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Headline

North America, California, United States, San Francisco

Description

Headline, formerly known as e.ventures, is a globally-focused venture capital firm that rebranded in 2020 to better reflect its expansive international footprint and multi-stage investment strategy. With offices in key innovation hubs such as San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, São Paulo, Tokyo, and Beijing, the firm leverages its interconnected network to identify and support promising startups across continents. Headline's investment philosophy centers on backing "winning teams" and providing not just capital but also strategic guidance to help portfolio companies scale globally.

The firm operates across various stages, from seed to growth, demonstrating a flexible approach to investment. Headline manages a substantial pool of capital, with over $4 billion in assets under management. This significant financial backing allows them to make impactful investments and provide substantial follow-on funding to support the long-term growth of their portfolio companies.

In 2022, Headline further solidified its investment capacity by announcing the close of its seventh early-stage fund, Headline VII, at $400 million. Concurrently, they launched a $100 million "Scout" fund, specifically designed for earlier, smaller check investments. Their typical initial check sizes range from $500,000 for seed-stage ventures, extending up to $15 million for Series A and B rounds, showcasing their commitment to supporting companies at different points in their development.

Headline has built a diverse and impressive portfolio spanning various sectors, including fintech, consumer technology, SaaS, and e-commerce. Notable investments include companies like N26, Sorare, AppFolio, The RealReal, and Segment. The firm's strategy emphasizes deep partnerships with founders, aiming to facilitate global expansion and help their portfolio companies achieve market leadership.

Investor Profile

Headline has backed more than 476 startups, with 24 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 156 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 76 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, United Kingdom.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, E-Commerce, SaaS.
  • Led 13 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $500K – $15M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (27%)
  • Series B (22%)
  • Seed (18%)
  • Series Unknown (12%)
  • Series C (11%)
  • Series D (4%)
  • Pre Seed (3%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Series F (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (51%)
  • Germany (13%)
  • United Kingdom (8%)
  • France (6%)
  • Brazil (3%)
  • Denmark (3%)
  • Russian Federation (2%)
  • Sweden (2%)
  • Israel (2%)
  • Japan (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • E-commerce
  • Saas
  • Information Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Internet
  • Analytics
  • Health Care
  • Mobile Apps
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Headline frequently co-invest with?

Sequoia Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 14
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 18
Index Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 14
Insight Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 13
Battery Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Co-Investments: 13
Greycroft
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 89
Heartcore Capital
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Co-Investments: 18
Accel
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 17
Redpoint
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 13
HV Capital
Europe, Bayern, Germany, Munich
Co-Investments: 17

Which angels does Headline often collaborate with?

CS
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 5
JL
North America, Nevada, United States, Las Vegas
Shared Deals: 2
FG
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 3
JM
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Shared Deals: 3
JM
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 3
JW
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 3
US
Europe, Berlin, Germany, Berlin
Shared Deals: 3
J.R. Smith
Europe, Zurich, Switzerland, Zürich
Shared Deals: 4
Demi Moore
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 2
SP
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 4

What are some of recent deals done by Headline?

Advanced AI powered tool taking the drive-thru Customer Experience at Quick Service Restaurant locations

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Generative AIRestaurants
SeedAug 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,700,000
VAAS

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

VAAS offers cloud-based platforms for secure data storage, real-time analytics, and integrated workflow automation.

Data IntegrationInformation TechnologyRisk ManagementSaaS
SeedAug 27, 2025
Amount Raised: $3,689,288
Mercado de Recebíveis

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Mercado de Recebíveis provides financial instruments to assist businesses in managing their cash flow.

Financial Services
Series UnknownAug 21, 2025
Citizen Health

San Mateo, California, United States

Citizen Health is a personalized AI Advocate platform that helps patients understand and organize their medical information.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataHealth CareLife SciencePersonal Health
Series AAug 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Plancraft

Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

easy SaaS for craftsmen & contractors

SaaS
Series BAug 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $44,524,589
Pipeimob

São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pipeimob offers a real estate transactional platform that brings security, transparency and speed to everyone involved in the transaction.

FinTechInformation TechnologyReal Estate
SeedAug 12, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,776,390
Thread

New York, New York, United States

Thread is an AI-powered service desk platform for Managed Service Providers (MSPs).

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Information TechnologyMessaging
Series UnknownAug 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $8,000,000

Automating 9-1-1 phone calls with voice A.I.

SeedJul 21, 2025
Amount Raised: $6,300,000
NetBox Labs

New York, New York, United States

NetBox Labs develops services for the open-source NetBox IP address management and data center infrastructure management platform.

Information TechnologyOpen SourceProfessional NetworkingSaaS
Series BJul 14, 2025
Amount Raised: $35,000,000
Taxwire

New York, New York, United States

Global Sales Tax Solved

Artificial Intelligence (AI)FinTechSaaS
SeedJul 9, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,000,000