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Sands VC

Sands VC

Overview

Sands VC is an angel syndicate founded in 2024 that invests in pre-seed and seed stage companies across Europe and Asia. The firm's investment sectors include Smart Manufacturing & Frontier Tech, Mobility & Climate Solutions, and Enterprise Infrastructure.

Year Founded

2024

Portfolio Companies

9

Website

sands.vc

Investments

Sands VC investments
CompanyDateStageLead
MimicreteNov 2025GrantCo-investor
ExpanlyOct 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
HoldsonSep 2025VC RoundCo-investor
Holy TechnologiesSep 2025SeedLead
MimicreteSep 2025SeedCo-investor

Key People

Frederik Gollob

Co-Founder

Iñaki Amate

Co-Founder, Partner

Sébastien Gianelli

Managing Partner

Christian Soemmer

Partner

Francois Monnet

Partner

Ida Åsle

Partner

Luis Anton

Investor

Sector & Stage Mix

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Investment Activity

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Year Founded2024

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