Sands Capital

Founded in 1992, Sands Capital is an independent, employee-owned investment management firm based in Arlington, Virginia. It specializes in fundamental, bottom-up research to identify high-quality growth businesses globally, from early-stage private companies to leading public entities across various sectors.

Ian Barnes

Managing Director

Matthew Buckley

Senior Research Associate

Brian Christiansen

Executive Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst

Christopher Eng

Principal

Scott Frederick

Managing Director

Kumar Gautam

Partner

Michael Ginder

Partner

Michael Graninger

Managing Partner

Michael Graninger

Partner

Nicholas Graziano

Principal, Portfolio Services

David Levanson

Senior Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst and Executive Managing Director

Barron Martin Jr.

Managing Partner

Barron Martin

Research Analyst

Annie McCormick

Director, Client Service

Mark McGovern

Venture Partner

Dana McNamara

Executive Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer

Jake Merrill

Principal

Gene Riechers

Venture Partner

Frank M. Sands, Jr.

CEO, CIO

Marina Serenbetz

Partner

Shreya Singh

Associate

Erin Soule

Managing Director and Head of Private Markets Finance and Operations

Michael Sramek

Managing Director, Research Analyst and Senior Portfolio Manager

Christy Steele

Principal

Past deals in Series F

Flock Safety

Series F in 2025
Flock Safety is a company that specializes in security solutions through the use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras. Its primary product, the ALPR camera system, is designed for use by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses to capture and analyze vehicle license plates. This technology aids in both preventing and solving crimes by providing actionable data to local authorities. Flock Safety's platform emphasizes community collaboration, integrating efforts from cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement to enhance public safety. The company's full-service, maintenance-free technology is trusted by various communities as a means to deter crime and promote a safer environment for residents. Additionally, the system proactively alerts police when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas, enabling faster response and community involvement in crime prevention.

Anduril Industries

Series F in 2024
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, develops, and deploys hardware and software to address national security challenges for the United States and its allies. It offers the Lattice Platform, an AI-based system that fuses real-time data from computer vision, machine learning, and mesh networking into a single autonomous operating picture; Sentry Tower, which integrates data across the electromagnetic spectrum; Ghost sUAS, an unmanned autonomous, man-portable drone capable of performing missions with limited human intervention; and Anvil sUAS, a precision kinetic intercept that autonomously navigates to counter potential drone threats with visual verification by a human operator. Founded in 2017, Anduril is based in Irvine, California, with additional offices in Orange County, California; Washington, D.C.; and Seattle, Washington.

Upgrade

Series F in 2021
Upgrade operates an online lending platform offering personal loans, the Upgrade Card, credit health monitoring, and educational tools. It serves both mainstream consumers and those underserved by traditional banking, aiming to provide affordable and responsible credit access.

JumpCloud

Series F in 2021
JumpCloud operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that securely manages and connects users to their systems, applications, files, and networks. Its cloud-based solution automates server management tasks such as user accounts, permissions, patches, security, and compliance. JumpCloud also provides identity management services for IT teams and businesses, enabling secure access to resources regardless of provider or location.

Snyk

Series F in 2021
Snyk Ltd., established in 2015, specializes in a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that enhances application security. It focuses on identifying, rectifying, and monitoring known vulnerabilities across critical components of modern applications, including code, open-source libraries, containers, and infrastructure as code. Snyk's offerings, such as Snyk Code (static application security testing), container vulnerability management, and application security management, integrate seamlessly with developers' workflows, improving security posture, productivity, and collaboration. With over 1,200 global customers, including industry leaders like Google and Salesforce, Snyk is recognized for its developer-first approach and strategic partnerships.

Lyra Health

Series F in 2021
Lyra Health operates a digital health platform that enhances mental health care for employees by connecting them with a curated network of therapists and coaches. Founded in 2015 and based in Burlingame, California, Lyra uses matching technology to pair individuals with suitable providers based on their needs and preferences. The platform offers live video therapy, coaching, and digital self-care tools, ensuring faster access to care and better outcomes compared to traditional plans. Lyra assesses treatment effectiveness using clinical measures like the PHQ-9 and GAD-7 for conditions such as anxiety and depression. This approach results in significantly more people receiving care and achieving improved mental health outcomes.

Outreach

Series F in 2020
Outreach is a sales engagement platform that helps organizations manage and optimize interactions across email, voice, and social channels throughout the customer lifecycle. The platform uses machine learning to guide sales representatives to take the right actions, automate repetitive tasks, and personalize communications while tracking sales activity and performance. It supports account-based, outbound, and inbound sales, as well as sequence and task management, email and activity tracking, and insights that analyze buyer sentiment to optimize content and sequences in real time. By integrating automated alerts, collaboration features, and performance analytics, Outreach aims to increase the volume of qualified meetings and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customer-facing teams.

Samsara Networks

Series F in 2020
Founded in 2015, Samsara develops IoT-based solutions that provide real-time visibility, analytics, and AI for operations across various industries. Its offerings include plug-and-play sensors, wireless connectivity, and cloud-hosted software integrated for deployment.

Health Catalyst

Series F in 2019
Health Catalyst is a technology company that specializes in data and analytics solutions for healthcare organizations. The company offers a platform that organizes, normalizes, and links health-related data from various systems, making it accessible and searchable for all users, including those without technical expertise. Health Catalyst operates through two main segments: the Technology segment, which generates the majority of its revenue through cloud-based subscriptions, time-based licenses, and maintenance fees for its data platforms and analytics applications; and the Professional Services segment, which provides a range of services including analytics, implementation, strategic advisory, and outsourcing to help clients optimize their use of the technology. By integrating and analyzing healthcare data, Health Catalyst aims to enhance decision-making and improve outcomes in the healthcare sector.

Funding Circle

Series F in 2017
Funding Circle operates an online marketplace connecting businesses seeking finance with investors worldwide. It facilitates direct lending for small and medium-sized enterprises, supporting growth, working capital needs, and various business expenses.

AppDynamics

Series F in 2015
AppDynamics provides an Application Intelligence Platform that enables businesses to proactively monitor, manage, and optimize complex software environments in real-time. The platform collects millions of performance data points across applications and infrastructure, identifies anomalies, applies automatic fixes, and measures business impact. It offers cloud or on-premise deployment flexibility.

DocuSign

Series F in 2015
DocuSign provides cloud-based software that enables organizations to prepare, execute, and manage agreements electronically. Its platform delivers e-signature functionality and an end-to-end Agreement Cloud that automates the entire contract process, from generation and routing to signing, storage, and analytics. Additional capabilities include AI-powered insights for contract search, Salesforce integrations for generating and negotiating documents, and tools for guided forms, identity verification, and digital signatures with certificates, as well as payments. Industry-specific offerings include Rooms for Real Estate and Rooms for Mortgage, and a FedRAMP-authorized eSignature for U.S. federal agencies, supporting compliance for regulated industries. The company serves enterprise, commercial, and small-business customers across sectors such as professional services, finance, technology, life sciences, real estate, and government, with global reach. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.
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