About Sands Capital:
We are an active, long-term investor in leading innovative 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 capital solutions to institutions and fund sponsors in more than 40 countries (detailed on our website www.sandscapital.com).
About the Global Ventures Intern Role:
The Global Ventures (“GV”) strategy at Sands Capital invests in early-stage startups (Seed through Series B) within dynamic, high-growth markets including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital health. This internship position will support the GV investment team across all aspects of the venture investing process. Examples include thesis development, market research, identification of potential investment opportunities within our sector focus areas, and investment due diligence. This individual will be expected to be a self-starter with a deep interest in technology, startups, and venture capital.
Our internship program serves to identify motivated and talented graduate-level students who will gain relevant skills and knowledge through the internship. The 2025 summer internship program will run from June 2 to August 8.
Work Expectations:
This role is expected to work from our Arlington, Virginia office (HQ) on a hybrid schedule at a minimum of four days per week in-office (specifically including Tuesdays and Wednesdays) or as directed by your manager, depending on the role and team needs. Please know that the hybrid schedule is subject to change, as directed by our Executive Management Team, at any time.
Position Responsibilities:
Position Qualifications:
Required Behavioral Characteristics:
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Sands Capital’s Values:
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Salary:
Sands Capital offers competitive compensation and generous benefits for interns who exceed 90 days of employment or otherwise meet the relevant eligibility criteria as determined by Sands Capital’s benefit plan documents. For this role, the hourly rate ranges from $50/hour to $60/hour and will be determined by the candidate’s grade level as well as relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Sands Capital is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and staff members. For our staff members, equal opportunity includes access to the benefits and privileges that the firm provides to staff members generally. We appreciate the value diversity brings to Sands Capital and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff members.
We evaluate and select qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Discrimination of this kind is also strictly prohibited by a variety of federal, state, and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
View the “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law” poster here and its supplement here.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to pregnant individuals, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals needing accommodation for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to emiller@sandscap.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.