Venture Capital
Global Ventures
Investing in entrepreneurs; building market leaders
Global Ventures invests in entrepreneurs building businesses in dynamic, high-growth markets. We bring significant global diligence capabilities based on our deep domain experience. We like to back businesses that are creating scalable innovations that have the potential to become market leaders.
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 Ventures invests in businesses that fit the following criteria:
Sector
Transformational technology companies
Stage
Series A and B focused
Geography
Emerging tech hubs,
primarily focused in the eastern US and UK
Concentration
$10 million to $15 million target investment size
per company
Portfolio Businesses
Many innovative companies have chosen to collaborate with us. Here are some of those 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.
