Sands Capital Ventures

Profile

Sands Capital Ventures is a venture capital investment firm located in Arlington, Virginia, minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. Sands Capital Ventures principally manages Funds that invest globally in private businesses in the information technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer sectors. Sands Capital Ventures is an affiliate of Sands Capital Management, an investment firm founded in 1992 that manages long-only, concentrated public company portfolios.

Investing in entrepreneurs; building market leaders
Global Ventures invests in entrepreneurs building businesses in dynamic, high-growth markets. We bring significant global diligence capabilities based on our deep domain experience. We like to back businesses that are creating scalable innovations that have the potential to become market leaders.

This investment strategy is executed by Sands Capital Ventures, LLC, an affiliate of Sands Capital Management, LLC. Sands Capital Management is the investment adviser that provides Sands Capital’s Public Growth investment strategies. Sands Capital Management seeks to adhere to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) when reporting its investment performance results; however, Sands Capital Ventures currently does not.

Our Investment Focus
In addition to the six criteria that guide all investment decisions at Sands Capital, Global Ventures invests in businesses that fit the following criteria:
Sector
Transformational technology companies

Stage
Series A and B focused


Geography
Emerging tech hubs,
primarily focused in the eastern US and UK
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Concentration
$10 million to $15 million target investment size
per company

Every aspect of the Sands Capital culture is geared toward delivering strong results for our clients.
As Sands Capital has grown over the years, we have remained focused on protecting a client-centered, research-driven environment where our people can contribute collectively to add value for clients. We believe many success factors, including our philosophy and approach, create the lasting culture of Sands Capital and provide a clear competitive advantage for our clients.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to fulfill our mission and achieve positive outcomes for our stakeholders.

For clients: We enable clients to fulfill their missions which include providing sustainable and better retirements, better healthcare, innovative research, and charitable works for a better world.

For society: We perform an important function of allocating capital to businesses that innovate, solve problems, and improve billions of peoples’ lives by offering better products and service to the global economy, creating jobs, tax revenue, and institutions that enhance civil society.

For our people: We create a dynamic work environment that challenges them to bring forth their best creative talents, experience fulfillment, and grow in a supportive culture. We value and appreciate every member of our team.

Core Values
These are some attributes that we hold in high regard and believe are critical for high-performing teams that add value over the long term.

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Integrity & Trust
Do what is right,
not what is popular.
Deliver on commitments.

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Client-Centered
Always act in
the best interest
of our clients.

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Commitment to Excellence
Strive to learn and improve. Implement best practices.

Supporting Values
Focus

Identify and concentrate on what matters.

Long-Term Perspective

Appreciate that time allows sound decisions to demonstrate their worth. Avoid short-term thinking.

Independent Thinking​

Have the courage to develop and articulate your own convictions. Debate others openly and honestly.

Teamwork​

Collaborate to gather facts, develop perspective, build conviction and support timely decision making.

Positive “Can-Do” Attitude

Demonstrate a willingness to tackle any task.

Graciousness​

Reflect kindness and courtesy at all times.

Balance​

Enjoy your work while balancing professional activities with interests beyond the firm.