Dylann Sands
InvestorPartner at Animal Capital
New York, New York, United States
Writes $100K – $1M checks
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About
Dylann Sands specializes in early-stage Gen Z and creator-led companies, recognized architect of a hands-on founder-support model for creators and consumer brands, speaks at VidCon, with typical checks around $1.5M.
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFintechHealthtechMedia & Entertainment
Experience
- Animal CapitalManaging Partnercurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Global Women in VCMembercurrent2022 — present
- AF VenturesInvestor2020 — 2022New York, New York, United States
- General AtlanticGrowth Equity Investor2019 — 2020New York, New York
- Goldman SachsInvestment Banking Associate2018 — 2019
- Goldman SachsInvestment Banking Analyst2017 — 2018
- Goldman SachsEquity Research Analyst2015 — 2017
- Goldman SachsSummer Analyst2014
- Goldman SachsSummer Analyst2013
Skills & more
PowerPoint14Microsoft Excel12Social Media12Microsoft Office6Market Research6Social Media Marketing5Microsoft Word7Research5Public Speaking5Leadership4Customer Service2Teamwork6
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MarketingData AnalysisTime ManagementMicrosoft PowerPointEconomics- Series 79, 7, 63, 86, 87 — FINRA
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Colleagues at Animal Capital
Ajay Mishra
Partner at Animal Capital
Dylann Berger
Partner at Animal Capital
Griffin Johnson
General Partner at Animal Capital
Josh Richards
Co-Founder & Operating Partner at Animal Capital
Marshall Sandman
Managing Partner at Animal Capital
Noah Beck
Partner at Animal Capital
Ryan Foss-Skiftesvik
Partner at Animal Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dylann Sands?
- Dylann Sands specializes in early-stage Gen Z and creator-led companies, recognized architect of a hands-on founder-support model for creators and consumer brands, speaks at VidCon, with typical checks around $1.5M.
- Where does Dylann Sands work?
- Dylann Sands is Partner at Animal Capital.
- What does Dylann Sands invest in?
- Dylann Sands invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, Media & Entertainment.
- What check size does Dylann Sands write?
- Dylann Sands typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
- Where did Dylann Sands go to school?
- Dylann Sands studied at Cornell University (BS, Applied Economics and Management); Weston High School.
Same school
Also attended Cornell University1,165
Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesJohn ZimmerCo-founder of LyftMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMike ZakInvestor at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Micah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder Collective
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Also attended Weston High School6
Mike MajorsVenture Partner at Data Point CapitalTroy FlynnVice President, Investor Relations at TSG Consumer PartnersOlivia BenjaminPartner at Operator LPSarah KeaneExecutive Assistant at The Engine VenturesMasashi KiyomineManaging Partner at Kicker VenturesKatherine BinneyVenture Architect at Roadrunner Ventures
Shared employers
Also worked at AF Ventures6
Also worked at General Atlantic147
David VélezFounder & CEO of NubankAdrianna MaInvestor at Index VenturesJimena NowackInvestor at Index VenturesAnna ChenInvestor at Madrona Venture GroupJin-Young KimInvestment Team at 8VCLauren LeeInvestor at FJ Labs
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Also worked at Goldman Sachs2,000
Marc AndreessenCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzJosh KushnerFounder & CEO of Thrive CapitalSarah GuoFounder & General Partner of ConvictionFred EhrsamCo-founder and Senior Advisor at Paradigm; founder of NudgeMatt HuangCo-founder and Managing Partner at ParadigmTarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of Kalshi
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