Sands Capital is a growth equity firm based in Arlington, Virginia, founded in 1992. The firm focuses on long-term investments in innovative growth businesses across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, and consumer products. Sands Capital operates through two affiliates: Sands Capital Management, which invests in public market companies, and Sands Capital Ventures, which targets private market investments. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes rigorous fundamental analysis combined with creative thinking to identify companies that are shaping the future. By enabling clients to engage with these growth opportunities, Sands Capital aims to enhance wealth prudently over time.
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Cecil Y. Ang
Research Associate
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 J. Ginder
Partner
Michael Graninger
Managing Partner
Michael Graninger
Partner
Nicholas Graziano
Principal, Portfolio Services
Barron B. Martin, Jr.
Senior Research Associate
Annie McCormick
Director, Client Service
Mark McGovern
Venture Partner
Jake Merrill, CFA
Principal
Ian Ratcliffe
Managing Partner
Gene Riechers
Venture Partner
Frank M. Sands, Jr.
CEO, CIO
Marina Serenbetz
Partner
Shreya Singh
Associate
Erin Soule
Director of Finance and Operations
Christy Steele
Principal
Past deals in Boston, MA
Hungry
Series C in 2023
Hungry Marketplace Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based platform that connects independent chefs with businesses seeking high-quality catered meals. Founded by Eman Pahlavani, Shy Pahlevani, and Jeff Grass, the company aims to revolutionize the $60 billion business and events catering market by offering a diverse range of curated menus from local chefs. Hungry's platform facilitates the ordering of office lunches and other meal services. The company is committed to community welfare through its 'Fight Against Hunger' initiative, which donates one meal for every two purchased, and its 'WeRecycle' program, which emphasizes environmental sustainability by using biodegradable serving materials. With operations expanding rapidly in cities such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City, Hungry aims to broaden its reach to a total of 23 U.S. cities by the end of 2021.
Hungry
Series C in 2021
Hungry Marketplace Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based platform that connects independent chefs with businesses seeking high-quality catered meals. Founded by Eman Pahlavani, Shy Pahlevani, and Jeff Grass, the company aims to revolutionize the $60 billion business and events catering market by offering a diverse range of curated menus from local chefs. Hungry's platform facilitates the ordering of office lunches and other meal services. The company is committed to community welfare through its 'Fight Against Hunger' initiative, which donates one meal for every two purchased, and its 'WeRecycle' program, which emphasizes environmental sustainability by using biodegradable serving materials. With operations expanding rapidly in cities such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City, Hungry aims to broaden its reach to a total of 23 U.S. cities by the end of 2021.
908 Devices
Series E in 2019
908 Devices Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in the development and sale of handheld and desktop measurement devices for chemical and biochemical analysis. Founded in 2012, the company leverages mass spectrometry technology to create portable tools designed for immediate application in various fields, including life sciences research, bioprocessing, industrial biotechnology, and forensics. Its product lineup includes the MX908, a battery-powered, handheld mass spectrometry device capable of rapid analysis of unknown gas, liquid, and solid materials; the Rebel, a desktop analyzer offering real-time data on bioprocess environments; and the ZipChip, a high-resolution separation platform that enhances mass spectrometry sample analysis. 908 Devices aims to provide reliable and actionable insights in challenging environments, meeting the needs of professionals who require efficient solutions for complex analytical tasks.
Hungry
Series A in 2019
Hungry Marketplace Inc. is a Washington, D.C.-based platform that connects independent chefs with businesses seeking high-quality catered meals. Founded by Eman Pahlavani, Shy Pahlevani, and Jeff Grass, the company aims to revolutionize the $60 billion business and events catering market by offering a diverse range of curated menus from local chefs. Hungry's platform facilitates the ordering of office lunches and other meal services. The company is committed to community welfare through its 'Fight Against Hunger' initiative, which donates one meal for every two purchased, and its 'WeRecycle' program, which emphasizes environmental sustainability by using biodegradable serving materials. With operations expanding rapidly in cities such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, and New York City, Hungry aims to broaden its reach to a total of 23 U.S. cities by the end of 2021.
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