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SanDisk

NASDAQ: SNDKUnicorn · $5.6B

Incorporated in Delaware · 8,608 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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SanDisk manufactures data storage products including solid-state drives and memory cards for consumers and enterprises. The company offers storage solutions with backup and cloud integration capabilities.

Founders & leadership

SMSanjay Mehrotra
Sanjay MehrotraCo-founder, President & CEO1988–2016Mehrotra is Chairman and CEO of Micron Technology and co-founder and former CEO of SanDisk. He began his career as a semiconductor design engineer.
EHEli Harari
Eli HarariFounder
DVDavid V. Goeckeler
David V. GoeckelerChief Executive OfficerDavid Goeckeler is CEO of SanDisk, a data storage company. He previously served as CEO of Western Digital and led Cisco's networking and security business division; he began his career at Bell Laboratories.
LFLuis F. Visoso
Luis F. VisosoSenior Product ManagerLuis F. Visoso is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at SanDisk, a manufacturer of data storage products. He previously worked in process engineering roles across automotive and industrial sectors.
AIAlper Ilkbahar
Alper IlkbaharExecutive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
BSBernard Shek
Bernard ShekChief Legal Officer and SecretaryBernard Shek is Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at SanDisk, a manufacturer of data storage products including solid-state drives and memory cards. He has over 25 years of experience in corporate legal matters, including public company governance, litigation, corporate transactions, antitrust and trade regulations, and intellectual property.

Investors · 4

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$5.6Bvaluation at IPOJun 2025 · $38.50/share · 424B4
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Acquisitions · 6

Early investors' stakes continue via these deals
Flashsoft

Flash caching software; acquired by SanDisk.

M-Systems

IPO on NASDAQ, acquired by SanDisk.

Matrix Semiconductor

Next-generation flash memory technology

Pliant Technology

Developer of enterprise solid state and flash drives; acquired by SanDisk.

Schooner

Provider of database management appliances for Web 2.0, cloud computing, and data centers; acquired by SanDisk.

SMART Storage Systems

SMART Storage Systems designed enterprise-grade SATA/SAS solid-state drives using its proprietary Guardian technology to boost NAND flash endurance and reliability for data centers.

Frequently asked questions

What does SanDisk do?
SanDisk manufactures data storage products including solid-state drives and memory cards for consumers and enterprises. The company offers storage solutions with backup and cloud integration capabilities.
Who founded SanDisk?
SanDisk was founded by Sanjay Mehrotra, Eli Harari.
Who are SanDisk's investors?
SanDisk's investors include Mayfield Fund, Oak Investment Partners, US Venture Partners, BlackRock.