Intel Capital
One of the oldest and largest corporate venture programs.
Corporate VC & StrategicsFirmGlobal
Target market
Semiconductor, AI, cloud and devices companies, early through growth
Geography
Global
Overview
Intel Capital has invested more than $20 billion in over 1,800 companies since 1991, concentrating on semiconductors, AI, cloud and frontier compute — deep-tech rounds where its technical diligence carries real weight with co-investors. A planned spin-off into a standalone firm, announced in early 2025, was shelved when new Intel leadership opted to keep the unit in-house.
Key facts
- Founded 1991; $20B+ invested across 1,800+ companies
- Frequently leads deep-tech and semiconductor rounds
- 2025 spin-off plan was reversed under CEO Lip-Bu Tan