Marcin Hejka, Intel Capital's head of Middle and Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East and Africa regions, said it would provide Nokta with financial support and help with sales and technology.

Intel Capital, the corporate venturing unit of US-listed semiconductor company Intel, has invested Turkey-based online media firm Nokta in the first deal from its $50m regional fund set up for the country and wider Middle East and Africa region.

Marcin Hejka, Intel Capital’s head of Middle and Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East and Africa regions, said it would provide Nokta with financial support and help with sales and technology.