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.
Tianhai Business Building B Dongsi Bei St. Dongcheng District Beijing, China
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 Brazil
Turn2C
Series A in 2024
Turn2C is a pioneering fintech platform designed to enhance the consortium market in Brazil, which reached a valuation of $60 billion in 2023. Launched in 2021, the company has experienced significant growth, expanding its reach more than tenfold. Utilizing artificial intelligence and statistical models, Turn2C's platform assists sales partners in identifying optimal consortium products tailored to their clients' needs. By evaluating factors such as customer preferences, budget, and timing, the platform empowers users to make informed decisions, offering a variety of options to help them achieve their financial goals.
Delfos Energy
Seed Round in 2024
Delfos Energy develops and markets artificial intelligence solutions specifically for the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy assets. The company provides a real-time monitoring and analysis platform that enables users to manage operational data, optimize asset performance, and predict asset failures. By integrating advanced machine learning techniques with technical expertise, Delfos transforms existing data from wind turbines into actionable insights, helping customers achieve operational excellence. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Fortaleza, Brazil, Delfos Energy aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of energy operations through its innovative maintenance platform.
Trinus.Co
Series B in 2023
Trinus Co is a holding company that specializes in providing financial and real estate services. It has developed a platform aimed at simplifying daily operations for organizations involved in real estate investments. The platform facilitates the management of Real Estate Investment Funds and assists with legal litigation and contract management. By doing so, Trinus Co supports Brazilian citizens and regional real estate entrepreneurs in navigating their business activities more effectively.
Hubii
Seed Round in 2023
Hubii strongly believes mom-n-pop retailers will assume new core functions into a fully digitized economy. Analogous to the Chinese market dynamics, fragmented retailers will become the logistics solution for corporate brands e-commerce. We are the "one-stop shop" technology for FMCG industries targeting to build this fulfillment infrastructure. Want to change the future of retail in LatAm? Send us a message at contato@hubii.com.br
Smart Break
Venture Round in 2022
Smart Break Brasil is a pioneering company in the installation and operation of mini markets in residential condominiums and businesses using the concept of HONEST MARKET, that is, 100% autonomous stores with no employees, in the CHOOSE, GET, AND PAID model. It began in 2018 with the goal of changing Brazilian consumption habits by making everything consumers need just an elevator ride away or very close to their work desks. Its goal is to improve the quality of life for its customers by adding more practicality and convenience to their daily lives.
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 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 company specializing in internet security software for mobile devices in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it offers a range of products designed to enhance the security and performance of mobile devices. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, provides antivirus protection for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and eliminating resource-heavy tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows offers real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and the ability to recover valuable data by cleaning unnecessary files. The company operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A.
Cortex
Series A in 2015
Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia S.A. is a data analytics company based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, established in 2003. It operates a sophisticated insights platform that integrates users' internal data with various external information sources, including pricing, market statistics, economic indices, social media, news articles, and governmental records. This platform empowers clients in sectors such as marketing, sales, retail, and trade intelligence to conduct both simple and complex analyses on demand. By capturing and analyzing both structured and unstructured data, Cortex enables businesses to make informed decisions that optimize sales strategies and achieve marketing objectives. The company's focus on data intelligence allows clients to take timely actions, enhancing their overall performance in a competitive landscape.
PSafe Tecnologia
Series C in 2014
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a company specializing in internet security software for mobile devices in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it offers a range of products designed to enhance the security and performance of mobile devices. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, provides antivirus protection for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and eliminating resource-heavy tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows offers real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and the ability to recover valuable data by cleaning unnecessary files. The company operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A.
PSafe Tecnologia
Series C in 2013
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a company specializing in internet security software for mobile devices in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it offers a range of products designed to enhance the security and performance of mobile devices. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, provides antivirus protection for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and eliminating resource-heavy tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows offers real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and the ability to recover valuable data by cleaning unnecessary files. The company operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A.
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