Sands Capital

Sands Capital, established in 1992, is an independent, employee-owned investment management firm based in Arlington, Virginia. It specializes in growth equity investments, focusing on both public and private markets globally. The firm's investment approach is centered around rigorous, bottom-up fundamental research to identify high-quality growth businesses across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and consumer goods. Sands Capital offers its services to a diverse range of clients, such as pension plans, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. It operates through two affiliates: Sands Capital Management for public market investments and Sands Capital Ventures for private market investments. The firm aims to provide long-term, active investment strategies that add value and enhance clients' wealth over time.

Ian Barnes

Managing Director

Matthew Buckley

Senior Research Associate

Brian Christiansen

Executive Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager and Research Analyst

Christopher Eng

Principal

Kumar Gautam

Partner

Michael Ginder

Partner

Michael Graninger

Partner

Michael Graninger

Managing Partner

Nicholas Graziano

Principal, Portfolio Services

David Levanson

Senior Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst and Executive Managing Director

Barron B. Martin, Jr.

Managing Partner

Annie McCormick

Director, Client Service

Mark McGovern

Venture Partner

Dana M. McNamara

Executive Managing Director and Chief Administrative Officer

Jake Merrill, CFA

Principal

Barron Martin

Research Analyst

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 G

Snyk

Series G in 2022
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.

Nubank

Series G in 2021
Nubank is a prominent digital bank revolutionizing finance with its customer-centric approach. It provides a variety of services, including credit cards, personal loans, and digital payments, all accessible through a simple mobile app. Known for transparency, ease of use, and low fees, Nubank aims to empower users with innovative solutions for better financial management.

Outreach

Series G in 2021
Outreach Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in sales engagement solutions designed to enhance revenue growth by streamlining customer interactions across various channels, including email, voice, and social media. Founded in 2011, Outreach offers a platform that utilizes machine learning to automate repetitive sales tasks, optimize communication, and provide real-time insights based on buyer sentiment. Its features include account-based sales solutions, task management, and comprehensive tracking of email and activity metrics. Outreach's clientele encompasses major companies such as Zoom, Okta, Adobe, and Microsoft, which depend on its technology to improve sales efficiency and effectiveness. The company also maintains an office in London, United Kingdom.

DoorDash

Series G in 2019
DoorDash, Inc. is a logistics platform that connects consumers, merchants, and delivery personnel, primarily in the United States and Europe. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company initially launched as PaloAltoDelivery.com before rebranding to DoorDash, Inc. in 2015. DoorDash offers a marketplace that allows local and national restaurants, as well as other businesses such as grocery stores and retailers, to reach customers through online ordering for pickup or delivery. The company's services include customer acquisition, delivery logistics, insights and analytics, payment processing, and customer support. Additionally, DoorDash operates DoorDash Drive, a white-label logistics service that further enhances its delivery capabilities. Through its platform, DoorDash aims to transform local businesses and strengthen community connections by building a robust last-mile delivery infrastructure.

MuleSoft

Series G in 2015
MuleSoft is a San Francisco-based company that provides a software platform, Anypoint Platform, enabling organizations to connect their applications, data, and devices seamlessly using APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Founded in 2006, MuleSoft's platform allows customers to compose applications using reusable building blocks or nodes, facilitating connections between SaaS applications, on-premises systems, cloud deployments, mobile devices, and data sources. The company operates as a subsidiary of Salesforce.com since 2018 and has strategic alliances with other businesses like IQVIA.
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