Sandbox Ventures
Overview
Sandbox Ventures is the venture capital arm of Sandbox Industries, a firm founded in 2003 that manages multiple industry-specific funds. It focuses on connecting established corporations with startups and invests in sectors such as healthcare, insurance, and food & agriculture. Notable initiatives include Sandbox Insurtech Ventures, its dedicated fund for the insurance technology sector, and the management of the Blue Venture Funds in collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield companies.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indico Data | Dec 2020 | Series B | Lead |
| Nippy | Jan 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Andrew Gardner
Founder Advisor
Andy Rich
Technical Founder
Brant Choate
Founder Advisor
Bryce Hansen
Founder Advisor
Chase Meredith
Founder Advisor
Chris Crittenden
Co-Founder
Chris Mann
Founder Advisor
Daniel Sellers
Founder Advisor
Dylan Allen-Arnegård
Founder Advisor
Ethan Webb
Founder Advisor
Garrett Bean
Founder Advisor
Jake Huntley
Fellow, Founder Advisor
Jonny Hicken
Co-Founder
Levi Mackay
Start-up Founder Software Developer
Matt Beckstrand
Student Founder
Parker Edwards
Founder Advisor
For institutional investors. Book with your work email.
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Sandbox Ventures based?
Sandbox Ventures is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Sandbox Ventures founded?
Sandbox Ventures was founded in 2003.
How many portfolio companies does Sandbox Ventures have?
Sandbox Ventures has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Sandbox Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Indico Data, Nippy.
What was Sandbox Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Sandbox Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Nippy in 2023.
What sectors does Sandbox Ventures focus on?
Sandbox Ventures focuses on AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Sandbox Ventures focus on?
Sandbox Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Sandbox Ventures's AUM?
Sandbox Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $1.2B and $1.2B.