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Intel Capital

Intel Capital, based in California, backs deep tech, infrastructure, and industrial startups from Seed to Series B, typically leading rounds with checks from $1 million to over $30 million.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check size$1M to $30M+
Leads roundsYes
FocusDeep tech, Dev tools and infra, Industrial
Latest fundn/a
Investing team21 people1 activity update, latest Oct 14

Who you would pitch at Intel Capital

21 people on the investing team, 8 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Abdul GueforManaging DirectorHe focuses on semiconductor investments and previously worked at PwC Transaction Services and Plessey Semiconductors.
Andy FligelSenior Managing DirectorHe joined in 2000, focuses on enterprise software, cloud, AI, and datacenter technologies, and holds an MBA from Kellogg.
David D JohnsonManaging DirectorHe joined in 2004 and invests in frontier technology companies, focusing on network infrastructure, edge AI, and IoT.
Nick WashburnSenior Managing DirectorHe focuses on early-stage cloud investments and serves on several boards.
Roi Bar-KatManaging DirectorHe manages investment activities in the region, focusing on early-stage technology opportunities.
Srini AnanthManaging DirectorHe invests in deep tech, cloud infrastructure, and AI applications companies.
Sunil KurkureManaging DirectorHe joined Intel Capital in 2015 and previously worked at Mirador Capital, Greenspring Associates, and Charter Ventures.
Tianlin WangManaging DirectorHe focuses on technology innovation start-ups in cloud, mobile, IoT, and communication technology.
Alexandra FarmerPrincipalShe joined full-time in 2020 after two summer internships and holds a BA in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Anthony LinHead of Intel Capital, Corporate Vice PresidentHe joined Intel in 2008 and oversees all equity investments for Intel Capital.
Assaf ArakiInvestment DirectorHe joined Intel Capital in 2018 and has invested in companies like Anyscale, Opaque, Ponder, and Verta.
Avi BharadwajInvestment Director
Erica VanInvestment DirectorShe joined Intel Capital in 2023, previously worked at CRV, and co-founded a strategy organization at JPMorgan Chase.
Erica WuInvestment DirectorShe focuses on Client and IoT Devices and Solutions, covering sectors like PC, automotive, and smart manufacturing.
John GildeaInvestment DirectorHe joined Intel Capital in 2007 and oversees equity investments in cloud, devices, and frontier domains.
Kike MirallesInvestment DirectorHe joined Intel Capital in 2024, previously investing at Starlight Ventures and consulting at McKinsey & Company.
Lisa CohenInvestment DirectorShe previously led Israeli CVC investments for Innogy and worked at Jerusalem Venture Partners.
Mark RostickVice President, Senior Managing DirectorHe joined in 1999, co-manages Cloud domain investments, and serves on several boards.
Yibo NianInvestment DirectorHe joined Intel Capital in 2017 and previously worked at SanDisk Corp.
Zhenyu TangInvestment DirectorHe focuses on frontier technology investments including optical technology, smart industry, healthcare, autonomy, and AR/VR/MR.
Jennifer ArdManaging Director, Head of Investment OperationsShe joined Intel Capital in 2011 and focuses on investing in silicon-related companies.

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Writes $1M to $30M+ checks. Its smallest check is larger than 83% of firms in the atlas.

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1 activity update since September, latest Oct 14.

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Ownership target7-10%

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Questions

What stage does Intel Capital invest in?

Intel Capital reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Intel Capital invest?

Intel Capital reports checks of $1M to $30M+.

Does Intel Capital lead rounds?

Yes. Intel Capital says it can lead.

Who are the partners at Intel Capital?

Abdul Guefor (Managing Director), Andy Fligel (Senior Managing Director), David D Johnson (Managing Director), Nick Washburn (Senior Managing Director), Roi Bar-Kat (Managing Director), Srini Ananth (Managing Director).

Is Intel Capital active right now?

Intel Capital has shown 1 activity update since September 2026, the latest on 2026-10-14.

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