About
Eduardo Leal is a senior research analyst at Sands Capital, primarily covering emerging markets, having joined the firm in 2022. He previously served as partner and head of equity research at STK Capital in Rio de Janeiro and worked earlier as an equity research analyst at Platina Investimentos. He holds an MS in management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BA in industrial engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, and is a CFA charterholder.
Experience
- Sands CapitalSr. Research Analystcurrent2025 — present
- Sands CapitalResearch Analyst2019 — 2025
- Sands CapitalSr. Research Associate2016 — 2019Arlington, VA
- Sands CapitalResearch Associate2014 — 2016Arlington, VA
- Strategic Investment GroupInvestment Analyst2013 — 2014Arlington, VA
Skills & more
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) — CFA Institute
From Eduardo's professional profile.
Colleagues at Sands Capital Ventures
Aagam Shah
Principal at Sands Capital Ventures
Amanda Golden
Sr. Associate at Sands Capital Ventures
Andrew P. Giordano
Executive Managing Director, Client Relations and Business Development at Sands Capital Ventures
Ann
Chief Operating Officer at Reciprocal Ventures
Ashley N. Patton
Sr. Stewardship Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures
Barron B. Martin Jr.
Managing Partner, Sr. Research Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures
Benjamin H. Betcher
Portfolio Manager, Sr. Research Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures
Brian A. Christiansen
Sr. Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, Executive Managing Director at Sands Capital Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eduardo Leal?
- Eduardo Leal is a senior research analyst at Sands Capital, primarily covering emerging markets, having joined the firm in 2022. He previously served as partner and head of equity research at STK Capital in Rio de Janeiro and worked earlier as an equity research analyst at Platina Investimentos. He holds an MS in management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a BA in industrial engineering from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, and is a CFA charterholder.
- Where does Eduardo Leal work?
- Eduardo Leal is Sr. Research Analyst at Sands Capital Ventures.
- Where did Eduardo Leal go to school?
- Eduardo Leal studied at University of Virginia (Master of Science (M.S.), Commerce); William & Mary (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics); The Taft School.
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