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

Jonathan Becker

Partner

Conrad Chu

Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Thomas Gieselmann

Co-Founder and Partner, US

Past deals in Accounting

Payflows

Series A in 2024
Payflows is a FinTech company that offers a SaaS platform focused on enhancing financial management for businesses. The platform integrates various finance-related workflows, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payments, facilitating better management of cash flows. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Payflows automates critical tasks such as data gathering, reporting, benchmarking, and order execution. This automation aims to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency within finance teams, ultimately streamlining the overall financial management process for organizations.

Payflows

Seed Round in 2022
Payflows is a FinTech company that offers a SaaS platform focused on enhancing financial management for businesses. The platform integrates various finance-related workflows, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payments, facilitating better management of cash flows. Utilizing artificial intelligence, Payflows automates critical tasks such as data gathering, reporting, benchmarking, and order execution. This automation aims to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency within finance teams, ultimately streamlining the overall financial management process for organizations.

Shopmonkey

Series C in 2021
Shopmonkey Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based shop management software tailored for various types of repair shops, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Shopmonkey's platform offers a comprehensive suite of features such as workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated reminders, and digital vehicle inspections. The software aims to streamline operations by eliminating double entry and ensuring all payment-related processes are tracked within a single system. It also integrates with accounting tools and allows for convenient customer communication through text and email. By facilitating appointment confirmations, invoice sharing, and payment processing, Shopmonkey enhances efficiency and improves customer relations for repair shop owners.

Keeper

Series A in 2021
Keeper Tax Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in bookkeeping software designed to help users maximize their tax write-offs. Founded in 2018, the platform uses machine learning to monitor transactions from linked bank accounts and credit cards, identifying potential tax deductions that might otherwise go unnoticed. Upon registration, each customer is assigned a dedicated bookkeeper who assists in tracking expenses and planning finances throughout the year. The service caters to a diverse clientele, including real estate agents, freelancers, rideshare drivers, and Airbnb hosts, providing a comprehensive solution for managing tax-related finances.

Shopmonkey

Series B in 2020
Shopmonkey Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based shop management software tailored for various types of repair shops, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Shopmonkey's platform offers a comprehensive suite of features such as workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated reminders, and digital vehicle inspections. The software aims to streamline operations by eliminating double entry and ensuring all payment-related processes are tracked within a single system. It also integrates with accounting tools and allows for convenient customer communication through text and email. By facilitating appointment confirmations, invoice sharing, and payment processing, Shopmonkey enhances efficiency and improves customer relations for repair shop owners.

Shopmonkey

Series A in 2019
Shopmonkey Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based shop management software tailored for various types of repair shops, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Shopmonkey's platform offers a comprehensive suite of features such as workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated reminders, and digital vehicle inspections. The software aims to streamline operations by eliminating double entry and ensuring all payment-related processes are tracked within a single system. It also integrates with accounting tools and allows for convenient customer communication through text and email. By facilitating appointment confirmations, invoice sharing, and payment processing, Shopmonkey enhances efficiency and improves customer relations for repair shop owners.

Futrli

Series A in 2018
Futrli Ltd is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform focused on financial forecasting and reporting. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom, Futrli offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes cash flow forecasting, business planning, budgeting, scenario modeling, and performance dashboards. The platform enables small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to monitor their financial health in real time, allowing them to make informed decisions and optimize their operations. Additionally, Futrli supports over 40,000 businesses and 1,000 accountants across 130 countries, providing them with resources such as business reporting and alerts, and professional development through its CPD-accredited Advisory Certification course aimed at accountants. The company's mission is to empower the small business economy, giving them the capability to improve productivity and efficiency through effective financial management solutions.

Freee

Series C in 2015
Freee is a developer of cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Japan. Launched in March 2013 and originally named CFO K.K., the company was founded by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led SMB marketing for Google in the Asia Pacific region. Freee's automated online accounting software seamlessly syncs with bank accounts, allowing users to automatically categorize entries and generate financial reports. In addition to its core accounting product, Freee also offers cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at approximately 980 JPY per month. Freee gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad in 2013, a prestigious demo event in Japan.

Freee

Series A in 2013
Freee is a developer of cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Japan. Launched in March 2013 and originally named CFO K.K., the company was founded by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led SMB marketing for Google in the Asia Pacific region. Freee's automated online accounting software seamlessly syncs with bank accounts, allowing users to automatically categorize entries and generate financial reports. In addition to its core accounting product, Freee also offers cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at approximately 980 JPY per month. Freee gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad in 2013, a prestigious demo event in Japan.

HireAthena

Series A in 2013
Founded in 2010 and based in San Francisco, HireAthena provides comprehensive, web-based accounting and HR services to startups, non-profits, and small businesses. It offers payroll management, benefits administration, FSA and 401k plans, along with accounting, bookkeeping, monthly financials, and tax services.
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