Global chipmaker Intel Corporation has announced plans to establish its investment and venture capital arm, Intel Capital, as an independent company. According to a report by Reuters, the initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency and will be implemented in the second half of 2025.
Intel stated that the new company will operate under a different name, with Intel Capital’s existing team transitioning to the standalone entity. Intel will remain a key investor in the newly formed company.
David Zinsner, Intel’s interim co-CEO and CFO, remarked in a statement, “This initiative creates a win-win situation. It will enable Intel Capital to expand its operations by securing new sources of capital while fostering long-term strategic partnerships for both companies.”
Founded in 1991, Intel Capital currently manages assets exceeding $5 billion, with investments spanning four critical technology sectors: silicon, frontier technologies, devices, and cloud solutions.
On the same day, identity protection startup Orchid Security announced raising $36 million in its initial funding round, led by Intel Capital and Team8.