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 Jewelry

Nivoda

Series C in 2024
Founded in 2017, Nivoda operates a B2B online marketplace for buying and selling diamonds and jewelry. It simplifies global trade by offering an all-in-one solution for partners, ensuring reliable sourcing and competitive pricing.

Nivoda

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2017, Nivoda operates a B2B online marketplace for buying and selling diamonds and jewelry. It simplifies global trade by offering an all-in-one solution for partners, ensuring reliable sourcing and competitive pricing.

Nivoda

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2017, Nivoda operates a B2B online marketplace for buying and selling diamonds and jewelry. It simplifies global trade by offering an all-in-one solution for partners, ensuring reliable sourcing and competitive pricing.

The RealReal

Series H in 2019
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

The RealReal

Series G in 2018
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

The RealReal

Series F in 2017
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

Everything But The House

Series C in 2016
Everything But The House is an online marketplace that connects buyers with unique items from estate sales and consignors. It offers a curated selection of antiques, art, jewelry, furniture, cars, collectibles, and more, with professional photography and detailed descriptions to ensure authenticity. Founded in 2007 by Jacquie and Brian, the platform has grown to sell over 30,000 items each month, providing a transparent and seamless experience for families and individuals looking to sell their collections.

The RealReal

Series E in 2016
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

Everything But The House

Series B in 2015
Everything But The House is an online marketplace that connects buyers with unique items from estate sales and consignors. It offers a curated selection of antiques, art, jewelry, furniture, cars, collectibles, and more, with professional photography and detailed descriptions to ensure authenticity. Founded in 2007 by Jacquie and Brian, the platform has grown to sell over 30,000 items each month, providing a transparent and seamless experience for families and individuals looking to sell their collections.

The RealReal

Series D in 2015
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

The RealReal

Series C in 2014
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

The RealReal

Series B in 2013
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.

The RealReal

Series A in 2012
The RealReal operates an online marketplace for authenticated luxury resale, offering fashion for women, men and kids, as well as jewelry, watches, art and home items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, it functions as a full-service consignment platform that authenticates every item through in-house experts and uses technology to determine pricing, while managing photography, listings, payments and shipping. It is the largest pure-play luxury resale platform in the United States and supports a sustainable circular economy by facilitating resale across multiple categories. The company generates revenue primarily from consignments and first-party sales on its marketplace, with additional direct sales, and provides services such as virtual appointments, in-home pickup and direct shipping to buyers.
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