Sands Capital

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.

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 Surveillance

Flock Safety

Series F in 2025
Flock Safety specializes in security solutions centered around automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras, which are utilized by neighborhoods, law enforcement agencies, and businesses. Their primary product captures and analyzes vehicle license plates to aid in crime prevention and resolution. The system not only helps local law enforcement by providing critical data during investigations but also proactively alerts them when stolen vehicles enter monitored areas. This technology fosters community engagement, allowing residents to assist in maintaining safety by sharing relevant information with police. By integrating the efforts of communities, schools, and law enforcement, Flock Safety aims to create safer environments while prioritizing privacy and data protection.

Anduril Industries

Series F in 2024
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced hardware and software products to address complex national security challenges for the United States and its allies. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing cutting-edge solutions, including the Lattice Platform—an artificial intelligence system that integrates real-time data into a cohesive operational picture—and the Sentry Tower, which consolidates data from various electromagnetic sources. Additionally, Anduril produces the Ghost sUAS, a man-portable unmanned aerial system capable of executing numerous missions autonomously, and the Anvil sUAS, designed for precision interception of drone threats with human operator verification. Through its innovative technologies, Anduril aims to enhance military capabilities and border surveillance, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of those serving in defense of national interests.
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