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.

Nicolas von Blottnitz

Investor, US

Conrad Chu

CTO, US and Operating Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner, US

Thomas Gieselmann

Co-Founder and Partner, US

King Goh

Partner, US

Luis Hanemann

Partner

Jake Horwitz

Investor, US

Christian Leybold

Founding Partner, Europe

Christian Miele

General Partner, Europe

Trevor Neff

Partner, Growth

Akihiko Okamoto

Partner, Asia

Ketul Patel

Investor, US

Akio Tanaka

Partner

Anna Vershebeniuk

Principal

Dominic Wilhelm

Partner, Europe

Nancy Xiao

Partner, Growth

Gabriel Alves

Partner, LatAm

Past deals in San Francisco Bay Area

Leapwork

Series B in 2021
Leapwork A/S is a provider of an automation platform designed to streamline repetitive processes, including software testing. The company offers a no-code visual productivity tool that allows both business and technical users to automate tasks easily. The LEAPWORK Automation Platform supports various automation needs, including test automation, robotic process automation, and application performance monitoring. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark, Leapwork serves over 400 global enterprises across multiple industries, including banking, insurance, life sciences, and aerospace. Its client roster features notable organizations such as NASA, PayPal, and Daimler. The company has additional offices in London, San Francisco, Minsk, and Gurugram, facilitating its international reach and support for automation initiatives.

Flutterwave

Series B in 2020
Flutterwave Inc. is a financial technology company that offers comprehensive payment solutions for businesses globally. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Flutterwave provides a range of services, including Flutterwave Checkout for processing payments via web and mobile, and a Flutterwave API for creating and managing virtual cards. The platform also includes tools for invoicing, allowing businesses to create professional invoices and track payments, as well as payment links for easy collection from customers. Serving various industries such as gaming, events, transportation, and hospitality, Flutterwave aims to simplify payment infrastructure by connecting merchants with local and international card schemes and bank accounts, ensuring secure and efficient payment processing.

Leapwork

Series A in 2019
Leapwork A/S is a provider of an automation platform designed to streamline repetitive processes, including software testing. The company offers a no-code visual productivity tool that allows both business and technical users to automate tasks easily. The LEAPWORK Automation Platform supports various automation needs, including test automation, robotic process automation, and application performance monitoring. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Frederiksberg, Denmark, Leapwork serves over 400 global enterprises across multiple industries, including banking, insurance, life sciences, and aerospace. Its client roster features notable organizations such as NASA, PayPal, and Daimler. The company has additional offices in London, San Francisco, Minsk, and Gurugram, facilitating its international reach and support for automation initiatives.

Segment

Series D in 2019
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

The RealReal

Series H in 2019
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

The RealReal

Series G in 2018
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

Nginx

Series C in 2018
Nginx, established in 2011, is a technology company that specializes in developing and maintaining the open-source web server NGINX. Its offerings include application delivery, load balancing, security, and API management solutions. Key products are NGINX Plus, a software load balancer and web server; NGINX Controller, for managing NGINX Plus; NGINX Unit, a dynamic application server; NGINX Web Application Firewall; and NGINX Amplify, a SaaS monitoring tool. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Cork and Singapore, Nginx operates as a subsidiary of F5 Networks.

Segment

Series C in 2017
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

The RealReal

Series F in 2017
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

Partnerize

Series C in 2016
Partnerize is a company that specializes in partnership automation, offering a comprehensive platform designed to enhance business growth through strategic partnerships. Based in New York City with additional offices globally, Partnerize provides a suite of integrated services including discovery, recruitment, optimization, payment, brand safety, and fraud prevention. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to manage the entire partnership marketing lifecycle, from formation to analysis and prediction of future results. This enables clients to build strong relationships, gain detailed market insights, and drive high-margin revenues through efficient online marketing channels. Partnerize is known for its unrivaled service support, including an in-house program that ensures clients have full control over their partnership strategies.

The RealReal

Series E in 2016
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

Nginx

Series B in 2016
Nginx, established in 2011, is a technology company that specializes in developing and maintaining the open-source web server NGINX. Its offerings include application delivery, load balancing, security, and API management solutions. Key products are NGINX Plus, a software load balancer and web server; NGINX Controller, for managing NGINX Plus; NGINX Unit, a dynamic application server; NGINX Web Application Firewall; and NGINX Amplify, a SaaS monitoring tool. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Cork and Singapore, Nginx operates as a subsidiary of F5 Networks.

Data.AI

Series E in 2016
Data.ai is a decision-making platform focused on the mobile app economy, offering insights into app performance and competitive market analysis. By combining users' app analytics with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, Data.ai delivers a 360-degree view of mobile business dynamics. The platform is utilized by over 90 percent of the top 100 app publishers and has supported more than 700,000 apps, with notable clients including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent. Data.ai has tracked over 83 billion downloads and generated over $25 billion in gross revenues, establishing itself as an industry leader. The company employs over 300 people and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. Its proprietary mobile performance score (MPS) provides valuable insights that help brands optimize their applications and enhance digital experiences, facilitating growth in the competitive mobile market.

Segment

Series B in 2015
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Nativo

Series B in 2015
Nativo, established in 2010, is a technology company based in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in major U.S. cities and London. It specializes in developing a software platform that facilitates native advertising services for both brand advertisers and publishers. The platform enables brands to plan, buy, manage, deliver, optimize, and measure native ad campaigns, while publishers can build, host, serve, and report on these campaigns across their web and mobile properties. Over 300 brands and 350 publishers use Nativo's platform to scale, automate, and measure native ads, enhancing audience engagement and expanding revenue potential.

The RealReal

Series D in 2015
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

Data.AI

Series D in 2015
Data.ai is a decision-making platform focused on the mobile app economy, offering insights into app performance and competitive market analysis. By combining users' app analytics with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, Data.ai delivers a 360-degree view of mobile business dynamics. The platform is utilized by over 90 percent of the top 100 app publishers and has supported more than 700,000 apps, with notable clients including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent. Data.ai has tracked over 83 billion downloads and generated over $25 billion in gross revenues, establishing itself as an industry leader. The company employs over 300 people and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. Its proprietary mobile performance score (MPS) provides valuable insights that help brands optimize their applications and enhance digital experiences, facilitating growth in the competitive mobile market.

Nginx

Series B in 2014
Nginx, established in 2011, is a technology company that specializes in developing and maintaining the open-source web server NGINX. Its offerings include application delivery, load balancing, security, and API management solutions. Key products are NGINX Plus, a software load balancer and web server; NGINX Controller, for managing NGINX Plus; NGINX Unit, a dynamic application server; NGINX Web Application Firewall; and NGINX Amplify, a SaaS monitoring tool. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Cork and Singapore, Nginx operates as a subsidiary of F5 Networks.

Segment

Series A in 2014
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Segment

Seed Round in 2014
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Data.AI

Series D in 2014
Data.ai is a decision-making platform focused on the mobile app economy, offering insights into app performance and competitive market analysis. By combining users' app analytics with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, Data.ai delivers a 360-degree view of mobile business dynamics. The platform is utilized by over 90 percent of the top 100 app publishers and has supported more than 700,000 apps, with notable clients including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent. Data.ai has tracked over 83 billion downloads and generated over $25 billion in gross revenues, establishing itself as an industry leader. The company employs over 300 people and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. Its proprietary mobile performance score (MPS) provides valuable insights that help brands optimize their applications and enhance digital experiences, facilitating growth in the competitive mobile market.

The RealReal

Series C in 2014
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

Nginx

Series B in 2013
Nginx, established in 2011, is a technology company that specializes in developing and maintaining the open-source web server NGINX. Its offerings include application delivery, load balancing, security, and API management solutions. Key products are NGINX Plus, a software load balancer and web server; NGINX Controller, for managing NGINX Plus; NGINX Unit, a dynamic application server; NGINX Web Application Firewall; and NGINX Amplify, a SaaS monitoring tool. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Cork and Singapore, Nginx operates as a subsidiary of F5 Networks.

Data.AI

Series C in 2013
Data.ai is a decision-making platform focused on the mobile app economy, offering insights into app performance and competitive market analysis. By combining users' app analytics with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, Data.ai delivers a 360-degree view of mobile business dynamics. The platform is utilized by over 90 percent of the top 100 app publishers and has supported more than 700,000 apps, with notable clients including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent. Data.ai has tracked over 83 billion downloads and generated over $25 billion in gross revenues, establishing itself as an industry leader. The company employs over 300 people and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. Its proprietary mobile performance score (MPS) provides valuable insights that help brands optimize their applications and enhance digital experiences, facilitating growth in the competitive mobile market.

Nativo

Series A in 2013
Nativo, established in 2010, is a technology company based in El Segundo, California, with additional offices in major U.S. cities and London. It specializes in developing a software platform that facilitates native advertising services for both brand advertisers and publishers. The platform enables brands to plan, buy, manage, deliver, optimize, and measure native ad campaigns, while publishers can build, host, serve, and report on these campaigns across their web and mobile properties. Over 300 brands and 350 publishers use Nativo's platform to scale, automate, and measure native ads, enhancing audience engagement and expanding revenue potential.

The RealReal

Series B in 2013
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

Segment

Seed Round in 2013
Segment provides the customer data infrastructure that helps businesses put their customers first. Using Segment, companies can collect, unify, and connect their first-party to over 200 marketing, analytics, and data warehouse tools. It was founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Data.AI

Series B in 2012
Data.ai is a decision-making platform focused on the mobile app economy, offering insights into app performance and competitive market analysis. By combining users' app analytics with a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, Data.ai delivers a 360-degree view of mobile business dynamics. The platform is utilized by over 90 percent of the top 100 app publishers and has supported more than 700,000 apps, with notable clients including Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, and Tencent. Data.ai has tracked over 83 billion downloads and generated over $25 billion in gross revenues, establishing itself as an industry leader. The company employs over 300 people and is headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in major cities worldwide. Its proprietary mobile performance score (MPS) provides valuable insights that help brands optimize their applications and enhance digital experiences, facilitating growth in the competitive mobile market.

The RealReal

Series A in 2012
The RealReal operates as the largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, specializing in various categories such as fashion for women, men, and children, as well as jewelry, watches, home items, and art. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company boasts over 37 million members and has sold nearly 40 million items through its platform. The RealReal employs a rigorous authentication process managed by in-house experts, including gemologists and horologists, ensuring the reliability of its offerings. As a sustainable business, it promotes the circular economy by giving new life to luxury items from numerous brands. The company simplifies the selling process for consignors with services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickups, and direct shipping, while managing all aspects of the transaction, from pricing and listing to shipping and customer service. In 2023, The RealReal generated significant gross merchandise volume, capitalizing on a market previously underserved by traditional retail outlets.

Fight My Monster

Seed Round in 2012
Fight My Monster Ltd. is a London-based company that develops an online trading card game aimed primarily at boys aged 8 to 12. Launched in 2010, it has quickly grown to attract over 1.3 million players in the UK and North America, establishing itself as a popular online destination for children. The game, likened to a blend of Pixar and Pokemon, features battle mechanics where players can challenge each other using collectible virtual trading cards. Accessible via any web browser, the free-to-play format encourages engagement, with the average session lasting nearly 40 minutes. Fight My Monster also maintains offices in San Francisco, further expanding its reach in the gaming community.

Nginx

Series A in 2011
Nginx, established in 2011, is a technology company that specializes in developing and maintaining the open-source web server NGINX. Its offerings include application delivery, load balancing, security, and API management solutions. Key products are NGINX Plus, a software load balancer and web server; NGINX Controller, for managing NGINX Plus; NGINX Unit, a dynamic application server; NGINX Web Application Firewall; and NGINX Amplify, a SaaS monitoring tool. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Cork and Singapore, Nginx operates as a subsidiary of F5 Networks.
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