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 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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