Sands Capital Ventures

Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative growth businesses, globally. Our approach combines analytical rigor and creative thinking to identify high-quality growth businesses that are creating the future. Through an integrated investment platform spanning venture capital, growth equity and public equity, we provide growth

Portfolio
3 companies
Tracked Valuation
$43B
Companies Valued
3 of 3
Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Founded
1992
Team size
238

Investment focus

Sands Capital Ventures's portfolio on More Capital spans fintech, cybersecurity, enterprise software. The firm is based in Arlington, Virginia, United States. Of the 3 portfolio companies tracked here, 3 have publicly reported valuations totaling approximately $43B.

If your company is backed by Sands Capital Ventures

Employees at companies backed by Sands Capital Ventures may encounter this fund's name on their cap table, in board communications, or in funding announcements. Understanding who invests in your employer can provide useful context when evaluating your equity.

What this means for your stock

Institutional investors like Sands Capital Ventures typically hold preferred shares with rights that differ from the common stock or options held by employees. In a liquidity event, preferred shareholders may have liquidation preferences, anti-dilution protections, or board-level governance rights that affect the value of common equity. The specific terms depend on each company's funding agreements.

Secondary market considerations

Some venture-backed companies allow employees to sell shares on secondary markets, while others restrict transfers. Whether your company permits secondary sales, and under what conditions, is typically governed by the company's equity plan and any applicable right-of-first-refusal provisions — not by the fund itself. However, the presence of institutional investors can sometimes signal the maturity and governance structure of the company.

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Sands Capital Ventures portfolio companies

3 companies tracked on More Capital, sorted by reported valuation.

Top holdings by valuation

By sector

Fintech (1)

Cybersecurity (1)

Enterprise Software (1)

Industries invested in

Frequent co-investors

Funds that most frequently co-invest alongside Sands Capital Ventures in the same companies.

Last verified: 2026-05-28

Portfolio data compiled from public filings, press releases, and industry databases. Valuations are reported figures and may not reflect current market conditions. Not investment advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions.