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Intel pursued deals that boosted CEO Lip-Bu Tan's fortune: Report

Intel's CEO Lip-Bu Tan influenced AI startup deals boosting valuations above $2 billion, raising questions over conflicts of interest and personal financial gains.

  • Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan pitched deals for Intel to acquire startups like Rivos and SambaNova, where he had financial stakes.
  • Intel pursued buying AI chip startup Rivos after Meta's interest drove up its valuation to around $4 billion.
  • Tan's venture capital firm touted the 'successful outcome' from Intel's pursuit of Rivos, where Tan was a shareholder.
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Intel pursued deals that boosted CEO Lip-Bu Tan's fortune, sources say

When the chairman of AI chip startup Rivos wanted Intel to bid for the company, he had no need to phone the chip giant. That’s because the chairman of Rivos was also Intel’s CEO: Lip-Bu Tan.

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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is expected to indirectly benefit from Intel's investments through its numerous investments, including Meta's car rental of Rivos. (Lip-Bu Tan, Intel)

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Market Screener broke the news in on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
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