Headline

Headline is a venture capital firm established in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. It operates in seven cities around the world and invests in a diverse range of sectors including fintech, e-commerce, software, digital health, developer tools, open-source, media, digital innovation, and consumer services. The firm manages Early Stage Funds across the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, allowing for localized investments, while its Growth Fund targets global investments from Series B and beyond. By being closely connected to local markets, Headline can identify emerging trends and promising entrepreneurs. The firm has a notable portfolio featuring companies such as Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, and Bumble, reflecting its commitment to supporting innovative and high-potential businesses.

Jonathan Becker

Partner

Nicolas von Blottnitz

Investor, US

Conrad Chu

Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Andreas Haug

Founding and General Partner

Jake Horwitz

Investor, US

Joseph Huang

Partner

Brad Lu

Partner

Trevor Neff

Partner at Headline Growth

Ketul Patel

Investor, US

Shalini Rao

Partner at Headline Growth

Jonathan Userovici

General Partner

Anna Vershebeniuk

Principal

Dominic Wilhelm

Principal

Nancy Xiao

Partner, Growth

Kevin Zhang

Principal

King Goh

Partner, Growth and Fintech Investing

Gabriel Alves

Partner

Past deals in Berlin

Numa

Series C in 2023
NUMA Group is a Berlin-based operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform, providing modern travelers with innovative accommodations that serve as an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments. The company operates over 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome. NUMA's offerings include features such as electronic check-in, kitchen facilities, workstations, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, enhancing the guest experience and promoting a sense of authenticity. By leveraging proprietary technology, NUMA automates operational processes, which increases cost efficiency and revenue potential, making it a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers in the hospitality sector.

Klima

Series A in 2022
Klima is a personal climate action app. With Klima, everyone can calculate their personal carbon footprint and understand the climate impact of their own lifestyle. Users can offset their emissions by supporting science-backed projects that remove or prevent the same emissions elsewhere. Next, the app helps to shrink one's personal footprint through climate education, customized tips, and achievments. Klima was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Numa

Venture Round in 2022
NUMA Group is a Berlin-based operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform, providing modern travelers with innovative accommodations that serve as an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments. The company operates over 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome. NUMA's offerings include features such as electronic check-in, kitchen facilities, workstations, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, enhancing the guest experience and promoting a sense of authenticity. By leveraging proprietary technology, NUMA automates operational processes, which increases cost efficiency and revenue potential, making it a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers in the hospitality sector.

Klima

Series A in 2021
Klima is a personal climate action app. With Klima, everyone can calculate their personal carbon footprint and understand the climate impact of their own lifestyle. Users can offset their emissions by supporting science-backed projects that remove or prevent the same emissions elsewhere. Next, the app helps to shrink one's personal footprint through climate education, customized tips, and achievments. Klima was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Numa

Series A in 2021
NUMA Group is a Berlin-based operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform, providing modern travelers with innovative accommodations that serve as an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments. The company operates over 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome. NUMA's offerings include features such as electronic check-in, kitchen facilities, workstations, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, enhancing the guest experience and promoting a sense of authenticity. By leveraging proprietary technology, NUMA automates operational processes, which increases cost efficiency and revenue potential, making it a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers in the hospitality sector.

Klima

Seed Round in 2020
Klima is a personal climate action app. With Klima, everyone can calculate their personal carbon footprint and understand the climate impact of their own lifestyle. Users can offset their emissions by supporting science-backed projects that remove or prevent the same emissions elsewhere. Next, the app helps to shrink one's personal footprint through climate education, customized tips, and achievments. Klima was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.

Numa

Seed Round in 2019
NUMA Group is a Berlin-based operator of a fully digitized hospitality platform, providing modern travelers with innovative accommodations that serve as an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments. The company operates over 8,000 units across major European cities, including Berlin, London, Paris, and Rome. NUMA's offerings include features such as electronic check-in, kitchen facilities, workstations, professional housekeeping, and locally curated recommendations, enhancing the guest experience and promoting a sense of authenticity. By leveraging proprietary technology, NUMA automates operational processes, which increases cost efficiency and revenue potential, making it a reliable partner for investors, owners, and developers in the hospitality sector.

The Family

Venture Round in 2018
The Family is an investment firm focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for startups in Europe. It operates by taking a 5% equity stake in exchange for long-term support, providing resources and guidance to emerging companies. The firm has built a diverse portfolio of over 200 active companies located in major cities such as London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies in its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. Through its unique model, The Family aims to foster growth and innovation within the startup ecosystem.

Asana Rebel

Series B in 2018
Asana Rebel is a Berlin-based startup founded in 2015 by Pascal Klein and Robin Pratap, offering a Yoga-inspired fitness app that combines elements of yoga and traditional fitness. The app provides users with access to a variety of personalized workouts designed by fitness and yoga experts, along with curated collections aimed at helping individuals achieve specific fitness goals. Available in six languages—German, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian—the app has been well-received, consistently rated above 4.6 out of 5 stars on various platforms. Asana Rebel has also gained recognition from major app stores, being featured multiple times by both Apple and Google as one of the leading health and fitness applications.

Blinkist

Series C in 2018
Where do the world’s smartest people get their ideas? From great books. Blinkist distills the key insights of 2,500+ bestselling nonfiction books into powerful 15-minute reads or listens for your mobile device. In 2017, Blinkist's app has been nominated by Apple as one of the best in the App Store. Blinkist has received the World Summit Award, granted by the United Nations, in the Learning & Education category, as well as a Google Material Design Award for Brand Expressiveness. At Blinkist, we got rid of classical management hierarchies and, instead, distributed authority among all colleagues. Blinkist fosters a unique company culture championing self-empowerment, personal development, direct communication and mutual support. Blinkist offers a fantastic workplace in the heart of Berlin-Neukölln including all the benefits you’d expect – from a personalized perk system to free private language lessons. Add a competitive salary, a personal development budget of 1,500€ per year, flexible working hours, and a meaningful product on the rise, and you have a first impression of why Blinkist is a great place to work.

Asana Rebel

Series A in 2018
Asana Rebel is a Berlin-based startup founded in 2015 by Pascal Klein and Robin Pratap, offering a Yoga-inspired fitness app that combines elements of yoga and traditional fitness. The app provides users with access to a variety of personalized workouts designed by fitness and yoga experts, along with curated collections aimed at helping individuals achieve specific fitness goals. Available in six languages—German, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian—the app has been well-received, consistently rated above 4.6 out of 5 stars on various platforms. Asana Rebel has also gained recognition from major app stores, being featured multiple times by both Apple and Google as one of the leading health and fitness applications.

The Family

Venture Round in 2017
The Family is an investment firm focused on creating a comprehensive service infrastructure for startups in Europe. It operates by taking a 5% equity stake in exchange for long-term support, providing resources and guidance to emerging companies. The firm has built a diverse portfolio of over 200 active companies located in major cities such as London, Paris, and Berlin. Notable companies in its portfolio include Captain Train, which was acquired by Trainline, as well as Algolia and Payfit. Through its unique model, The Family aims to foster growth and innovation within the startup ecosystem.

Blinkist

Series B in 2017
Where do the world’s smartest people get their ideas? From great books. Blinkist distills the key insights of 2,500+ bestselling nonfiction books into powerful 15-minute reads or listens for your mobile device. In 2017, Blinkist's app has been nominated by Apple as one of the best in the App Store. Blinkist has received the World Summit Award, granted by the United Nations, in the Learning & Education category, as well as a Google Material Design Award for Brand Expressiveness. At Blinkist, we got rid of classical management hierarchies and, instead, distributed authority among all colleagues. Blinkist fosters a unique company culture championing self-empowerment, personal development, direct communication and mutual support. Blinkist offers a fantastic workplace in the heart of Berlin-Neukölln including all the benefits you’d expect – from a personalized perk system to free private language lessons. Add a competitive salary, a personal development budget of 1,500€ per year, flexible working hours, and a meaningful product on the rise, and you have a first impression of why Blinkist is a great place to work.

Blinkist

Series A in 2016
Where do the world’s smartest people get their ideas? From great books. Blinkist distills the key insights of 2,500+ bestselling nonfiction books into powerful 15-minute reads or listens for your mobile device. In 2017, Blinkist's app has been nominated by Apple as one of the best in the App Store. Blinkist has received the World Summit Award, granted by the United Nations, in the Learning & Education category, as well as a Google Material Design Award for Brand Expressiveness. At Blinkist, we got rid of classical management hierarchies and, instead, distributed authority among all colleagues. Blinkist fosters a unique company culture championing self-empowerment, personal development, direct communication and mutual support. Blinkist offers a fantastic workplace in the heart of Berlin-Neukölln including all the benefits you’d expect – from a personalized perk system to free private language lessons. Add a competitive salary, a personal development budget of 1,500€ per year, flexible working hours, and a meaningful product on the rise, and you have a first impression of why Blinkist is a great place to work.

TVSmiles

Series B in 2015
TVSmiles is a Berlin-based mobile application launched in 2013 that engages users by turning television and digital advertisements into interactive and rewarding experiences. The app allows users to earn "smiles" by participating in quizzes and games related to the advertisements they encounter. By recognizing the music played in these ads, TVSmiles creates a gamified second-screen experience that encourages viewers to interact with the content rather than passively watch it. This innovative approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of advertising, helping brands increase their visibility and connect with customers in a more engaging manner.

Wine in Black

Series C in 2015
Wine in Black GmbH is an online retailer specializing in premium wines, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet varieties. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company aims to cater to wine enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of wines sourced directly from top winemakers. This direct cooperation allows Wine in Black to provide customers with access to unique and antique wines at competitive prices. As of December 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Auctionata

Series C in 2015
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.

Deltamethod

Series A in 2014
Deltamethod GmbH is a Berlin-based company specializing in SaaS online marketing and technology solutions tailored for large international merchants. Founded in 2012, it focuses on automating and optimizing paid search campaigns through its comprehensive software platform. The company provides tools for campaign creation, automation, analysis, and reporting, allowing clients to evaluate performance and receive automated recommendations for ongoing improvement. Additionally, Deltamethod offers consultancy services to assist clients in effectively implementing its technology and maximizing their marketing strategies. In 2016, Deltamethod became a subsidiary of crealytics GmbH, further enhancing its capabilities in the online marketing sector.

Auctionata

Series B in 2014
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.

TVSmiles

Series A in 2014
TVSmiles is a Berlin-based mobile application launched in 2013 that engages users by turning television and digital advertisements into interactive and rewarding experiences. The app allows users to earn "smiles" by participating in quizzes and games related to the advertisements they encounter. By recognizing the music played in these ads, TVSmiles creates a gamified second-screen experience that encourages viewers to interact with the content rather than passively watch it. This innovative approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of advertising, helping brands increase their visibility and connect with customers in a more engaging manner.

Auctionata

Series A in 2013
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.

Wine in Black

Series B in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH is an online retailer specializing in premium wines, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet varieties. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company aims to cater to wine enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of wines sourced directly from top winemakers. This direct cooperation allows Wine in Black to provide customers with access to unique and antique wines at competitive prices. As of December 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Wine in Black

Series A in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH is an online retailer specializing in premium wines, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet varieties. Founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, the company aims to cater to wine enthusiasts by offering a curated selection of wines sourced directly from top winemakers. This direct cooperation allows Wine in Black to provide customers with access to unique and antique wines at competitive prices. As of December 31, 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Auctionata

Seed Round in 2012
Auctionata was an online auction platform that specialized in the sale of art and luxury collectibles. The company operated a live-stream auction portal, allowing bidders from around the world to participate in real-time auctions. Auctionata had offices in several major cities, including Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. However, as of February 29, 2017, Auctionata announced the cessation of its operations and declared insolvency. Following these developments, its German operations were discontinued, while its subsidiaries, Paddle8 in the United States and Value-my-Stuff in the United Kingdom, were sold and continue to function independently.
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