Sands Capital

Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative businesses globally. Our approach combines rigorous fundamental analysis with inspired thinking to identify innovative, high-quality businesses that are creating the future. Through strategies designed to concentrate investment in these businesses, we serve the long-term growth objectives of institutions and fund sponsors in more than 40 countries. We invest for the long term because the key to wealth creation is long-term compounding of value. In our view, there are a few elite businesses around the world that can grow their profit pools sustainably over the long term. We seek to invest in these businesses, be patient, and avoid all other businesses. Our Six Investment Criteria 1. Sustainable above-average earnings growth. 2. Leadership position in a promising business space. 3. Significant competitive advantages/unique business franchise. 4. Clear mission and value-added focus. 5. Financial strength. 6. Rational valuation relative to the market and business prospects.