Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in innovative growth businesses, globally. Our approach combines rigorous fundamental analysis with inspired thinking to seek high-quality businesses that are creating the future. We operate our business through two affiliates: Sands Capital Management, which focuses on investing in companies in public
markets; and Sands Capital Ventures, which focuses on investing in companies in the private markets. By enabling our clients to participate in the growth of these businesses, our mission is to add value and enhance their wealth with prudence over time. An independent, staff-owned firm based in the Greater Washington, DC area, Sands Capital managed more than $75 billion USD in client assets as of December 31, 2020.