Investors & Partners at Intel Capital

Dave Flanagan

Vice President & Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

Dave Flanagan serves as vice president and senior managing director at Intel Capital, where he specializes in strategic investments across client computing, communications, and gaming technologies rather than general enterprise software, giving him a distinctive focus on consumer experiences that connect to Intel's silicon roadmap. He champions long-term ecosystem building in areas like esports and education, personally leading investments like BoomTV to create talent pipelines from high school to professional gaming, and backing infrastructure technologies like BlueStacks and Mocana that enable entire new usage layers rather than single applications.

Mark Rostick

Vice President & Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

Mark Rostick is Vice President and Senior Managing Director at Intel Capital, where he leads investment activities across artificial intelligence, deep technology, enterprise software, and cybersecurity sectors. With a strategic focus on identifying and nurturing innovative companies at the intersection of transformative technologies, Rostick has built a notable track record of successful investments including MongoDB, a leading NoSQL database platform; SambaNova Systems, an AI infrastructure company; Anyscale, a distributed computing framework provider; and CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm. His expertise spans emerging technologies and enterprise solutions, positioning him to evaluate opportunities where venture capital can drive meaningful technological advancement. At Intel Capital, Rostick leverages the resources and strategic alignment of Intel's ecosystem to support portfolio companies in scaling their technologies and capturing market opportunities.

Nick Washburn

Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

Nick Washburn is a Senior Managing Director at Intel Capital, where he leads investment initiatives across artificial intelligence, deep technology, enterprise software, and cybersecurity. With a proven track record of identifying and supporting transformative technology companies, Washburn has backed notable ventures including MongoDB, a leading NoSQL database platform; SambaNova Systems, an AI computing innovator; Anyscale, which develops distributed computing frameworks; and CrowdStrike, a pioneering cybersecurity firm. His investment philosophy focuses on companies solving complex technical challenges with significant market potential. Based on his tenure at Intel Capital, Washburn brings deep industry expertise and strategic network access to portfolio companies, helping them scale operations and achieve market leadership. His focus on AI and deep tech reflects the evolving landscape of enterprise technology innovation.

Trina Van Pelt

Vice President & Senior Managing Director, Intel Capital

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