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

Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Thomas Gieselmann

Co-Founder and Partner, US

King Goh

Partner, Growth and Fintech Investing

Luis Hanemann

Partner

Jake Horwitz

Investor, US

Trevor Neff

Partner, Growth

Ketul Patel

Investor, US

Shalini Rao

Partner at Headline Growth

Akio Tanaka

Partner

Anderson Thees

Partner

Anna Vershebeniuk

Principal

Dominic Wilhelm

Principal

Nancy Xiao

Partner, Growth

Gabriel Alves

Partner, LatAm

Past deals in South America

Turn2C

Series A in 2024
Turn2C is a pioneering fintech platform designed to enhance the consortium market in Brazil, which reached a valuation of $60 billion in 2023. Launched in 2021, the company has experienced significant growth, expanding its reach more than tenfold. Utilizing artificial intelligence and statistical models, Turn2C's platform assists sales partners in identifying optimal consortium products tailored to their clients' needs. By evaluating factors such as customer preferences, budget, and timing, the platform empowers users to make informed decisions, offering a variety of options to help them achieve their financial goals.

Delfos Energy

Seed Round in 2024
Delfos Energy develops and markets artificial intelligence solutions specifically for the energy sector, focusing on renewable energy assets. The company provides a real-time monitoring and analysis platform that enables users to manage operational data, optimize asset performance, and predict asset failures. By integrating advanced machine learning techniques with technical expertise, Delfos transforms existing data from wind turbines into actionable insights, helping customers achieve operational excellence. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Fortaleza, Brazil, Delfos Energy aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of energy operations through its innovative maintenance platform.

Trinus.Co

Series B in 2023
Trinus Co is a holding company that specializes in providing financial and real estate services. It has developed a platform aimed at simplifying daily operations for organizations involved in real estate investments. The platform facilitates the management of Real Estate Investment Funds and assists with legal litigation and contract management. By doing so, Trinus Co supports Brazilian citizens and regional real estate entrepreneurs in navigating their business activities more effectively.

Hubii

Seed Round in 2023
Hubii is a technology company focused on empowering small retailers within the e-commerce landscape. It offers a data integration and supply chain management software that connects these mom-and-pop businesses with major digital sales channels of larger brands, transforming them into effective distribution points. By democratizing access to e-commerce, Hubii enables small retailers to enhance their sales capabilities and provide delivery services, thereby improving the overall online shopping experience for consumers. The company aims to build a fulfillment infrastructure that supports the evolving dynamics of retail, particularly in Latin America, by positioning smaller retailers as integral players in a fully digitized economy.

Fiibo

Seed Round in 2023
Fiibo is a healthtech company based in Brazil that operates a digital marketplace for healthcare and wellness products. The platform aims to simplify and democratize access to health and wellness services by connecting individuals, companies, and service providers. It features over 1,300 products across various categories, including health insurance, dental insurance, telemedicine, nutrition, and wellness services. By facilitating connections among product and service providers, brokers, and benefits administrators, Fiibo enables employees to efficiently manage their health and wellness benefits. The company's approach is designed to optimize cost and improve efficiency in corporate benefits management, thereby transforming how businesses and their employees engage with health and wellness solutions.

Smart Break

Venture Round in 2022
Smart Break Brasil is a pioneering company that installs and operates autonomous mini-markets in residential condominiums and corporate settings. Founded in 2018, it aims to transform Brazilian consumption habits by providing convenient access to essential products just an elevator ride away or close to workspaces. The company operates under the "HONEST MARKET" concept, offering a fully self-service shopping experience where customers can choose, take, and pay for items at their convenience. Smart Break's mini-markets feature a diverse range of durable and non-durable goods, including alcoholic beverages, ensuring that consumers have access to quality products at any time of day. By enhancing convenience and practicality in daily life, Smart Break seeks to improve the overall quality of life for its customers.

Creditas

Series F in 2022
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Creditas

Series E in 2020
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

Creditas

Series A in 2015
Creditas is a financial technology company that operates a digital platform that offers secured consumer loans. It uses credit scoring systems and borrowers’ assets, such as homes and automobiles as collateral to offer loans. Sergio Furio founded BankFacil in 2012 that later became Creditas. It has its headquarters in São Paulo in Brazil.

PSafe Tecnologia

Series D in 2015
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a company specializing in internet security software for mobile devices in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it offers a range of products designed to enhance the security and performance of mobile devices. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, provides antivirus protection for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and eliminating resource-heavy tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows offers real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and the ability to recover valuable data by cleaning unnecessary files. The company operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A.

Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia

Series A in 2015
Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia S.A. is a Brazilian company that specializes in developing and operating a data analytics platform aimed at enhancing sales and marketing effectiveness. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company offers an insights platform that integrates users' internal data with a variety of external information sources, including market statistics, pricing, economic indices, social media, news articles, and governmental data. This robust platform allows clients to conduct both simple and complex analyses on demand, facilitating data-driven decision-making. By linking structured and unstructured data, Cortex Intelligence enables businesses across various sectors, including market research, retail, and trade intelligence, to optimize sales strategies and achieve their marketing objectives through informed actions.

PSafe Tecnologia

Series C in 2014
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a company specializing in internet security software for mobile devices in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it offers a range of products designed to enhance the security and performance of mobile devices. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, provides antivirus protection for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and eliminating resource-heavy tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows offers real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and the ability to recover valuable data by cleaning unnecessary files. The company operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A.

Clicksign

Seed Round in 2014
Clicksign is a Brazilian company based in São Paulo that specializes in electronic document management and signature services. Founded by Michael Bernstein in 2010, Clicksign offers a platform that enables users to send and sign documents online without the need for digital certificates. This service simplifies the signing process for various types of agreements, including business contracts, loans, insurance proposals, and school enrollments. By streamlining document signing, Clicksign reduces bureaucracy and enhances efficiency for its users, allowing them to close deals more effectively.

PSafe Tecnologia

Series C in 2013
PSafe Tecnologia S.A. is a company specializing in internet security software for mobile devices in Latin America. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, it offers a range of products designed to enhance the security and performance of mobile devices. Its flagship product, PSafe Total, provides antivirus protection for Android operating systems, while PowerPRO helps users manage battery consumption by identifying and eliminating resource-heavy tasks. Additionally, PSafe Total Windows offers real-time virus scanning, system optimization, and the ability to recover valuable data by cleaning unnecessary files. The company operates as a subsidiary of Grupo Xango S/A.

55social

Venture Round in 2011
55social is a content optimization platform for social networks that helps brands manage their social media and analyze their results. It also helps firms reach out and monetize their social media. The company was founded in 2011 by IG Expansion, Brazilian entrepreneurs and Redpoint Ventures to provide tech-based solutions for the Brazilian social media market, which was, and still is, growing. The company has offices in Brazil and Argentina. Its Brazilian office has commercial and customer service operations, with approximately 40 employees. In Argentina, is located the software development operations, with approximately 30 employees.

Blips

Blips is a platform designed to connect investors and entrepreneurs, focusing on tangible assets. It facilitates equipment leasing, allowing entrepreneurs to access the resources necessary for productive business activities. By linking clients with opportunities to buy and finance supplies and inputs, Blips supports the growth and operational efficiency of various businesses. The platform aims to create a seamless interaction between those seeking investment and those offering opportunities, enhancing the overall entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.