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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?

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
AirGarage

San Francisco, California, United States

AirGarage is the operating system for parking real estate.

InternetOnline PortalsParkingPaymentsReal EstateSoftwareTransportation
Series BJul 7, 2025
Amount Raised: $23,000,000
Things

Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan

Things offer product development and various information such as CAD, drawings, parts configuration, and price information.

CADProduct DesignProduct Management
SeedJul 6, 2025
Amount Raised: $2,214,698
Finom

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Finom provides an online payment solution that integrates business accounts, invoicing, and accounting.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechPayments
Series CJun 23, 2025
Amount Raised: $132,126,957
Root

West Hollywood, California, United States

Root is a communication platform offering tools for community management and engagement.

AppsInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedJun 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Stotles

London, England, United Kingdom

The all-in-one platform to streamline your public sector sales.

AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Developer PlatformSalesSoftware
Series AMay 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $13,431,653
trawa

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

End-to-End Energy-as-a-Service for Small and Medium Sized Enterprise

Clean EnergyCleanTechRenewable EnergySoftware
Series AMay 22, 2025
Amount Raised: $27,185,948
Owner

Palo Alto, California, United States

Owner is a technology company that provides tools for local restaurant owners to enhance sales and online presence.

CRMRestaurantsSoftware
Series CMay 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $120,000,000