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Founded by Robert B. Shapiro in 2003.1
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American venture capital firm located in Chicago
Sandbox Industries is a venture capital firm located in Chicago. The firm focuses on connecting established corporations with disruptive startups via strategic corporate investment funds.2 It was founded by Robert B. Shapiro.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sandbox Industries is a venture capital firm located in Chicago. The firm focuses on connecting established corporations with disruptive startups via strategic corporate investment funds.2
Founded by Robert B. Shapiro in 2003.1
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