Intel Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Santa Clara, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
- China
- Germany
- India
- Israel
- Malaysia
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Taiwan
- Ukraine
- Brazil
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- AI
- Cloud Computing
- Deep Tech
- Semiconductors
- Hardware
- Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Enterprise Software
- IT
About
Intel Capital, the investment arm of Intel Corporation, has invested billions across more than thirty years and supports startups that move compute-platforms forward—whether via next-generation hardware, data center infrastructure, artificial intelligence, or emerging devices. The firm brings not only capital but also access to Intel’s manufacturing, ecosystem partnerships, and customer introductions, positioning its portfolio companies to scale globally and integrate with the broader tech stack.
Intel Capital, the investment arm of Intel Corporation, has invested billions across more than thirty years and supports startups that move compute-platforms forward—whether via next-generation hardware, data center infrastructure, artificial intelligence, or emerging devices. The firm brings not only capital but also access to Intel’s manufacturing, ecosystem partnerships, and customer introductions, positioning its portfolio companies to scale globally and integrate with the broader tech stack.
Investment Thesis
Intel Capital backs technology companies shaping the future of computing and connectivity. It invests across silicon, frontier devices, and cloud ecosystems, offering both capital and strategic collaboration. The firm leverages Intel’s vast network to accelerate product adoption and market growth. Its thesis centers on advancing compute innovation that defines new industry standards.
Manager's Experience
Intel Capital’s leadership team has more than 30 years of venture and corporate investment experience, with backgrounds spanning semiconductor engineering, finance, and global business development. Its partners have led over 700 exits, leveraging Intel’s technology leadership to back pioneering companies in AI, cloud infrastructure, and deep tech worldwide.
Team
Anthony Lin – Managing Partner & Head
Aravind “Avi” Bharadwaj – Investment Director
Assaf Araki – Investment Director
Portfolio
SambaNova Systems
Figure AI
AI21 Labs
Twelve Labs
RunPod
Anyscale
MinIO
Oxide Computer Company.