e.ventures

Headline is a venture capital firm that operates in seven cities globally, focusing on technology-related companies. Established in 1998 and originally known as e.ventures, Headline invests across various stages, from early to growth phases, with funds based in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Brazil. The firm is particularly active in identifying local trends and promising founders, enabling it to lead investment rounds effectively. Its San Francisco-based Growth Fund targets investments from Series B and beyond, collaborating with Early Stage Teams to enhance portfolio success. Notable companies in Headline's portfolio include Sonos, The RealReal, and Bumble, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering innovation across diverse markets.

Jonathan Becker

Partner

Nicolas von Blottnitz

Investor

Taylor Brandt

Investor

Conrad Chu

Partner

Jacob Conger

Investor

Nicole Farb

Venture Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Luis Hanemann

Partner

Andreas Haug

Founding and General Partner

Jake Horwitz

Growth Investor

Joseph Huang

Partner

Tanner Merrill

Investor

Trevor Neff

Partner at Headline Growth

Shalini Rao

Partner at Headline Growth

Romero Rodrigues

Managing Partner

Mathias Schilling

Managing Partner

Jared Schulman

Investor

Jonathan Userovici

General Partner

Dominic Wilhelm

Principal

Nancy Xiao

Partner at Headline Growth

Kevin Zhang

Principal

Past deals in Collaborative Consumption

LucidLink

Series B in 2022
LucidLink Corp. offers a cloud-based platform for object storage that enables individuals and businesses to securely store, share, and collaborate on files without relying on local storage. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a distributed file service that allows users to access an unlimited and shared file space instantly. Its software features end-to-end encryption and facilitates collaboration among distributed teams, particularly on projects involving large data sets. By integrating seamlessly with cloud object storage, LucidLink enables users to mount an object store in the cloud, effectively using it as local storage while eliminating the performance issues associated with traditional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This innovative approach aims to transform file storage and access for modern workflows.

Poplin

Seed Round in 2022
SudShare provides a reliable laundry service that makes laundry simple using an app.It is a home based business in which people can help each other earn money by doing laundry service.

Air

Series B in 2022
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Sparetech

Seed Round in 2021
Sparetech is a digital collaboration platform focused on spare parts management for manufacturers and operators. It aims to reduce inventory and costs associated with spare parts by digitizing inventories and analyzing real demand. The platform allows users to compare parts from various suppliers and efficiently source the necessary components from both internal and external production networks. This approach enables clients to maintain a comprehensive spare parts database and effectively eliminate duplicate stocks, thus optimizing their operations and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

LucidLink

Series A in 2021
LucidLink Corp. offers a cloud-based platform for object storage that enables individuals and businesses to securely store, share, and collaborate on files without relying on local storage. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company provides a distributed file service that allows users to access an unlimited and shared file space instantly. Its software features end-to-end encryption and facilitates collaboration among distributed teams, particularly on projects involving large data sets. By integrating seamlessly with cloud object storage, LucidLink enables users to mount an object store in the cloud, effectively using it as local storage while eliminating the performance issues associated with traditional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This innovative approach aims to transform file storage and access for modern workflows.

Karma

Venture Round in 2020
Karma is a Swedish company founded in September 2015 by Elsa Bernadotte, Mattis Larsson, Hjalmar Nordegren, Ludvig Berling, and Steven van Wel. The company has developed an application aimed at reducing food waste by allowing restaurants, grocers, and cafés to sell their surplus food to consumers at discounted prices. This platform serves as a sales channel, enabling merchants to offer takeaway food items to registered users. By facilitating access to affordable food deals, Karma promotes smart shopping while also addressing the issue of food waste in the hospitality and retail sectors. The company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

SpotHero

Series D in 2019
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

BUMP

Series A in 2019
BUMP is a social peer-to-peer marketplace for authentic streetwear and sneakers. Shopping has always been a social activity for older generations used to go to the mall sharing recommendations, opinions, and just generally having fun with friends. Online shopping killed this and they're bringing it back for Gen Z. On BUMP users can build up their public profiles, follow & message anyone on the platform, and even create & share their own group chats. This social experience means kids can hang out, build their online identity which in turn drives transactions. Founded in 2016 and based in London, They're already backed by leading names in venture capital including Kleiner Perkins, e.ventures, and Y Combinator.

Goop

Venture Round in 2019
Goop Inc. is a lifestyle brand and online platform that provides a variety of wellness advice, curated shopping options, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2008 by Gwyneth Paltrow, the brand initially began as a weekly newsletter offering health-centric recipes, travel recommendations, and personal shopping discoveries. It has since evolved into a comprehensive site featuring an array of products, including clean beauty, fashion, and home goods, as well as wellness products and skin-care lines. Goop also shares expert advice on health and fitness, along with decoration ideas, gift guides, and fashion trends. The platform emphasizes curated content, enabling users to access trusted recommendations rather than anonymous suggestions. Based in New York, Goop combines digital content with commerce, aiming to create a personalized and insightful lifestyle experience.

Karma

Series A in 2018
Karma is a Swedish company founded in September 2015 by Elsa Bernadotte, Mattis Larsson, Hjalmar Nordegren, Ludvig Berling, and Steven van Wel. The company has developed an application aimed at reducing food waste by allowing restaurants, grocers, and cafés to sell their surplus food to consumers at discounted prices. This platform serves as a sales channel, enabling merchants to offer takeaway food items to registered users. By facilitating access to affordable food deals, Karma promotes smart shopping while also addressing the issue of food waste in the hospitality and retail sectors. The company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

Bird

Series C in 2018
Bird operates a micro-mobility platform that offers electric vehicle-sharing services, aiming to provide affordable and sustainable transportation solutions to communities worldwide. The platform enables users to create profiles, facilitating the sharing of personal electric vehicles, including electric bicycles. By coordinating with cities, Bird enhances access to environmentally friendly local transport, thereby contributing to the reduction of traffic congestion and promoting responsible alternatives to traditional motor vehicles.

SpotHero

Series C in 2017
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Karma

Seed Round in 2017
Karma is a Swedish company founded in September 2015 by Elsa Bernadotte, Mattis Larsson, Hjalmar Nordegren, Ludvig Berling, and Steven van Wel. The company has developed an application aimed at reducing food waste by allowing restaurants, grocers, and cafés to sell their surplus food to consumers at discounted prices. This platform serves as a sales channel, enabling merchants to offer takeaway food items to registered users. By facilitating access to affordable food deals, Karma promotes smart shopping while also addressing the issue of food waste in the hospitality and retail sectors. The company's headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden.

Clique

Series C in 2017
Clique Brands Inc. is a media and marketing company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2006. It operates several well-known brands, including Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee, targeting millennial women and Gen Z girls. Clique leverages data science alongside its editorial expertise to develop compelling content and products that resonate with its audience. The company offers two primary marketing services: CMG Studios, an in-house creative agency, and the INF Network, which represents over 55 top bloggers and influencers. These services facilitate integrated and native advertising programs that encourage consumer engagement and shopping. Notably, Clique launched a successful line of clothing, shoes, and accessories in collaboration with Target under the Who What Wear brand, solidifying its position in the retail market.

Friendsurance

Venture Round in 2016
Friendsurance operates a peer-to-peer insurance platform that allows users to form small groups, enabling them to access insurance products while benefiting from reduced premiums. The company offers a claims-free bonus for groups that remain claimless over the year, which can lead to savings of up to 60 percent on various insurance types, including home contents, private liability, and legal expenses. By fostering a community-driven approach, Friendsurance aims to create a more customer-friendly insurance experience, rewarding individuals for their collective risk management and encouraging a sense of shared responsibility among policyholders.

Cuponation

Series B in 2015
Cuponation is a prominent online platform that provides users with access to discount codes and offers across more than 24 countries. Founded by Corrado Rota, the company features over 18,000 e-commerce brands, including well-known names like Amazon, Just Eat, and Asos, spanning various categories such as fashion, beauty, electronics, and travel. Cuponation's business model focuses on aggregating discount codes, allowing users to easily copy and paste these codes at checkout without the need for registration. This approach distinguishes Cuponation from competitors like Groupon, aligning more closely with traditional coupon platforms like Retailmenot and Coupons.com. The company's international expansion began in India, followed by launches in Brazil, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Cuponation strategically targets markets with limited competition to establish its presence before venturing into more challenging environments.

Pinkoi

Venture Round in 2015
Pinkoi is a social e-commerce platform founded in 2009 and launched in 2010, based in Taipei, Taiwan. It serves as an online marketplace for designers and artists to sell unique products, including clothing, shoes, fashion accessories, stationery, electronics, and home goods. The platform focuses on the Asian market, allowing designers from regions like China, Japan, and the United States to showcase their work. In addition to its website, Pinkoi offers a mobile application to enhance accessibility for users. The company aims to create a vibrant ecosystem for original design trading, connecting consumers with creative talents.

SpotHero

Series B in 2015
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

SpotHero

Series A in 2014
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

Trippy

Series A in 2014
Trippy, Inc. is a travel-focused online platform founded in 2011 and based in Chicago, Illinois. It serves as a question-and-answer community where travelers can seek advice and share experiences about various destinations. The platform encourages collaboration among users, enabling them to ask about accommodations, attractions, and activities while providing a space to share their personal travel stories. Trippy aims to foster a sense of community and inspire users through shared knowledge, enhancing the travel experience for its members. The company was established by J.R. Johnson and a team experienced in the travel sector, having previously grown VirtualTourist.com and OneTime.com before their acquisition by Expedia in 2008.

SpotHero

Venture Round in 2012
SpotHero Inc. provides a digital platform for reserving off-street parking in North America, aiming to alleviate urban congestion by streamlining the parking process. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with an additional office in Detroit and operations in Toronto, the company offers a mobile application and website that enable drivers to locate, compare, and book discounted parking spots. Users can easily access information about nearby parking facilities, facilitating a more efficient parking experience and reducing the time spent searching for parking. SpotHero also collaborates with mobility companies to integrate parking solutions into their services, enhancing overall convenience for users.

9flats

Venture Round in 2012
9flats.com is a platform that facilitates short-term accommodation rentals, allowing users to rent out their homes, apartments, or spare rooms to travelers. This service aims to enhance the travel experience by providing affordable and comfortable lodging options while enabling homeowners to generate extra income from their available spaces. Users can list their properties for rental whenever they are not in residence, fostering a community where individuals can connect with travelers and share their stories. By promoting the efficient use of existing resources, 9flats contributes to more sustainable travel practices.

HiGear

Seed Round in 2011
HiGear is a private car-sharing club for luxury and sports cars. You can rent amazing cars from real people like you in your city. Members can share and rent luxury cars from each other within a trusted, secure community of car enthusiasts. Members typically enjoy prices that are 50% off or more, and also generate extra income by making their cars available to other members when not in use.

Friendsurance

Seed Round in 2011
Friendsurance operates a peer-to-peer insurance platform that allows users to form small groups, enabling them to access insurance products while benefiting from reduced premiums. The company offers a claims-free bonus for groups that remain claimless over the year, which can lead to savings of up to 60 percent on various insurance types, including home contents, private liability, and legal expenses. By fostering a community-driven approach, Friendsurance aims to create a more customer-friendly insurance experience, rewarding individuals for their collective risk management and encouraging a sense of shared responsibility among policyholders.

MyFab

Series B in 2009
[MyFab.com](http://www.myfab.com) is an e-commerce solution that allows prospective shoppers to look for inventory directly from companies' factories and warehouses. The service cuts out middlemen in the e-commerce arena by dealing directly with manufacturers as suggested by site visitors. The company claims to deliver prices at 70% of the regular price via traditional retailing or other e-commerce sites.

Angie's List

Venture Round in 2007
Angie's List, Inc. operates a consumer review service and e-commerce marketplace in the United States, allowing individuals to research and purchase local services for home, health, and automotive needs. The platform features over 10 million verified reviews, covering more than 700 categories, where consumers can rate and review service providers based on their experiences. Service providers can respond to reviews and engage with potential customers. Angie's List also offers group coupons in select markets and provides conflict resolution services. Membership to the platform is now free, with optional paid plans that offer additional benefits. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Angie's List, Inc. was previously known as Brownstone Publishing, LLC and rebranded in 2010. It is a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Angie's List

Venture Round in 2006
Angie's List, Inc. operates a consumer review service and e-commerce marketplace in the United States, allowing individuals to research and purchase local services for home, health, and automotive needs. The platform features over 10 million verified reviews, covering more than 700 categories, where consumers can rate and review service providers based on their experiences. Service providers can respond to reviews and engage with potential customers. Angie's List also offers group coupons in select markets and provides conflict resolution services. Membership to the platform is now free, with optional paid plans that offer additional benefits. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Angie's List, Inc. was previously known as Brownstone Publishing, LLC and rebranded in 2010. It is a subsidiary of ANGI Homeservices Inc.

Peerflix

Series B in 2005
Peerflix offers peer-to-peer online trading network that allows members to legally trade DVDs online. Its services allow users to legally trade DVDs directly with one another across a decentralized network. They enables members to maintain an updated library of DVD titles. Peerflix features movies, such as action/adventure, children, comedy, drama, horror/suspense, musical/performing, religious science-fiction/f, western, foreign, sports/recreation, education/general, adult audience, and television movies.

Peerflix

Series A in 2005
Peerflix offers peer-to-peer online trading network that allows members to legally trade DVDs online. Its services allow users to legally trade DVDs directly with one another across a decentralized network. They enables members to maintain an updated library of DVD titles. Peerflix features movies, such as action/adventure, children, comedy, drama, horror/suspense, musical/performing, religious science-fiction/f, western, foreign, sports/recreation, education/general, adult audience, and television movies.

Epinions

Series C in 2001
Epinions is a consumer reviews platform designed to assist individuals in making informed purchasing decisions by providing valuable insights and unbiased advice. The platform features in-depth product evaluations and personalized recommendations across millions of products and services in over 30 categories. Users can access a variety of resources, including buying guides, product definitions, and 'how-to' guides, which further aid in their decision-making process. Once users select a product to purchase, Epinions offers comprehensive pricing and availability options by listing rated online merchants, thus facilitating the final buying decision.
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