Sandbox Industries

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2003

AUM

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Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Investment Ticket

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Investment Stage

Series A

Region of investment

North America
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Sandbox Industries is a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2003. The firm is known for its focus on healthcare and insurance sectors, aiming to drive innovation and lasting change. With a team of 19 professionals, Sandbox Industries combines traditional and corporate investing, partnering with industry leaders to create unique ecosystems that benefit their portfolio companies.

The firm invests primarily in healthcare technology, healthcare services, and clinical sciences, with a focus on Series A rounds in the United States. Sandbox Industries manages the Blue Venture Funds, a collaboration with Blue Cross Blue Shield companies, which invests in venture and growth opportunities. The firm is also involved in sustainability and food & agriculture sectors, leveraging its strategic partnerships to catalyze change.

Notable investments by Sandbox Industries include Culture Biosciences - discovery tools in healthcare, Anzen - other insurance, Debut Biotechnology - biotechnology, Verituity - other financial services, and Supergut - food products. These investments highlight the firm's commitment to transforming crucial industries through strategic investments.

Industry

Biotechnology Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services AI HealthTech

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Matt Downs CO-CEO AND MANAGING PARTNER
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Nick Rosa FOUNDER AND PARTNER
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FAQs about Sandbox Industries

Sandbox Industries is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A.
Sandbox Industries is located in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Sandbox Industries was founded in 2003.
Sandbox Industries invests in companies and startups in Biotechnology, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Healthcare Services, AI, HealthTech.
Sandbox Industries invests in companies and startups in North America.
Sandbox Industries invests in companies and startups at Series A.
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