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, LatAm

Conrad Chu

CTO, US and Operating Partner

Akihiko Okamoto

Partner, Asia

Ketul Patel

Investor, US

Toshiaki Shimakawa

Principal, Asia

Akio Tanaka

Partner

Dominic Wilhelm

Partner, Europe

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Cheehoo

Seed Round in 2025
Cheehoo is an AI-powered animation platform based in Los Angeles, California, focused on enhancing and expediting the animation production process. The platform serves a diverse range of users, including artists, brands, and studios, providing them with innovative tools to streamline their creative workflows. Currently operating in stealth mode, Cheehoo is developing its technology to facilitate more efficient animation creation, enabling users to bring their visions to life with greater speed and ease.

Auctionata

Series C in 2015
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.

Auctionata

Series B in 2014
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.

StyleSaint

Series A in 2013
StyleSaint, Inc. is a fashion media and technology company based in Los Angeles, California, that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling women's clothing. Established in 2011, StyleSaint offers a diverse range of apparel, including tops, lingerie, dresses, bottoms, and wedding clothing, with an emphasis on silk and lace essentials. The company adopts a direct-to-consumer model, which allows it to sell high-quality fashion items at affordable prices by eliminating traditional retail markups. Each piece is designed in-house and manufactured locally, prioritizing sustainability and ethical practices in its production processes. By focusing on timeless collections and reducing the carbon footprint of manufacturing, StyleSaint aims to revolutionize the fashion industry while promoting quality over quantity and producing garments meant to last.

Auctionata

Series A in 2013
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.

Auctionata

Seed Round in 2012
Auctionata, established in 2012, was an online auction platform specializing in art and luxury collectibles. It operated globally, with offices in Berlin, New York, London, Los Angeles, Rome, Zurich, and Madrid. The company offered live-stream auctions, enabling worldwide bidding for art and luxury items. However, it ceased operations in February 2017 following insolvency proceedings.

Maker Studios

Series A in 2010
Maker Studios, established in 2009 and headquartered in Los Angeles, is a media company that empowers artists to create, distribute, and monetize their original content on YouTube. It provides a comprehensive suite of services, including development, production, promotion, distribution, sales, marketing, and merchandise support to its partners. Maker Studios is home to numerous prominent digital stars and content creators, making it a significant player in the online video landscape. It operates as a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company.
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