Intel’s $35M Stake Boost in SambaNova Wins US Antitrust Clearance
US authorities approved Intel’s February $35m investment in AI chip start-up SambaNova, lifting its Series E stake to 8.2% from 6.8%. SambaNova will use the funds to ramp SN50 production, expand its SambaCloud offering and integrate enterprise software under a multi-year AI inference partnership.
1. Regulatory Clearance Granted
US authorities granted antitrust clearance for Intel’s investment in SambaNova, removing regulatory barriers to the companies’ AI chip collaboration.
2. February Investment Details
In February 2026, Intel Capital led a $35 million injection into SambaNova’s $350 million Series E round, raising Intel’s stake to 8.2% from 6.8%.
3. Planned Use of Funds
SambaNova plans to use the investment to scale production of its SN50 chip, enhance its SambaCloud platform and integrate expanded enterprise software offerings.
4. Strategic AI Partnership
Under a multi-year alliance, Intel and SambaNova will integrate SN50 RDUs with Intel Xeon processors and networking products to deliver AI inference systems for data centers in the second half of 2026.