Western Digital Capital

Corporate VC United States Est. 2012
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About

Western Digital Capital partners with innovative startups that improve how data is generated, saved, managed, and consumed. Western Digital Capital provides the capital, expertise, and connections required to scale the organizations of tomorrow. Western Digital Capital provides strategic insights and facilitates the business unit partnership opportunities necessary for companies to profitably accelerate their growth. Western Digital Capitals portfolio consists of investments in the following categories: Data Center & Enterprise, Internet of Things, Consumer Devices & Services, and Components & Subsystems. Western Digital Capital team includes investment bankers, venture capitalists, analysts, lawyers, consultants, mathematicians, scientists, and engineers with in-depth knowledge of technology and the storage ecosystem. Western Digital Capital is the investment arm of Western Digital, creating environments for data to thrive, helping customers capture, preserve, access and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.

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Investor Intelligence Q&A

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What is Western Digital Capital's primary investment focus?
Western Digital Capital partners with startups that improve how data is generated, saved, managed, and consumed. Their portfolio categories include Data Center & Enterprise, Internet of Things, Consumer Devices & Services, and Components & Subsystems.
When was Western Digital Capital founded?
Western Digital Capital was founded in 2012.
What was a significant operational development for Western Digital Capital in 2016?
In May 2016, Western Digital officially closed its acquisition of SanDisk, which is the entity from which Western Digital Capital originated.
What was Western Digital Capital's initial fund size when it launched?
In December 2012, SanDisk (now Western Digital Capital) launched a $75 million venture fund specifically for innovative flash memory startups.
Can you name some notable portfolio companies of Western Digital Capital?
Notable portfolio companies include Pliops, which received a $65 million investment in February 2021, and Weka, which received $31.7 million in May 2019. For a full list, please refer to startupim.
What is Western Digital Capital's investment range per round?
Western Digital Capital's investment range is typically between $10 million and $65 million per round.
Has Western Digital Capital had any notable exits?
Yes, Western Digital Capital has had several notable exits. For example, Pliops was acquired by Astera Labs for $70 million in January 2026, and Excelero Storage was acquired by Nvidia for $35 million in March 2022. For a full list of exits, please refer to startupim.
In which sectors does Western Digital Capital primarily invest?
According to startupim data, Western Digital Capital's portfolio companies are concentrated in Business Software (4 companies) and Undisclosed sectors (2 companies), among others. Their investment rounds also show a concentration in Business Software.
What is Western Digital Capital's activity as a lead investor?
According to startupim data, Western Digital Capital has a lead investor share of 0%, indicating they do not typically act as a lead investor in their funding rounds.