SandboxAQ

Sandbox AQ is a US-based technology firm that specializes in developing Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) aimed at solving complex challenges in healthcare, materials science, and digital infrastructure through advanced AI. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Sandbox AQ focuses on harnessing the power of AI for various sectors. In July 2025, Ava Family Office, Forge Global Advisors, Rizvi Traverse Management, and other unspecified investors co-led the acquisition of a stake in Sandbox AQ from unspecified sellers for USD 95 million. CEO Jack Hidary leads the company.

SandboxAQ specializes in Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) that address intricate challenges across sectors such as healthcare, materials science, and digital infrastructure. Their advanced AI solutions facilitate drug discovery, optimize molecular compounds, predict atomic-level properties, and enhance resilience in digital infrastructures, serving clients including biotech firms, academia, and government entities globally, covering regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. SandboxAQ generates revenue through B2B partnerships and collaborative agreements, providing tailored AI and quantitative modeling solutions. Their flagship services, which include access to their proprietary SAIR dataset for drug discovery, are offered on a subscription basis, reflecting the customized nature of their high-value services in research-intensive fields.

The company will use the July 2025 funding to provide long-term liquidity for employees.