Global Ventures Intern (Graduate Students) - Summer 2026

Sands Capital • Arlington, VA

4d • $50 - $60 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 and cybersecurity. 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 2026 summer internship program will run from June 8 to August 14. 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 more 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.

Requirements

• Graduate-level students interested in private markets (MBA preferred).
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees