returns.
This evolution is particularly significant for consumer brands that have successfully blended technology, retail, and strong brand-building. Companies that were once viewed as high-risk startup bets are now attracting institutional investors capable of absorbing large transactions. Such developments indicate that these businesses are no longer being valued solely on future potential; they are increasingly being assessed on operational performance, market leadership, and long-term profitability. In many ways, investor exits are becoming a validation of a company’s ability to create lasting enterprise value.
The broader implication extends beyond a single company or investor. Successful exits encourage more global capital to enter India’s startup ecosystem because they demonstrate that liquidity opportunities exist at scale. As more venture-backed companies approach public listings, secondary transactions, or strategic investments, the focus of founders and investors alike may shift from chasing headline valuations to building durable businesses. The next chapter of India’s startup journey will likely be defined not just by the creation of unicorns, but by the creation of companies capable of delivering sustained returns to all stakeholders.
Apple has unveiled the new MacBook Air with M5 chip, starting at $999 for 13-inch and $1,299 for 15-inch models. The MacBook Air M5 boasts a 2nm M5 chip with 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU, and 50 TOPS Neural Engine for seamless AI tasks like real-time translation and 8K editing. Up to 22 hours of battery life, Thunderbolt 5, and Wi-Fi 7 make it the ultimate ultraportable, now 10% thinner at 0.44 inches with fanless cooling.
Key MacBook Air M5 features include Liquid Retina XDR display (500 nits, nano-texture option), 12MP Center Stage camera, and six-speaker Spatial Audio. Colors like new Sky Blue join Midnight and Starlight. Pre-orders are live today, with macOS Sequoia 15.4 enhancing Apple Intelligence and iPhone Continuity for students, pros, and remote workers.
Why buy MacBook Air M5 now? It outpaces Snapdragon X Elite rivals with ecosystem magic and future-proof performance, eyeing top 2026 laptop sales. CEO Tim Cook calls it “more capable than ever.” Visit apple.com for M5 MacBook deals and specs.
Delhi NCR-based gaming startup Zupee has acquired Mumbai-based microdrama platform Vertical TV in a deal valued under INR 40 Cr. This move strengthens Zupee Studio, its short-video arm launched in September 2025, by integrating Vertical TV’s expertise in bite-sized dramas like romance and thrillers.
Facing challenges from India’s 2025 real-money gaming ban, Zupee valued at $1 Bn after raising $120 Mn has pivoted to non-gaming content, including recent layoffs of 40% of its workforce. The acquisition builds on its November 2025 purchase of Australian AI firm Nucanon for interactive storytelling, targeting its 200 Mn+ users with engaging, mobile-first formats.
This deal underscores the rising microdrama trend in India, helping Zupee diversify amid regulatory pressures and compete in the short-video space dominated by quick, shareable content for on-the-go audiences.
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