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Sandpiper Ventures
Sandpiper Ventures is a high-conviction early-stage fund that uncovers tech-enabled companies the market routinely misses. It is built to capitalize on...
Sandpiper Ventures
Sandpiper Ventures is a high-conviction early-stage fund that uncovers tech-enabled companies the market routinely misses. It is built to capitalize on overlooked high-performing companies outside legacy networks and aims to deliver alpha through better businesses, better deals, and repeatable outcomes. The firm is founded by experienced, internationally networked women with leadership across industries.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2020
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Halifax
Corporate office
Halifax, Canada
Principals
Cathy Bennett
Founding and General Partner
Rhiannon Davies
Founding and Managing Partner
Sarah Young
Founding and General Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Sandpiper Ventures?
The firm is led by its three founding and general partners: Cathy Bennett, Rhiannon Davies, and Sarah Young. Bennett is a former Minister of Finance and a seasoned energy and governance investor. Davies has built and sold companies across four continents. Young is a venture capitalist focused on rebuilding capital formation systems. Together they make investment decisions, supported by a small team that includes a venture partner and senior associate.
What investment stages does Sandpiper Ventures target?
Sandpiper invests across the earliest stages — seed, startup, and growth. The firm looks for capital-efficient companies with strong unit economics that are often overlooked because they fall outside legacy venture networks. Its public portfolio includes companies still in formation as well as those scaling operations.
Which sectors does Sandpiper Ventures explicitly pursue?
Sandpiper concentrates on AI-powered health systems, climate resilience infrastructure, and enterprise software. Its portfolio founders include operators building category leaders in digital health platforms, emissions-reduction technology, and workflow automation tools for the future of work.
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