Headline VC

Headline is a global and data-driven venture capital firm that invests across various stages and sectors, ranging from direct-to-consumer and deep tech to software and artificial intelligence. The firm employs a multi-geography approach, actively investing in companies across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. They are known for their proprietary technology platforms, such as Searchlight and ATHENA, which leverage sophisticated algorithms to monitor millions of companies, identify high-potential ventures, and provide in-depth financial and operational insights for due diligence and growth forecasting.

The firm's origins trace back to 1998 when it was founded as BV Capital in Santa Barbara, California, by Jan Henric Buettner, Wolfgang Rose, Mathias Schilling, and Thomas Gieselmann. Initially focused on internet and technology startups during the dot-com era, BV Capital later rebranded to e.ventures in 2012 to reflect its expanding global presence. In 2021, e.ventures, along with Infinity Ventures in Asia and Redpoint e.ventures in Brazil, unified under the single brand "Headline" to create a cohesive global investment identity.

Headline boasts a diverse portfolio of over 300 companies, with notable investments including Sonos, Bumble, Farfetch, Acorns, AppFolio, Semrush, Creditas, Pismo, Segment, and Mistral AI. The firm supports companies from early-stage (Seed, Series A) through growth-stage (Series B and beyond), with typical check sizes ranging from $1 million to $50 million. They emphasize a hands-on approach, providing resources and support to help portfolio companies scale internationally, including an advisor network, talent and hiring support, and capital markets expertise.

The Headline team comprises over 50 investment professionals operating from major cities worldwide, bringing a wealth of local and global expertise to their investments. Key figures in the firm's history and leadership include founders Mathias Schilling, Thomas Gieselmann, Jan Henric Buettner, and Wolfgang Rose, as well as Christian Leybold and Andreas Haug, who were instrumental in establishing the firm's European presence. The firm's investment philosophy is characterized by a data-driven methodology and a commitment to identifying and nurturing market leaders across various technology-driven sectors.