Intel Corporation (NasdaqGS:INTC)?s talks with chip designer SiFive, Inc. have ended without a deal and the startup will seek outside investment instead, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Talks between the two companies fell apart recently after they couldn?t agree on financial terms and how the SiFive technology would be integrated into Intel?s chip roadmap, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. SiFive is now looking to stay independent and sees an eventual initial public offering as a long-term goal, they said. While the talks have ended, SiFive hasn?t ruled out eventually returning to discussions with Intel or other parties, the people added. The company had fielded takeover interest from Intel and other suitors earlier 2021, Bloomberg News previously reported. Representatives of Intel and SiFive declined to comment.