Fundraising Tell-All No one ever talks about this, mostly because Americans don’t like to self-deprecate. I suspect more fund managers in Britain are open to the warts of it all. However, I think there should be more transparency on how…
Christmas Deals and Presents Galore Still working on your Christmas list? Fortunately, we can help. Not only do we invest in the best products around, but we’ve got some amazing deals for you – and all in time for Christmas.…
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA The 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference 2022, also referred to as ‘Davos in the Desert’ was held from October 25-27, 2022 in Riyadh. Sandbox Studios was very fortunate to attend this event having…
What this really means for investors Despite what you might think of her, Kim Kardashian is unique. Having rose to fame from being Paris Hilton’s (likely unpaid) assistant to a current estimated net worth of $1.8bn, according to Forbes, she…
What happens at LA Tech Week stays in LA (and on this blog) A16z hosted LA Tech Week with the slogan “Time to Build”. Thousands of founders and investors descended the streets of West Hollywood, Venice, Beverly Hills, and Santa…
Guest Post by Tania Hung, Managing Director – Sandbox Studios Agency These days it seems as if every time I click onto a social media platform, I learn about new brands that are selling exactly what I didn’t know I…
Why you need to have venture exposure now. It is impossible not to feel the doom and gloom of the current economic forecast. After being forced at home for 2 years due to Covid, we are now able to run…
Top 5 mistakes when working with celebrity co-founders (and how to avoid them) The truth is many people think celebrities are generally overrated. They may get sucked into the content on their social feeds, enjoy seeing Tom Cruise fly a…
And why talent is the future Sandbox Studios is not investing in celebrities for celebrity’s sake. In fact, it’s just much smarter consumer investing because talent is the natural progression in the evolution of advertising. Most people just don’t know…
Spoiler alert: there isn’t one The number one question I get asked is “What percentage does the talent take in an equity deal, and do you pay them?” This usually ends up with me going on a diatribe about variables…