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Sands Capital · 1 month ago

Global Ventures Intern (Graduate Students) - Summer 2026

Arlington, VA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$50/hr - $60/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Sands Capital is an active, long-term investor in leading innovative businesses globally. The Global Ventures Intern will support the GV investment team across all aspects of the venture investing process, including thesis development, market research, and investment due diligence.

BiotechnologyEnterprise SoftwareFinancial ServicesVenture Capital

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Developing an understanding of GV’s core focus areas (Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence) through industry resources including blogs, articles, podcasts, webinars, and industry reports

Sourcing potential investment opportunities that fall within the GV sector and stage focus

Providing diligence support to the GV Investment Team on active investment opportunities. This includes aspects such as reviewing pitch decks and other materials provided in the data room, attending calls with industry experts, conducting market sizing analysis, and reviewing financial models/projections

Developing an investment thesis during the internship on a topic/subject related to our industry focus areas

Performing other position responsibilities, as needed

Exhibiting behaviors consistent with Sands Capital’s Mission, Values, and culture

Qualification

Venture capitalFinancial statement analysisMarket researchBusiness analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaborationSelf-starterWork ethic

Required

Graduate-level students interested in private markets

Demonstrated interest in venture capital and emerging technology trends

Strong communication skills

A genuine and demonstrable interest in business analysis and investment research

Proficiency in financial statement analysis

Superior verbal and written communication skills

Exceptional work ethic and ability to complete assignments on time with limited supervision

Be able to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy

Self-starter and someone who operates well in a fast-moving, dynamic environment

Having impeccable integrity

Exhibiting superior client service skills (to include both internal and external clients)

Exhibiting strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrating a strong work ethic in a fast-paced, professional environment

Operating with a high degree of initiative, self-discipline, and motivation

Being able to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy

Assuming the best of others

Being motivated by a job well-done