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.
1000 Wilson Blvd. Suite 3000 Arlington, VA 22209, USA
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 Virginia
Tellius
Series B in 2022
Tellius, Inc. is an AI-powered business analytics platform established in 2015 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The platform is designed to help enterprises accelerate data-driven insights and decision-making by integrating artificial intelligence with a search-enabled interface for ad hoc exploration. Unlike traditional business intelligence tools, Tellius employs a distributed architecture that leverages Apache Spark, enabling it to handle big data efficiently. The platform automates the interpretation and analysis of data through machine learning, identifying hidden correlations, trends, and anomalies. Users can pose questions about their business data and receive immediate insights, which are presented as suggested visualizations and predictive models, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of their operations.
Tellius
Series A in 2021
Tellius, Inc. is an AI-powered business analytics platform established in 2015 and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. The platform is designed to help enterprises accelerate data-driven insights and decision-making by integrating artificial intelligence with a search-enabled interface for ad hoc exploration. Unlike traditional business intelligence tools, Tellius employs a distributed architecture that leverages Apache Spark, enabling it to handle big data efficiently. The platform automates the interpretation and analysis of data through machine learning, identifying hidden correlations, trends, and anomalies. Users can pose questions about their business data and receive immediate insights, which are presented as suggested visualizations and predictive models, facilitating a more comprehensive understanding of their operations.
WireWheel
Series B in 2021
WireWheel, Inc. is a software company that offers a data privacy management platform designed to assist organizations in complying with data protection regulations such as the EU GDPR, Privacy Shield, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Founded in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, WireWheel provides cloud-based solutions that help global enterprises operationalize privacy and become GDPR-ready. The platform includes features for privacy program management and subject rights request management, leveraging machine learning and data science to enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, it facilitates the automatic mapping of public cloud assets and the management of third-party relationships, helping companies navigate compliance obligations while maximizing the potential of their data assets for competitive advantage.
WireWheel
Series A in 2018
WireWheel, Inc. is a software company that offers a data privacy management platform designed to assist organizations in complying with data protection regulations such as the EU GDPR, Privacy Shield, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Founded in 2016 and based in Arlington, Virginia, WireWheel provides cloud-based solutions that help global enterprises operationalize privacy and become GDPR-ready. The platform includes features for privacy program management and subject rights request management, leveraging machine learning and data science to enhance its effectiveness. Additionally, it facilitates the automatic mapping of public cloud assets and the management of third-party relationships, helping companies navigate compliance obligations while maximizing the potential of their data assets for competitive advantage.
Zaarly
Series A in 2011
Zaarly, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects small business owners specializing in customer services with homeowners seeking assistance. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zaarly operates primarily in Denver, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Northern Virginia. The platform is designed to facilitate home-maintenance jobs and projects, offering features such as selection, communication, scheduling, payment, and reviews. By focusing on a proximity-based, real-time marketplace, Zaarly aims to create a buyer-driven environment that enhances the experience for both service providers and consumers.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.