Intel Capital, the venture capital arm of the giant chipmaker, looks for more in its potential investments than the possibility of big returns. It scrutinizes startups for ones to which it can add value, either through its technical expertise or relationships with customers, Nick Washburn, a senior managing director at the organization, told Business Insider. Intel Capital often seeks to match up portfolio companies that are working on solving particular problems with customers that are contending with those specific issues, he said. Intel also invests in startups that could benefit from its chip, memory, and other technologies, he said.