Intel

Intel Corporation, established in 1968, is a global leader in semiconductor chip manufacturing. The company designs, manufactures, and sells essential technologies for cloud, smart, and connected devices worldwide. Intel operates through various segments, offering platform products like central processing units and chipsets, and non-platform products such as accelerators, connectivity products, and memory and storage solutions. Additionally, Intel provides Internet of Things products and computer vision technology. Serving original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, and cloud service providers, Intel collaborates with other tech giants to advance computing and communications. Intel Capital, the company's strategic investment arm, invests in innovative startups targeting cloud, AI, 5G, and other disruptive technologies. With a workforce of over 100,000 employees globally, Intel is transforming from a PC-centric company to a data-centric one, powering the future of computing and communications.

Indeshaw Adenaw

Investment Manager

Ranjeet Alexis

Investment Director, United States

Safroadu Yeboah Amankwah

Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer

Assaf Araki

Investment Director

Jennifer Ard

Managing Director and Head of Investment Operations

Peng Bai

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Derivative Logic Technology Development

Roi Bar-Kat

Managing Director

Aravind Bharadwaj

Investment Director

Jose-Maria Blanc

Vice President of Finance, Assistant Treasurer and Intel Capital Managing Director

Joe Bolger

Vice President

John Bonini

Vice President / General Manager - Desktop, Workstations, Gaming

James Carwana

Vice President

Arun Chetty

Managing Director

Lisa Cohen

Investment Director

Joe English

Vice President

Don Faria

Investment Director

Dave Flanagan

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Andrew Fligel

Senior Managing Director and Member of the Investment Committee

Pat Gelsinger

CEO

Yoni Greifman

Investment Director, Intel Capital

Abdul Guefor

Managing Director EMEA

Josiane Ishimwe

Investment Analyst

Dave Johnson

Managing Director / Investment Director

Erik Jorgensen

Director, United Kingdom

Greg Lavender Ph.D

Corporate CTO and SVP / GM of the Software and Advanced Technology Group

Anthony Lin

Managing Partner and Head of Intel Capital

Steve Long

Corporate Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) General Manager

Mike Mayberry

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and Director, Components Research

Steven C. Megli

VP, Technology and Manufacturing Group and GM, Fab / Sort Manufacturing

Nebiu Mela

Investment Director

Anil Nanduri

Vice President and General Manager, Drones Group

Trina Van Pelt

Vice President, Senior Managing Director

Sanat Rao

Director

Mark Rostick

Vice President and Senior Managing Director

Navin Shenoy

Executive Vice President, Data Platforms Group

Mohammad Shihadah

CEO

Tammi Smorynski

Managing Director

Chiara Sommer

Investment Director

Jackie A. Sturm

Corporate Vice President Global Supply

Weng Kuan Tan

General Manager, Connected Home Diviison. Corporate Vice President

Thomas Urban

Investment Director

Erica Van

Investment Director

Tianlin Wang

Managing Director and China Country Manager

Nick Washburn

Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

Lance Weaver

Vice President and General Manager, Data Center and Cloud Strategy, Intel Data Platforms Group

Glenn Weinberg

Director of Architecture, Storage Group

Liang Chen Ph.D

Director, Business Planning and Development

Past deals in Facial Recognition

ZeroEyes

Series B in 2024
ZeroEyes, Inc. is an artificial intelligence-based security company focused on firearm detection and prevention of active shooter incidents. Founded in 2018 and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the company analyzes over three billion images daily from security camera feeds to identify weapons and provide immediate alerts to authorities. Its platform enhances safety in various environments, including schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and public events, by improving situational awareness and reducing response times for first responders. ZeroEyes aims to combat mass shootings and gun-related violence by integrating advanced technology into security systems, thereby addressing critical safety concerns in education, commercial travel, and government sectors.

Reconova

Series B in 2018
Reconova Technologies Co., Ltd., established in 2012 and headquartered in Xiamen, China, specializes in designing and developing image analysis products and services. It offers a suite of AI-driven solutions, including FacePass, a customer flow management platform utilizing face recognition for various applications like user management, attendance tracking, and access control. Additionally, Reconova provides DJ Cloud Platform for retail and mall data collection and analysis, and Recadas for commercial vehicle management. The company also manufactures security hardware products such as facial recognition panels and body temperature detection devices. With a strong focus on computer vision and machine learning technologies, Reconova has strategic partnerships with prominent companies like Alibaba, JD, Midea, and Xiaomi, serving industries such as smart retail, smart home, and intelligent security.

Itseez

Acquisition in 2016
Itseez, Inc. specializes in computer vision software solutions and consulting services. The company is known for its Open Source Computer Vision Library (OpenCV), which provides a wide range of computer vision and machine learning algorithms for tasks such as face detection, object recognition, and video analysis. Itseez also develops Advanced Driver Assistance System algorithms for the automotive industry, including features like traffic sign recognition and pedestrian detection. Additional offerings include Facense, a technology for face analysis, and itSeez3D, a mobile 3D scanning application. The company provides custom algorithm development in various areas, including deep learning, gesture recognition, and augmented reality. Itseez serves multiple markets, including automotive, security, and consumer applications. Founded in 2005 in San Francisco, Itseez originally operated as Computer Vision Center Argus Ltd. and has since become a subsidiary of Intel Corporation.

EyeSmart Technology

Venture Round in 2014
EyeSmart Technology Ltd. is a Beijing-based company specializing in the development of iris-recognition technology solutions. The company’s innovations focus on enhancing personal safety and identification through user-friendly and cost-effective technologies. These solutions are designed for integration with mobile terminals, smartphones, and wearable devices, eliminating the need for traditional passwords while offering increased security. EyeSmart Technology's applications extend to security encryption, financial payments, and electronic memberships, providing consumers with a faster, safer, and more convenient payment experience through iris recognition.

Emotient

Series B in 2014
Emotient specializes in automated facial expression recognition and analysis, aiming to create emotionally aware technologies that enhance personal computing. Originating from the Machine Perception Lab at the University of California, San Diego, the company's founders are pioneers in applying machine learning to facial expression analysis. Emotient's software platform and API translate facial expressions into actionable insights, setting a high standard for accuracy and real-time data delivery in the industry. As businesses increasingly look to improve technology responsiveness and boost customer engagement, Emotient's innovative solutions are positioned at the forefront of this growing field.

Validity Sensors

Series E in 2012
Founded in 2000 and based in San Jose, California, Validity Sensors specializes in Natural ID™ authentication technology, focusing on fingerprint sensor solutions. The company is recognized as a leader in this field, offering high-performance and secure solutions that are also cost-effective and adaptable in design. Validity's products are particularly suited for the increasing demand in mobile payment systems and cloud-based services, addressing the inadequacies of traditional passwords and PINs, which can be easily compromised or difficult for users to remember. By utilizing unique human characteristics such as fingerprints, Validity's Natural ID technology enhances usability while maintaining robust security. In addition to fingerprint authentication, the company also provides identity verification, centralized management for corporate network security, and secure wireless transactions, contributing to the protection of sensitive data and physical access control.

Olaworks

Acquisition in 2012
Olaworks, Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in the development and marketing of facial recognition technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seoul, the firm offers web-based services and software applications that focus on face identification and recognition. It has gained recognition for its contributions to the popular Korean smartphone application, Pudding Face Detector. Olaworks has collaborated with notable partners such as RobotEver and Intel Capital, and its technology has been integrated into smartphones from major manufacturers like LG Electronics, Pantech, and HTC.

Olaworks

Series A in 2007
Olaworks, Inc. is a South Korean company that specializes in the development and marketing of facial recognition technology. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seoul, the firm offers web-based services and software applications that focus on face identification and recognition. It has gained recognition for its contributions to the popular Korean smartphone application, Pudding Face Detector. Olaworks has collaborated with notable partners such as RobotEver and Intel Capital, and its technology has been integrated into smartphones from major manufacturers like LG Electronics, Pantech, and HTC.
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