Funding Daily: Data pie

Big data is hot right now in the technology world and VCs are eagerly opening their wallets to companies that slice and dice data into yummy (or at least useful) form.

Intel Capital invests $24 million in seven new companies

Intel’s investment arm, Intel Capital, has invested $24 million in seven new startups, the company announced today.

So far this year, Intel said it has seen two initial public offerings and 10 acquisitions from its portfolio of investments in startups.…