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

Conrad Chu

Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Luis Hanemann

Partner

Andreas Haug

Founding and General Partner

Joseph Huang

Partner

Christian Leybold

Founding and General Partner

Christian Miele

General Partner

Akihiko Okamoto

Partner

Ketul Patel

Investor, US

Romero Rodrigues

Managing Partner

Mathias Schilling

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Toshiaki Shimakawa

Principal

Akio Tanaka

Partner

Anna Vershebeniuk

Principal

Dominic Wilhelm

Principal

Past deals in ERP

Buk

Series B in 2025
Buk is a cloud-based human resource management software company that offers a comprehensive suite of HR functionalities. Its platform integrates solutions for benefits administration, talent management, payroll processing, time tracking, and recruitment. Buk's software enables organizations to manage payroll, contracts, and settlements efficiently, including features for electronic signatures. Additionally, it provides performance reports and tools for professional development, allowing clients to effectively oversee employee reviews, work environment assessments, and talent acquisition processes, such as surveys and performance evaluations. The Buk App enhances team management by facilitating notifications, document signing, and mobile access to payroll information.

SPARETECH

Series A in 2023
SPARETECH develops a collaboration platform for manufacturing companies. It digitizes spare part inventories, calculates true demand, compares parts from various suppliers, and sources appropriate parts within or outside production networks. The platform standardizes data sets for ERP systems, reducing inventory costs.

SPARETECH

Seed Round in 2021
SPARETECH develops a collaboration platform for manufacturing companies. It digitizes spare part inventories, calculates true demand, compares parts from various suppliers, and sources appropriate parts within or outside production networks. The platform standardizes data sets for ERP systems, reducing inventory costs.

Shopmonkey

Series C in 2021
Shopmonkey Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based shop management software tailored for various types of repair shops, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Shopmonkey's platform offers a comprehensive suite of features such as workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated reminders, and digital vehicle inspections. The software aims to streamline operations by eliminating double entry and ensuring all payment-related processes are tracked within a single system. It also integrates with accounting tools and allows for convenient customer communication through text and email. By facilitating appointment confirmations, invoice sharing, and payment processing, Shopmonkey enhances efficiency and improves customer relations for repair shop owners.

Shopmonkey

Series B in 2020
Shopmonkey Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based shop management software tailored for various types of repair shops, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Shopmonkey's platform offers a comprehensive suite of features such as workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated reminders, and digital vehicle inspections. The software aims to streamline operations by eliminating double entry and ensuring all payment-related processes are tracked within a single system. It also integrates with accounting tools and allows for convenient customer communication through text and email. By facilitating appointment confirmations, invoice sharing, and payment processing, Shopmonkey enhances efficiency and improves customer relations for repair shop owners.

Shopmonkey

Series A in 2019
Shopmonkey Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based shop management software tailored for various types of repair shops, including auto repair, auto body, and motorcycle repair, among others. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Shopmonkey's platform offers a comprehensive suite of features such as workflow management, calendar scheduling, automated reminders, and digital vehicle inspections. The software aims to streamline operations by eliminating double entry and ensuring all payment-related processes are tracked within a single system. It also integrates with accounting tools and allows for convenient customer communication through text and email. By facilitating appointment confirmations, invoice sharing, and payment processing, Shopmonkey enhances efficiency and improves customer relations for repair shop owners.

Futrli

Series A in 2018
Futrli Ltd is a technology company that specializes in developing a cloud-based platform focused on financial forecasting and reporting. Established in 2011 and headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom, Futrli offers a comprehensive suite of tools that includes cash flow forecasting, business planning, budgeting, scenario modeling, and performance dashboards. The platform enables small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to monitor their financial health in real time, allowing them to make informed decisions and optimize their operations. Additionally, Futrli supports over 40,000 businesses and 1,000 accountants across 130 countries, providing them with resources such as business reporting and alerts, and professional development through its CPD-accredited Advisory Certification course aimed at accountants. The company's mission is to empower the small business economy, giving them the capability to improve productivity and efficiency through effective financial management solutions.

Freee

Series C in 2015
Freee is a developer of cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Japan. Launched in March 2013 and originally named CFO K.K., the company was founded by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led SMB marketing for Google in the Asia Pacific region. Freee's automated online accounting software seamlessly syncs with bank accounts, allowing users to automatically categorize entries and generate financial reports. In addition to its core accounting product, Freee also offers cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at approximately 980 JPY per month. Freee gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad in 2013, a prestigious demo event in Japan.

Freee

Series A in 2013
Freee is a developer of cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses in Japan. Launched in March 2013 and originally named CFO K.K., the company was founded by Daisuke Sasaki, who previously led SMB marketing for Google in the Asia Pacific region. Freee's automated online accounting software seamlessly syncs with bank accounts, allowing users to automatically categorize entries and generate financial reports. In addition to its core accounting product, Freee also offers cloud-based HR labor software and cloud ERP solutions for midsize companies. The company operates on a freemium model, with paid plans starting at approximately 980 JPY per month. Freee gained recognition by winning the Invinity Ventures Summit Launch Pad in 2013, a prestigious demo event in Japan.
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