AI chip startup SambaNova raises $350 million in Vista-led round, signs Intel partnership

SambaNova Systems said on Tuesday it has raised $350 million in a new funding round and struck a partnership with Intel as it seeks to capitalise on surging demand for inference chips used in artificial intelligence applications.

Reuters • 5 hours ago

Intel partners with AI chip startup SambaNova after acquisition talks reportedly failed

Intel is participating in a $350 million investment in artificial intelligence chip startup SambaNova and is also partnering with the startup. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has been SambaNova's chairman since 2017 and was an early financial backer.

CNBC • 15 hours ago

Why Intel Rallied Today

AMD inked a massive deal with Meta, revealing huge demand for AI compute and customers' desire for multiple computing sources. Intel also announced a partnership with and investment in AI inference startup SambaNova.

The Motley Fool • 6 hours ago

Nvidia Just Sold Its Stake in Applied Digital and Arm Holdings and Piled Into a New Artificial Intelligence GPU Player Up Over 7,200% Since Its IPO

Nvidia invests firm capital in key customers, suppliers, and other interesting artificial intelligence companies. In Q4, Nvidia sold its stake in Applied Digital and Arm Holdings, a company that Nvidia previously tried to acquire, and also invested in Arm's initial public offering.

The Motley Fool • 5 hours ago

Intel's Fight For Survival: Can It Outrun The Giants?

Intel's shares have seen a positive performance over the last year, increasing by 75%. Nevertheless, how does it measure up against competitors that are rapidly expanding within the AI and semiconductor sectors?

Forbes • 12 hours ago

Intel (INTC) Price Forecast: Breakout Holds as Bulls Defend Support

Intel Corporation shares are consolidating after a long-term breakout, with buyers defending key support and positioning for a potential renewed advance toward recent highs.

FXEmpire • 4 hours ago

SambaNova Unveils Fastest Chip for Agentic AI, Collaborates with Intel, and Raises $350M+

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--SambaNova today introduced their SN50 AI chip, which boasts a max speed that's 5X faster than competitive chips. The company also announced a planned collaboration with Intel to deliver high‑performance, cost‑efficient AI inference solutions, and more than $350M in investment from new and existing investors. Positioned as the most efficient chip for agentic AI, the SN50 chip offers enterprises a 3X lower total cost of ownership — a powerful foundation to scale.

Business Wire • 15 hours ago

Intel Strikes Deal With a Chip Start-Up Its C.E.O. Invested In

A technical partnership embraces SambaNova Systems, which Intel's chief, Lip-Bu Tan, helps lead as an investor and chairman.

NYTimes • 15 hours ago

Elektrobit and Mobileye announce collaboration for autonomous vehicle solutions

EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications to feature in self-driving system Mobileye Drive™ ERLANGEN, Germany, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elektrobit and Mobileye today announced the integration of EB corbos Linux for Safety Applications into Mobileye Drive™, a scalable end-to-end Level 4 self-driving system. As the foundation for global OEM offerings and robotaxi vendors, the Mobileye platform will utilize Elektrobit's safety-compliant solution, delivering automotive grade features and field updates.

PRNewsWire • 12 hours ago

RAD Intel Formalizes Holding Company Structure to Power New AI-Driven Decision Layer for the $1T Ad Economy

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RAD Intel, a leader in AI-driven marketing intelligence, today announced the formalization of a new holding company structure to support rapid expansion, future acquisitions, and the launch of two standalone operating businesses, RAD Amplify and Lickly. The move comes as global ad spend surpasses $1T annually, and industry estimates suggest roughly 40% of that spend is lost to inefficiency, primarily driven by decisions made too late in the planning cycle. Under th.

Business Wire • Feb 23, 2026