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Intel's Chip Stake Under Antitrust Scrutiny
1 May
Summary
- U.S. antitrust authorities concluded review of Intel's SambaNova investment.
- Intel's stake in SambaNova increased to 8.2% after a February investment.
- The chip startup is chaired by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
U.S. antitrust regulators have concluded their review concerning Intel's investment in the chip startup SambaNova. This regulatory notice was circulated on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Intel made a $35 million investment in SambaNova in February. This infusion of capital, combined with other financing, elevated Intel's ownership stake in the startup to 8.2% from 6.8% recorded last year.
Further investment is planned, with Intel having previously intended to allocate an additional $15 million to SambaNova. The startup's board is chaired by Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
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