Headline
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Investor type
VC
Founded
1998
AUM
$2 000 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 02 September, 2025
Profile
Headline is a Venture Capital firm actively on the ground in 7 cities around the world. We invest across geographies, leading rounds at every stage. Once we commit to a team, we go to the ends of the earth to make their success global.
Our Early Stage Funds are based in the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, and invest locally. Our San Francisco-based Growth Fund invests globally from Series B and beyond, working in collaboration with our Early Stage Teams. The sizes and locations of these funds make it possible for us to see local trends up close, identify winning founders, and lead rounds at every stage. Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, Sorare, Pismo, AppFolio, goPuff, Acorns, Farfetch, Segment, Bumble and Yeahka are among the stars in Headline’s world.
Industry
Headline Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Headline Brazil III
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Software
Deeptech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$175 M
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July 2022
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Headline US VII
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Marketing and Advertising
SaaS
Software
Infrastructure
Deeptech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$408 M
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July 2022
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Headline Asia V, L.P
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
SaaS
Software
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
Asia
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$5-10 m
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$145 M
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May 2025
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FAQs about Headline
Is Headline a venture capital or private equity firm?
Headline is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed and Seed, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Headline located?
Headline is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Headline founded?
Headline was founded in 1998.
What sectors and industries does Headline invest in?
Headline invests in companies and startups in Financial Services, Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Software, Transportation, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Deeptech, Infrastructure, Food and Beverage, Foodtech.
What is Headline geographical focus of investments?
Headline invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.
At what stages of companies and startups does Headline typically invest in?
Headline invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed.
What is the usual amount of Headline investment?
Headline usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Headline?
Headline has around $2 000m assets under management.
When was Headline last fund created?
Headline last fund was created/launched in 2025-05-19
What are the contacts of Headline?
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