Sandhill Wealth Management

Yes. Through its advisory and placement activity, Sandhill sources access to venture capital funds and select direct co-investment opportunities for its clients. The firm acts as a gatekeeper and advisor rather than a fund-of-funds, helping individual clients evaluate and commit to fund managers, often leveraging Kaji's deep network within the venture community.

Samir Kaji's prior role leading First Republic's venture coverage created a natural client pipeline, but that institution's failure and sale to JPMorgan in mid-2023 accelerated the firm's pivot toward independence. Public records indicate Sandhill maintains multi-custodial relationships and does not rely on any single bank, positioning the firm's advisory model as institution-agnostic rather than tied to a specific banking platform.

Venture Unlocked is a podcast and content platform hosted by Samir Kaji that covers fund operations, LP allocation strategy, and emerging manager trends. It doubles as a brand and sourcing engine for Sandhill Wealth Management. Episodes feature interviews with institutional LPs, fund-of-funds managers, and venture capitalists, reinforcing Kaji's position as a connector within the venture ecosystem.