It was dubbed “the deal of the decade,” and the industry transformation which followed unquestionably qualified that moniker. In 2009, BlackRock acquired Barclays Global Investors for ~$15B, creating the largest global investment manager with nearly $3T in assets under management (AUM). The crown jewel of the transaction, iShares, was the rapidly growing US ETF franchise … Continued
Indexing technology company addresses growing global demand for rules-based investment solutions July 13th, 2023 – MerQube, a pioneer in technology for next generation index-linked investing, announces USD 22 million raised in Series B funding. The investment round was led by Intel Capital with participation from new investor Allianz Life Ventures, and existing investors Citi, J.P. Morgan, … Continued
Enterprise View of Generative AI Looking back over time, what are the technological discoveries that truly transformed society? You could argue that the Printing Press, Steam Engine, Electric Light, Automobile, Antibiotics, Nuclear Energy, and the Internet would all be on that list. And Generative AI (or “GenAI”) may be the next candidate to be included … Continued
As crime rates continue to increase, it’s critical that small and medium businesses (SMBs) take action to protect themselves. Deep Sentinel offers effective AI-powered end-to-end solutions to dramatically increase crime prevention at a fraction of the traditional cost. Historically, computer vision hasn’t been a reliable solution for addressing security concerns. False alarms can be generated … Continued
We at Intel Capital proactively support the changemakers and diverse teams that drive more innovation and better results. Our steadfast commitment began in 2015 with a pledge to invest $125 million over 5 years in startups led by underrepresented minorities, including women, Black, Latino, U.S. military veterans, LGBTQ+, and the permanently physically disabled. As of … Continued
Intel Capital Leads the Financing to Accelerate AI-Powered Virtual Guard Security Pleasanton, CA, May 31, 2023 — Deep Sentinel, the security provider with 24/7 live video monitoring by remote guards aided by their proprietary artificial intelligence technology, today announced a $15 million funding round led by Intel Capital with participation from Shasta Ventures, Slow Ventures, … Continued
Within the semiconductor ecosystem, materials continue to be a source of innovation in enabling Moore’s Law. Within Intel Capital, materials have been an area of investment activity since the group’s inception. Historically, we have viewed materials investments broadly, including introducing novel materials into semiconductor manufacturing process technologies, scaling manufacturing capability for these materials, and expanding … Continued
The company will expand its Massachusetts factory and workforce to accelerate materials development efforts while maintaining a commitment to safe manufacturing Devens, MA – May 4, 2023 – Impact Nano L.L.C., a U.S.-based chemical manufacturing company enabling sustainable computing with advanced materials, has raised $32 million in total funding in successive rounds from Goldman Sachs … Continued
Walden Catalyst Ventures leads investment round to support high-volume operations Albuquerque, NM – April 19 2023 – 3D Glass Solutions Inc. (3DGS), a leading innovator of glass-based three-dimensional integrated passive solutions for radio frequency (RF), photonic and datacenters today announced the closing of a $30 million Series C financing. The round was led by Walden … Continued
In 1842, Ada Lovelace designed a method to program the Analytical Engine, inspired by punch cards used in mechanical looms. This would later be recognized as the first computer program, but Ada’s contribution to computer science spanned far beyond her ability to programmatically deploy logical sequences. Ada conceived of a world where computers automated tasks, … Continued