Trina Van Pelt
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
Intel Capital
Investments
4+ companies
Focus
AI, Deeptech
About Trina Van Pelt
Trina Van Pelt is Vice President and Senior Managing Director at Intel Capital, where she leads investment initiatives focused on artificial intelligence, deeptech, enterprise software, and cybersecurity. With a proven track record of identifying and supporting transformative technology companies, Van Pelt has been instrumental in notable investments including MongoDB, SambaNova Systems, Anyscale, and CrowdStrike—companies that have become leaders in their respective markets. Her expertise spans early-stage venture opportunities through growth-stage investments, with a particular emphasis on companies addressing critical infrastructure, data management, and security challenges. Based on her strategic positioning within Intel Capital's investment portfolio, Van Pelt combines deep technical acumen with venture capital expertise to identify emerging technologies poised for significant market impact. Her work reflects Intel's commitment to fostering innovation in AI and advanced computing
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Investment Profile
Trina Van Pelt is a Vice President & Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital at Intel Capital, based in Santa Clara, CA.
Trina's investment focus spans AI, Deeptech, Enterprise, Cybersecurity, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Trina's portfolio include Anyscale, CrowdStrike, MongoDB, SambaNova Systems. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Trina Van Pelt?
Trina Van Pelt is a Vice President & Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital at Intel Capital, based in Santa Clara, CA. Their investment focus includes AI, Deeptech, Enterprise.
What does Trina Van Pelt invest in?
Trina Van Pelt focuses on investments in AI, Deeptech, Enterprise, Cybersecurity through Intel Capital. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Trina Van Pelt's most notable investments?
Trina Van Pelt's notable portfolio investments include MongoDB, SambaNova Systems, Anyscale, CrowdStrike. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Trina Van Pelt at?
Trina Van Pelt is currently at Intel Capital, headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, serving as Vice President & Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital.
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