
Headline
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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