## [There Is No Playbook Anymore](/content/there-is-no-playbook-anymore/index.html)

The companies that win in the next decade may look nothing like the companies that won in the last one. For most of the last twenty years, venture capital had a relatively clear formula. Build software. Scale users. Raise capital. Expand globally. The…

*Jackie Fast*  
*June 24, 2026*

## [Why Consumer Is Bigger Than Silicon Valley Thinks](/content/why-consumer-is-bigger-than-silicon-valley-thinks/index.html)

Culture Becomes More Valuable in an AI World Last week, I was honoured to be invited to join the largest US/UK trade delegation to date — a highly curated group assembled by the British government and Consulate to represent some…

*Jackie Fast*  
*May 27, 2026*

## [We Don’t Usually Do This](/content/we-dont-usually-do-this/index.html)

Here’s Why We Just Did We don’t typically make multiple investments in quick succession. Our approach has always been deliberate — focused on a small number of high-conviction positions where we believe we have a real edge around access, pricing,…

*Jackie Fast*  
*April 29, 2026*

## [Fund I Milestone](/content/fund-i-milestone/index.html)

We’re excited to share that Fund I has generated its first distribution following a partial secondary sale in one of our portfolio companies. Achieving realized liquidity just over two years from final close is highly uncommon for a first-time fund…

*Jackie Fast*  
*March 25, 2026*

## [Falling For Fashion: Sandbox Studios Invests In Destree](/content/falling-for-fashion-sandbox-studios-invests-in-destree/index.html)

At Sandbox Studios, we invest in celebrity brands that shape culture – those that blend creativity, storytelling, and business excellence to create something extraordinary. Today, we’re thrilled to announce our investment in Destree, a Parisian brand bridging the gap between…

*Jackie Fast*  
*January 14, 2026*

## [Looking Ahead To 2026](/content/looking-ahead-to-2026/index.html)

What To Expect From Us 2026 is shaping up to be our strongest year yet. You can expect: CELEBRATING THE SEASON WITH SANDBOX STUDIOS Holiday Specials The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re delighted to bring you exclusive…

*Jackie Fast*  
*December 3, 2025*

## [Retail Resurgence: Why The Shelf Matters Again](/content/retail-resurgence-why-the-shelf-matters-again/index.html)

As DTC breaks, retail wins – and Sandbox Studios is first to market For much of the past decade, consumer investing had one mantra: win online. Direct-to-consumer brands promised exponential growth fueled by Facebook ads, precise targeting, and limitless digital…

*Jackie Fast*  
*October 1, 2025*

## [The Art & Science Of Celebrity Deals](/content/the-art-science-of-celebrity-deals/index.html)

Why Alignment Between Talent and Structure is the Difference Between a Fad and a Forever Brand Sandbox Studios doesn’t engineer celebrity pairings. We invest where the co-founder is already in place. But with 20+ years of building partnerships across…

*Jackie Fast*  
*August 27, 2025*

## [It’s Weird Out There](/content/its-weird-out-there/index.html)

What VCs Are (and Aren’t) Backing Right Now The deck is tight. The TAM is real. The story’s strong. So… why are checks still slow? Welcome to 2025: fundraising is happening, but it’s weird out there. The market isn’t dead,…

*Jackie Fast*  
*July 30, 2025*

## [Rhode To A Billion](/content/rhode-to-a-billion/index.html)

Why Hailey Bieber’s $1B Exit Proves the Power of Celebrity Brands Three years ago, Rhode launched with a single product, a simple brand promise, and a globally recognized face in Hailey Bieber. Last week, e.l.f. Beauty acquired Rhode in a deal worth…

*Jackie Fast*  
*June 25, 2025*