Headline

Headline is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm founded in 1998 (formerly e.ventures). It maintains a global footprint with activity in seven cities and invests across geographies, leading rounds at every stage. The firm operates Early Stage Funds aligned with regional focus in the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil to invest locally, and a Growth Fund based in San Francisco that participates from Series B onward. It backs companies across consumer, media, retail, financial services, healthcare, information technology, software-as-a-service, mobile, cybersecurity, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, advertising technology, and digital health. Notable portfolio companies include Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, Sorare, Pismo, AppFolio, goPuff, Acorns, Farfetch, Segment, Bumble, and Yeahka. Headline is a registered investment adviser.

Gabriel Alves

Partner, LatAm

Conrad Chu

CTO, US and Operating Partner

Akihiko Okamoto

Partner, Asia

Ketul Patel

Investor, US

Toshiaki Shimakawa

Principal, Asia

Akio Tanaka

Partner

Dominic Wilhelm

Partner, Europe

Past deals in Brazil

Turn2C

Series A in 2024
Turn2C is an innovative fintech company that has developed the first artificial intelligence infrastructure specifically for the Brazilian consortium market, which was valued at $60 billion in 2023. Since its establishment in 2021, the company has experienced significant growth, expanding more than tenfold. Turn2C's platform assists sales partners in identifying the most suitable consortium products for their clients by employing advanced artificial intelligence and statistical models. This technology evaluates various factors, including customer preferences, budget constraints, and purchasing timelines, thereby empowering customers to make informed decisions and explore a wider range of options to achieve their financial objectives.

Delfos Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Delfos Servicos Inteligentes Ltda is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence solutions for the energy sector, particularly focusing on renewable energy assets. Founded in 2015 and based in Fortaleza, Delfos offers a platform that enables real-time monitoring, analysis, and predictions, allowing users to manage operational data effectively. The company's intelligent maintenance platform integrates advanced machine learning modules with technical expertise, transforming existing data from wind turbines into actionable insights. This technology aims to help clients optimize asset performance, predict potential failures, and achieve operational excellence by leveraging their available operational data.

Trinus

Series B in 2023
Trinus Co is a holding company offering financial and real estate services. Its platform simplifies daily tasks for organizations, managing real estate investment funds and facilitating legal processes.

Hubii

Seed Round in 2023
Hubii develops data integration and supply chain management software that enables small, independent retailers to participate in major e-commerce channels and brands’ digital sales. The platform connects fragmented retailers with ecommerce networks, turning them into distribution points and expanding delivery capabilities to improve the online shopping experience. By democratizing access to e-commerce, Hubii aims to build a fulfillment infrastructure for FMCG brands within a digitized economy, with emphasis on Latin America. The solution supports retailers and brands alike by streamlining data integration, inventory visibility, and logistics, helping brands grow sales through extended reach and improved customer service.

Fiibo

Seed Round in 2023
Fiibo is Brazil's first health and wellness marketplace offering unified benefits management. It connects companies to over 1,500 products/services, simplifying benefits administration. With a mission to democratize access to health and wellness, Fiibo serves over 74,000 lives across 700 corporate clients, including industry leaders like XP and FIEC.

Smart Break

Venture Round in 2022
Smart Break Brasil is a pioneering company that installs and operates autonomous mini-markets in residential condominiums and corporate settings. Founded in 2018, it aims to transform Brazilian consumption habits by providing convenient access to essential products just an elevator ride away or close to workspaces. The company operates under the "HONEST MARKET" concept, offering a fully self-service shopping experience where customers can choose, take, and pay for items at their convenience. Smart Break's mini-markets feature a diverse range of durable and non-durable goods, including alcoholic beverages, ensuring that consumers have access to quality products at any time of day. By enhancing convenience and practicality in daily life, Smart Break seeks to improve the overall quality of life for its customers.

Creditas

Series F in 2022
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Creditas

Series E in 2020
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Creditas

Series A in 2015
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

PSafe Tecnologia

Series D in 2015
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a Brazilian company specializing in the development of Internet security software for mobile devices, particularly in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance device security and performance. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, is an antivirus and security solution for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and removing resource-intensive tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows provides real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and data recovery by cleaning unwanted files from disk space. As a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A, PSafe Tecnologia aims to empower users with tools to protect against malware, hacking, and identity theft while ensuring secure internet browsing.

Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2003, Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia develops a data analytics platform for marketing and sales. Its platform combines internal company data with external information like pricing trends, market statistics, social media insights, news articles, and public sources to provide actionable intelligence. This enables businesses across various sectors to make data-driven decisions in sales, marketing, retail, trade intelligence, and communications.

PSafe Tecnologia

Series C in 2014
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a Brazilian company specializing in the development of Internet security software for mobile devices, particularly in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance device security and performance. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, is an antivirus and security solution for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and removing resource-intensive tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows provides real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and data recovery by cleaning unwanted files from disk space. As a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A, PSafe Tecnologia aims to empower users with tools to protect against malware, hacking, and identity theft while ensuring secure internet browsing.

Clicksign

Seed Round in 2014
Clicksign is a Brazilian company based in São Paulo that specializes in electronic document signing solutions. Founded in 2010 by Michael Bernstein, Clicksign offers a cloud-based platform that enables users to send and sign documents online without the need for a digital certificate. The platform simplifies the signing process for various types of documents, including business contracts, loans, insurance proposals, and school enrollment forms. By streamlining the electronic signing process, Clicksign helps users efficiently close deals and reduce bureaucratic obstacles, making document management more accessible and convenient.

PSafe Tecnologia

Series C in 2013
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a Brazilian company specializing in the development of Internet security software for mobile devices, particularly in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company offers a range of products designed to enhance device security and performance. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, is an antivirus and security solution for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and removing resource-intensive tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows provides real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and data recovery by cleaning unwanted files from disk space. As a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A, PSafe Tecnologia aims to empower users with tools to protect against malware, hacking, and identity theft while ensuring secure internet browsing.

55social

Venture Round in 2011
55social is a content optimization platform for social networks that helps brands manage their social media and analyze their results. It also helps firms reach out and monetize their social media. The company was founded in 2011 by IG Expansion, Brazilian entrepreneurs and Redpoint Ventures to provide tech-based solutions for the Brazilian social media market, which was, and still is, growing. The company has offices in Brazil and Argentina. Its Brazilian office has commercial and customer service operations, with approximately 40 employees. In Argentina, is located the software development operations, with approximately 30 employees.

Blips

Blips is a platform designed to connect investors and entrepreneurs, focusing on tangible assets. It facilitates equipment leasing, allowing entrepreneurs to access the resources necessary for productive business activities. By linking clients with opportunities to buy and finance supplies and inputs, Blips supports the growth and operational efficiency of various businesses. The platform aims to create a seamless interaction between those seeking investment and those offering opportunities, enhancing the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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