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 NFC

Pi-xcels

Seed Round in 2024
Pi-xcels develops a retail technology platform that incorporates an NFC-enabled point-of-sale (POS) device to facilitate the issuance of interactive e-receipts through a simple contactless tap with a smartphone. This innovative solution allows retailers to link any existing POS system to Pi-xcels' platform, thereby replacing traditional thermal paper receipts, which are harmful to the environment due to their BPA and BPS content. By eliminating paper waste, the company aims to provide offline retailers with cost savings and valuable insights into consumer purchasing behaviors through its shopper data platform. This approach not only enhances the shopping experience for consumers but also supports retailers in adapting to modern data-driven practices.

Yeahka

Venture Round in 2012
Yeahka Limited is a technology platform based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in payment and business services for merchants and consumers. Founded in 2011, the company offers a comprehensive suite of payment solutions, including app-based payment services that enable merchants to accept mobile payments and traditional payment services that facilitate non-cash transactions through card payments. Yeahka also provides technology-driven business services, such as merchant software-as-a-service products to enhance operational efficiency, marketing services through a payment-based advertising platform, and fintech solutions to address financial needs. The company's mobile payment product, Leshua Business Version, caters particularly to small businesses, offering them convenient payment options. With a team comprised of experienced professionals from leading internet and communications firms in China, Yeahka has made significant advancements in key payment technologies, including QR code and NFC payment systems.

Yeahka

Series A in 2011
Yeahka Limited is a technology platform based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in payment and business services for merchants and consumers. Founded in 2011, the company offers a comprehensive suite of payment solutions, including app-based payment services that enable merchants to accept mobile payments and traditional payment services that facilitate non-cash transactions through card payments. Yeahka also provides technology-driven business services, such as merchant software-as-a-service products to enhance operational efficiency, marketing services through a payment-based advertising platform, and fintech solutions to address financial needs. The company's mobile payment product, Leshua Business Version, caters particularly to small businesses, offering them convenient payment options. With a team comprised of experienced professionals from leading internet and communications firms in China, Yeahka has made significant advancements in key payment technologies, including QR code and NFC payment systems.
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