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, Growth and Fintech Investing

Luis Hanemann

Partner

Jake Horwitz

Investor, US

Christian Miele

General Partner, Europe

Trevor Neff

Partner, Growth

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 Developer Tools

Tabnine

Series B in 2023
Tabnine, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in autocompletion software for developers. Founded in 2018, Tabnine offers an AI-powered coding assistant designed to help development teams enhance their coding efficiency while maintaining privacy and security. The platform predicts and autocompletes lines of code based on context and learned programming patterns, enabling developers to write software more seamlessly. Additionally, it includes features for analyzing code snippets and leveraging open-source code effectively. Tabnine's capabilities extend to providing an AI chat agent that can explain code and generate code, tests, and documentation from plain language prompts, thereby reducing errors and streamlining the software development process. Tabnine operates as a subsidiary of Codota Dot Com Ltd.

Homa Games

Series B in 2022
Homa Games is a gaming technology platform based in Paris, France, that focuses on creating and publishing mobile games, particularly in the hyper-casual and idle genres. The company collaborates with over 200 carefully selected studios globally to develop games, having published more than 30 titles, including NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. Homa Games provides game creators with data-driven tools and human expertise, enabling them to transform their creative concepts into commercially successful games. The company also specializes in user acquisition, monetization, and offers automation and optimization services for app production and publishing, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience and supporting mobile game developers in growing their applications from inception.

Tabnine

Venture Round in 2022
Tabnine, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in autocompletion software for developers. Founded in 2018, Tabnine offers an AI-powered coding assistant designed to help development teams enhance their coding efficiency while maintaining privacy and security. The platform predicts and autocompletes lines of code based on context and learned programming patterns, enabling developers to write software more seamlessly. Additionally, it includes features for analyzing code snippets and leveraging open-source code effectively. Tabnine's capabilities extend to providing an AI chat agent that can explain code and generate code, tests, and documentation from plain language prompts, thereby reducing errors and streamlining the software development process. Tabnine operates as a subsidiary of Codota Dot Com Ltd.

Swell

Series A in 2022
Swell is a headless e-commerce platform that provides developers, agencies, and merchants with the necessary tools and infrastructure to facilitate customized online sales. The platform is designed for flexibility and integration, featuring an application programming interface and a customizable content management system. Additionally, it offers functionalities for subscription management, enabling businesses to create distinctive shopping experiences and effectively adapt to complex business models. By focusing on headless integration, Swell allows customers to sell in ways that align with their specific needs and preferences.

Homa Games

Series A in 2021
Homa Games is a gaming technology platform based in Paris, France, that focuses on creating and publishing mobile games, particularly in the hyper-casual and idle genres. The company collaborates with over 200 carefully selected studios globally to develop games, having published more than 30 titles, including NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. Homa Games provides game creators with data-driven tools and human expertise, enabling them to transform their creative concepts into commercially successful games. The company also specializes in user acquisition, monetization, and offers automation and optimization services for app production and publishing, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience and supporting mobile game developers in growing their applications from inception.

Homa Games

Seed Round in 2021
Homa Games is a gaming technology platform based in Paris, France, that focuses on creating and publishing mobile games, particularly in the hyper-casual and idle genres. The company collaborates with over 200 carefully selected studios globally to develop games, having published more than 30 titles, including NERF Epic Pranks!, Sky Roller, and Idle World. Homa Games provides game creators with data-driven tools and human expertise, enabling them to transform their creative concepts into commercially successful games. The company also specializes in user acquisition, monetization, and offers automation and optimization services for app production and publishing, aimed at enhancing the gaming experience and supporting mobile game developers in growing their applications from inception.

Rocket.Chat

Series A in 2021
Rocket.Chat Holdings, Ltd., established in 2015, specializes in developing and operating an open-source web chat platform. The company offers a comprehensive suite of communication tools, including video conferencing, file sharing, screen sharing, and voice messages, along with API and native mobile applications. Rocket.Chat also provides white-labeling, integrations, and hosting services, catering to over 500,000 servers and 12 million users worldwide. Its platform enables secure, real-time communication, both internally and externally, and can be run on-premises or in the cloud. With an active community of over 1,000 developer-contributors, Rocket.Chat continually improves its product, aiming to replace email with a real-time, federated communications platform and foster a marketplace for app-building and business services.

Tabnine

Series A in 2020
Tabnine, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company based in Toronto, Canada, that specializes in autocompletion software for developers. Founded in 2018, Tabnine offers an AI-powered coding assistant designed to help development teams enhance their coding efficiency while maintaining privacy and security. The platform predicts and autocompletes lines of code based on context and learned programming patterns, enabling developers to write software more seamlessly. Additionally, it includes features for analyzing code snippets and leveraging open-source code effectively. Tabnine's capabilities extend to providing an AI chat agent that can explain code and generate code, tests, and documentation from plain language prompts, thereby reducing errors and streamlining the software development process. Tabnine operates as a subsidiary of Codota Dot Com Ltd.

StackShare

Series A in 2018
StackShare, Inc. operates a cloud-based discovery platform that assists developers and engineers in finding and comparing software development tools and cloud infrastructure services. Founded in 2013 and based in San Jose, California, StackShare allows users to explore a wide range of technological solutions, including application hosting, data management, DevOps tools, and business support resources. The platform fosters a community where developers, engineers, and technology leaders can share recommendations, reviews, and insights about the tools they use, helping others navigate the complex landscape of software options. By providing transparency and community-driven feedback, StackShare aims to simplify the decision-making process for organizations of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises. The company was previously known as Leanstack, Inc. before rebranding in March 2015.
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