Fulcrum Microsystems
Fulcrum Microsystems is a U.S.-based company that developed a unique 10-G Ethernet switch that could deliver faster connections and potential power savings for customers.
It's a great example of how Intel partners with smaller companies out there, and then-if it's the right opportunity - we combine together to go change the world.
Intel Capital's Role
- Intel was interested in Fulcrum because of a mutual interest in cloud infrastructure architecture.
- Intel Capital invested in Fulcrum in 2010.
- Intel acquired Fulcrum in 2011.
Business Benefits
- The Intel Capital investment gave Fulcrum unique insight into the industry.
- Fulcrum met quarterly with the Intel Capital investment team and Intel technical personnel, sharing data and business strategies.
- The collaboration with Intel led to innovations by Fulcrum that help create a more efficient, next-generation data center.
