Michael Graninger
Director/Board Member at Redsift Ltd.
Profile
Michael joined Sands Capital Ventures in 2018 as a Partner.
He has more than 20 years of experience investing in, managing, financing, and developing innovative enterprise technologies.
Prior to joining Sands Capital Ventures, Michael was a Partner at In-Q-Tel, a strategic investor in early-stage businesses in the artificial intelligence, computer vision, data analytics, cybersecurity, novel materials, and other spaces of potential high impact on national security.
He also was the founder and President of Mobile System 7, a cybersecurity company.
Previously, Michael served as Managing Director at The Hunter Capital Group, a specialized investment bank, and Senior Vice President at Friedman, Billings, and Ramsey where he focused on IPOs, M&A advisory, and private placements.
Michael received a bachelor degree in Business Administration from Salisbury State University and a MBA from San Diego State University.
Michael Graninger active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Sands Capital Ventures LLC
 Sands Capital Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sands Capital Ventures LLC (Sands Capital Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary founded in 2010 by Frank Sands. The firm is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. | Private Equity Investor | 31/03/2018 |
Redsift Ltd.
 Redsift Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Redsift Ltd. develops intelligent apps and bots for data. It provides an open cloud platform, which makes cybersecurity accessible to everyone. The company was founded by Rahul Power and Randal Juliano Pereira Pinto on September 30, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 14/09/2020 |
Former positions of Michael Graninger
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
In-Q-Tel
 In-Q-Tel Investment ManagersFinance In-Q-Tel is a Venture Capital firm is founded in 1999 by Gilman Louie. The firm is headquartered in Arlington with additional office in London, United Kingdom. | Private Equity Investor | 31/03/2018 |
VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION
 VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION Investment ManagersFinance Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (Virginia Innovation Partnership) is a private equity/venture capital non-profit operating division of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/03/2013 |
| Hunter Capital Group LLC | Private Equity Investor | 01/05/2003 |
| Friedman Billings Ramsey Group, Inc. /Brokerage Business/ | Private Equity Investor | 01/10/2001 |
Cornerstone Financial Services, Inc. (Indiana)
 Cornerstone Financial Services, Inc. (Indiana) Investment ManagersFinance Cornerstone Financial Services, Inc. is a private company based in Greenfield, IN. The company provides investment advice to its clients. | Private Equity Analyst | 01/09/1993 |
Training of Michael Graninger
| San Diego State University | Masters Business Admin |
| Salisbury State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Sands Capital Ventures LLC
Sands Capital Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sands Capital Ventures LLC (Sands Capital Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary founded in 2010 by Frank Sands. The firm is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. | Finance |
Cornerstone Financial Services, Inc. (Indiana)
Cornerstone Financial Services, Inc. (Indiana) Investment ManagersFinance Cornerstone Financial Services, Inc. is a private company based in Greenfield, IN. The company provides investment advice to its clients. | Finance |
| Friedman Billings Ramsey Group, Inc. /Brokerage Business/ | Finance |
| Hunter Capital Group LLC | |
VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION
VIRGINIA INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP CORPORATION Investment ManagersFinance Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (Virginia Innovation Partnership) is a private equity/venture capital non-profit operating division of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. | Finance |
In-Q-Tel
In-Q-Tel Investment ManagersFinance In-Q-Tel is a Venture Capital firm is founded in 1999 by Gilman Louie. The firm is headquartered in Arlington with additional office in London, United Kingdom. | Finance |
Redsift Ltd.
Redsift Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Redsift Ltd. develops intelligent apps and bots for data. It provides an open cloud platform, which makes cybersecurity accessible to everyone. The company was founded by Rahul Power and Randal Juliano Pereira Pinto on September 30, 2014 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
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