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The publication recognized the three among the most innovative and influential figures in D.C.’s tech community.
Sands Capital Managing Partners Michael Clarke, Michael Graninger, and Barron Martin Jr. were named to Washingtonian magazine’s 2025 Tech Titans list, which features leaders shaping the region’s technology ecosystem. The trio were cited among the publication’s annual roundup of innovators driving growth and impact across venture capital, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and government technology.
With more than $58 billion in assets, Sands Capital makes long-term, high-conviction investments in businesses that have the potential to become global leaders. In June, that approach was highlighted by the sale of Brightflag, a legal-software company backed by Sands Capital since its Series A round, to Dutch information-services firm Wolters Kluwer for $425 million.
The Washingtonian compiled its 2025 list amid continued innovation across the capital region’s tech landscape—where venture investors, founders, and policymakers are reshaping industries, navigating evolving regulations, and broadening access to opportunity. Read the full list here.
Disclosures:
No compensation was paid to Washingtonian magazine by Sands Capital or any of its staff members for inclusion on the list of “Tech Titans,” which is determined at the magazine’s discretion.
AUM is listed as of September 30, 2025. AUM includes the discretionary and non-discretionary assets of Sands Capital Management, LLC, and the gross assets of all funds for Sands Capital Alternatives, LLC rounded to the nearest billion. Private holdings valuations for Sands Capital Alternatives are updated 45 to 60 days after quarter-end.