Private Growth
Global Innovation
Targeting growth equity investments in highly innovative, mid-late stage technology companies
New technologies are enabling innovative businesses to grow faster than ever before. During their hyper-growth phase, many prefer to remain private for longer, scaling faster while staying under the radar of competitors. As these businesses mature, many seek funding from investors with private and public market capabilities and demonstrated track records of long-term investing such as Sands Capital.
As of October 1, 2021, the firm was redefined to be the combination of Sands Capital Management, LLC and Sands Capital Ventures, LLC. The two investment advisers are combined to be one firm for GIPS® purposes and are doing business as Sands Capital. Sands Capital operates as a distinct business organization, retains discretion over the assets between the two registered investment advisers, and has autonomy over the total investment decision making process.
Our Investment Focus
In addition to the six criteria that guide all investment decisions at Sands Capital, Global Innovation invests in businesses that fit the following criteria:

Sector
technology businesses with strong unit economics

Stage
Typically targeting
mid-late stage technology businesses

Geography
Targeting major innovation hubs around the globe

Concentration
$25 million to $100 million target investment size
per company
Portfolio Businesses
Strategy Team
A bold mission requires a strong team. We sought out individuals who share our passion and are integrated with the broader Sands Capital investment team. We have assembled a deep bench of personnel to execute on our mission.