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

Jonathan Becker

Partner

Conrad Chu

Partner

Jett Fein

General Partner

Thomas Gieselmann

Co-Founder and Partner, US

Past deals in Retail

Pi-xcels

Seed Round in 2024
Pi-xcels develops an NFC-enabled POS device that enables issuance of interactive e-receipts in stores through contactless smartphone tapping. Its technology links any existing retailer's POS infrastructure to issue paperless, interactive e-receipts without requiring pre-installed apps or photo capture by shoppers. Pi-xcels aims to eliminate wasteful thermal paper receipts while providing retailers cost savings and data advantages via a shopper data platform.

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.

Carewell

Series B in 2024
Carewell is a prominent e-commerce platform specializing in caregiving products, catering to the needs of independent caregivers and their families. The company offers a diverse range of products across various categories, including incontinence supplies, nutrition, mobility aids, and items for mothers and babies. Carewell distinguishes itself from traditional retailers by providing a wealth of resources, such as 24/7 access to trained customer care experts, over 300 educational articles, detailed video content, and comprehensive product descriptions. This commitment to customer support and information empowers caregivers to make informed decisions, enhancing their caregiving experience.

Hubii

Seed Round in 2023
Hubii develops data integration and supply chain management software that enables small, independent retailers to participate in major e-commerce channels and brands’ digital sales. The platform connects fragmented retailers with ecommerce networks, turning them into distribution points and expanding delivery capabilities to improve the online shopping experience. By democratizing access to e-commerce, Hubii aims to build a fulfillment infrastructure for FMCG brands within a digitized economy, with emphasis on Latin America. The solution supports retailers and brands alike by streamlining data integration, inventory visibility, and logistics, helping brands grow sales through extended reach and improved customer service.

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.

Elyn

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Elyn is a company that provides an automated and unified sales platform aimed at enhancing the online shopping experience for both merchants and customers. The platform allows e-commerce businesses to implement a try-before-you-buy model, enabling customers to test products before committing to a purchase. This approach is designed to increase average order values and conversion rates. In addition, Elyn offers a return management suite that helps merchants transform product returns into exchange opportunities, further driving revenue. By integrating seamlessly with online stores, Elyn streamlines the shopping experience, managing both payment processing and logistics for shipped and returned items, thus facilitating a more efficient sales process for e-commerce companies.

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.

Peeba

Seed Round in 2022
Peeba is a curated online wholesale marketplace that transforms the shopping experience for local retailers in Asia. The platform connects independent retailers with a diverse catalog of brands, offering an extensive range of consumer products, including home accessories, beauty items, and kitchen goods from both local and global sources. By utilizing an AI-based system, Peeba enables retailers to efficiently browse and purchase products, ultimately facilitating sales growth for their businesses.

Fetch

Series E in 2022
Fetch Rewards, LLC operates a mobile application that enables users to scan their grocery receipts from various retail outlets, including grocery, convenience, drug, liquor, and club stores. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to accumulate points through their purchases, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to various retailers. The app simplifies the savings process for consumers while offering brand partners valuable insights into shopping behaviors and the ability to reward customer loyalty effectively. Fetch Rewards aims to enhance the shopping experience by making it easy to save on everyday purchases.

Poplin

Seed Round in 2022
Poplin is an app-based laundry service that connects customers with independent contractors ('Laundry Pros') for washing, drying, folding, and delivery.

Flowhub

Venture Round in 2021
Flowhub is a Denver-based company specializing in cannabis retail software. It offers a unified platform for compliance, point-of-sale transactions, inventory tracking, and business intelligence data, enabling dispensaries to streamline operations, enhance consumer experiences, and simplify regulatory compliance.

Cajoo

Series A in 2021
Cajoo is a Paris-based startup that specializes in grocery home delivery services. Founded in 2021, the company has transformed everyday shopping by offering a fast, reliable, and affordable experience. Operating through dark stores, Cajoo manages its own inventory, allowing customers to place orders for a wide range of household items, including groceries, personal care products, and snacks. The platform is designed for convenience, enabling users to receive their orders within approximately 15 minutes, ensuring that they do not have to wait at home for their deliveries. This innovative approach to grocery shopping streamlines the process for consumers, making it easy to access local products with just a click.

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.

Carewell

Venture Round in 2021
Carewell is a prominent e-commerce platform specializing in caregiving products, catering to the needs of independent caregivers and their families. The company offers a diverse range of products across various categories, including incontinence supplies, nutrition, mobility aids, and items for mothers and babies. Carewell distinguishes itself from traditional retailers by providing a wealth of resources, such as 24/7 access to trained customer care experts, over 300 educational articles, detailed video content, and comprehensive product descriptions. This commitment to customer support and information empowers caregivers to make informed decisions, enhancing their caregiving experience.

Fetch

Series C in 2020
Fetch Rewards, LLC operates a mobile application that enables users to scan their grocery receipts from various retail outlets, including grocery, convenience, drug, liquor, and club stores. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to accumulate points through their purchases, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to various retailers. The app simplifies the savings process for consumers while offering brand partners valuable insights into shopping behaviors and the ability to reward customer loyalty effectively. Fetch Rewards aims to enhance the shopping experience by making it easy to save on everyday purchases.

Carewell

Seed Round in 2020
Carewell is a prominent e-commerce platform specializing in caregiving products, catering to the needs of independent caregivers and their families. The company offers a diverse range of products across various categories, including incontinence supplies, nutrition, mobility aids, and items for mothers and babies. Carewell distinguishes itself from traditional retailers by providing a wealth of resources, such as 24/7 access to trained customer care experts, over 300 educational articles, detailed video content, and comprehensive product descriptions. This commitment to customer support and information empowers caregivers to make informed decisions, enhancing their caregiving experience.

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.

Flowhub

Series A in 2019
Flowhub is a Denver-based company specializing in cannabis retail software. It offers a unified platform for compliance, point-of-sale transactions, inventory tracking, and business intelligence data, enabling dispensaries to streamline operations, enhance consumer experiences, and simplify regulatory compliance.

Fetch

Venture Round in 2019
Fetch Rewards, LLC operates a mobile application that enables users to scan their grocery receipts from various retail outlets, including grocery, convenience, drug, liquor, and club stores. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to accumulate points through their purchases, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to various retailers. The app simplifies the savings process for consumers while offering brand partners valuable insights into shopping behaviors and the ability to reward customer loyalty effectively. Fetch Rewards aims to enhance the shopping experience by making it easy to save on everyday purchases.

Getta

Series B in 2019
Getta is a company focused on transforming the car buying experience by acquiring and digitally modernizing high-quality car dealerships. Recognizing that a significant portion of consumers find the traditional car buying process unenjoyable, Getta aims to revolutionize automotive retail through its innovative omni-channel platform. This platform provides customers with the flexibility to purchase a vehicle online, with delivery options, or to shop in-store with the opportunity for in-person pick-up. As a venture capital-backed, mission-driven organization, Getta is dedicated to enhancing consumer satisfaction and control in the car buying process.

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.

Brumbrum

Series B in 2019
Brumbrum is an online retailer of used vehicles based in Milan, Italy, established in 2016. The company aims to transform the car market by providing a straightforward and competitive online shopping experience for consumers. Brumbrum offers a diverse selection of certified used cars, thoroughly inspected for mechanical integrity, safety features, and documentation. In addition to sales, the platform provides long-term rental options, allowing individuals to access second-hand vehicles without requiring an upfront payment. Brumbrum's commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in its return policies, making it easier for users to find reliable vehicles while minimizing the hassles typically associated with purchasing used cars.

Goop

Venture Round in 2019
Goop Inc. is a lifestyle brand that operates an online platform focused on wellness, curated shopping, and lifestyle content. Founded in 2008 by Gwyneth Paltrow, Goop originated as a weekly newsletter but has since evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle site. It offers a carefully curated selection of products, including apparel, beauty items, wellness products, and home goods. The platform also provides valuable content, featuring expert advice on health, fitness, and mental well-being, along with travel recommendations, cooking recipes, and design ideas. Goop aims to serve as a trusted resource for readers, presenting insights and suggestions in a personalized manner rather than through anonymous sources. The brand emphasizes clean beauty and wellness, exemplified by its exclusive skincare line, Goop by Juice Beauty, which aligns with its commitment to quality and holistic living. Based in New York, Goop continues to expand its offerings while maintaining a focus on authenticity and expert-driven content.

Flux Systems

Series A in 2018
Flux Systems Limited is a technology company that specializes in a digital receipts and rewards platform designed to streamline the management of payment receipts. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Reading, United Kingdom, Flux Systems provides a service that automatically links digital receipts to users' banking applications, enhancing the shopping experience for consumers and retailers alike. The platform is built with bank-level security and utilizes third-party servers in secure European data centers, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations regarding data protection. The company partners with various retailers and financial institutions, including Barclaycard, Costa, and Starling Bank, to deliver its innovative services across the United Kingdom.

Getta

Series A in 2018
Getta is a company focused on transforming the car buying experience by acquiring and digitally modernizing high-quality car dealerships. Recognizing that a significant portion of consumers find the traditional car buying process unenjoyable, Getta aims to revolutionize automotive retail through its innovative omni-channel platform. This platform provides customers with the flexibility to purchase a vehicle online, with delivery options, or to shop in-store with the opportunity for in-person pick-up. As a venture capital-backed, mission-driven organization, Getta is dedicated to enhancing consumer satisfaction and control in the car buying process.

Fetch

Series A in 2018
Fetch Rewards, LLC operates a mobile application that enables users to scan their grocery receipts from various retail outlets, including grocery, convenience, drug, liquor, and club stores. Founded in 2012 and based in Madison, Wisconsin, the platform allows users to accumulate points through their purchases, which can then be redeemed for gift cards to various retailers. The app simplifies the savings process for consumers while offering brand partners valuable insights into shopping behaviors and the ability to reward customer loyalty effectively. Fetch Rewards aims to enhance the shopping experience by making it easy to save on everyday purchases.

Shipt

Series B in 2017
Founded in 2014, Shipt operates an online platform that connects members with grocery items and essentials from local stores. It offers delivery services, allowing users to shop conveniently and have their purchases delivered directly to their doorstep.

Gopuff

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2013 by Drexel University students Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, Gopuff is a pioneering instant commerce platform that delivers essential products directly to consumers' doorsteps. Its extensive product range includes over-the-counter medicine, baby food, cleaning supplies, snacks, beverages, and select alcoholic drinks, ensuring customers can satisfy their needs and cravings promptly.

Shipt

Series A in 2016
Founded in 2014, Shipt operates an online platform that connects members with grocery items and essentials from local stores. It offers delivery services, allowing users to shop conveniently and have their purchases delivered directly to their doorstep.

Thrive Market

Series B in 2016
Founded in 2014, Thrive Market is an online membership-based marketplace dedicated to making healthy living accessible and affordable. It offers over 5,000 organic and non-GMO products across various categories such as food, health, home, and beauty. The company operates on a social mission, matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need.

Farfetch

Series F in 2016
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.

Vicampo

Series C in 2016
Vicampo GmbH is a Mainz-based company that specializes in the online sale of wine. It operates an e-commerce platform that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers from Germany and around the world. By facilitating direct shipments from these wineries, Vicampo supports smaller producers with cost-effective storage and shipping solutions. The company emphasizes quality assurance, as wines are not only vetted by its experts but also reviewed by customers, ensuring a diverse selection of premium products for wine enthusiasts.

Global Savings Group

Series B in 2015
Founded in 2012, Global Savings Group operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites and cashback platforms, empowering millions of users worldwide to make smarter spending decisions. Active in over 20 countries with offices globally.

Pinkoi

Venture Round in 2015
Pinkoi is a social e-commerce platform that enables designers and artists to sell their unique products, ranging from clothing and fashion accessories to home goods and electronics. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Pinkoi caters primarily to the Asian market, offering an online marketplace where original designs can be showcased and purchased. The platform fosters a community for creative individuals by providing them with a venue to present their work and connect with potential buyers. With a mobile application complementing its online presence, Pinkoi continues to support a diverse array of products, emphasizing unique gifts and luxury goods.

Thrive Market

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2014, Thrive Market is an online membership-based marketplace dedicated to making healthy living accessible and affordable. It offers over 5,000 organic and non-GMO products across various categories such as food, health, home, and beauty. The company operates on a social mission, matching every paid membership with a free one for someone in need.

Wine in Black

Series C in 2015
Wine in Black GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as an online retailer specializing in premium wines. The company offers a diverse selection, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet wines. By collaborating directly with top winemakers, Wine in Black provides customers with access to unique and rare wines at competitive prices, catering to wine enthusiasts and those who appreciate fine quality. As of December 31, 2019, Wine in Black GmbH is a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2003, Cortex Intelligence Tecnologia develops a data analytics platform for marketing and sales. Its platform combines internal company data with external information like pricing trends, market statistics, social media insights, news articles, and public sources to provide actionable intelligence. This enables businesses across various sectors to make data-driven decisions in sales, marketing, retail, trade intelligence, and communications.

Vicampo

Series B in 2015
Vicampo GmbH is a Mainz-based company that specializes in the online sale of wine. It operates an e-commerce platform that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers from Germany and around the world. By facilitating direct shipments from these wineries, Vicampo supports smaller producers with cost-effective storage and shipping solutions. The company emphasizes quality assurance, as wines are not only vetted by its experts but also reviewed by customers, ensuring a diverse selection of premium products for wine enthusiasts.

Farfetch

Series E in 2015
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.

Global Savings Group

Series A in 2014
Founded in 2012, Global Savings Group operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites and cashback platforms, empowering millions of users worldwide to make smarter spending decisions. Active in over 20 countries with offices globally.

Farfetch

Series D in 2014
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.

Heverest.ru

Series C in 2014
Heverest.ru is a prominent online retailer based in Moscow, specializing in outdoor and sporting goods. Established in June 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, bags, backpacks, and equipment for various sports and outdoor activities. It serves both mass and semi-professional segments, allowing customers to easily browse an extensive online catalog and securely purchase items for delivery across Russia. Heverest.ru has built strong relationships with over 80 suppliers and 200 brands, attracting more than 1.5 million monthly visitors to its platform. The company is recognized for its effective e-commerce model, inspired by successful international counterparts. Led by industry expert Dinesh Shahani, Heverest.ru is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating net sales exceeding €100 million in the near future.

Asap54.com

Venture Round in 2014
Asap54 is an innovative mobile application designed to help users locate clothing items they like in nearby stores. By taking a photo of an item, the app uses image recognition technology to find similar products available for purchase nearby.

Lokata

Series B in 2013
Lokata.ru is a location-based service, providing brochures to retailers and offering business information online. Lokata is an innovative advertising channel, giving all retailers an opportunity to promote goods and services on its website, affiliates websites (sites with Lokata’s widget) and mobile Apps. Lokata is based on the innovative model of kaufDA (kaufda.de), a market leader among location-based brochure services in Germany. Lokata is consistently updated with the latest retail offers, empowering Russian shoppers with the information they need before they even step into a store. Lokata cooperates with large Russian, international and regional retailers based on a CPC concept whereby retailers pay for each brochure opened on Lokata’s web-site, affiliate’s web-sites or mobile apps. Lokata.ru covers the whole Russia, targeting men (forty per cent) and women (sixty per cent) aged between 28-45 years old, with a monthly household income of 40K-250K Rubles. Zhanna Shalimova (CEO) has more than 15 years of sales, marketing, e-commerce and managerial experience as well as proven record of successful start-up and International experience (USA, Ukraine). The initial funding of the company was made by Fast Lane Ventures and Bonial International Group (the founders and owners of www.kaufda.de, www.bonial.fr)

Vicampo

Series A in 2013
Vicampo GmbH is a Mainz-based company that specializes in the online sale of wine. It operates an e-commerce platform that connects consumers directly with over 25,000 experienced and emerging winemakers from Germany and around the world. By facilitating direct shipments from these wineries, Vicampo supports smaller producers with cost-effective storage and shipping solutions. The company emphasizes quality assurance, as wines are not only vetted by its experts but also reviewed by customers, ensuring a diverse selection of premium products for wine enthusiasts.

Merchantry

Series B in 2013
Merchantry is a technology company that enables the creation and operation of online marketplaces. It offers cloud-based infrastructure and a merchant network designed to support retailers and media organizations in expanding their eCommerce capabilities. By providing automation and integration services, Merchantry facilitates real-time exchange of product and order information, helping merchants streamline their operations and avoid common integration challenges. The company also delivers multichannel solutions that cater to various e-commerce scenarios, allowing merchants to transform their businesses into robust online commerce platforms. Through these services, Merchantry empowers its clients to enhance their marketplace offerings and optimize their overall eCommerce performance.

Farfetch

Series C in 2013
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.

Global Savings Group

Seed Round in 2013
Founded in 2012, Global Savings Group operates a network of digital shopping destinations, including coupon sites and cashback platforms, empowering millions of users worldwide to make smarter spending decisions. Active in over 20 countries with offices globally.

Wine in Black

Series B in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as an online retailer specializing in premium wines. The company offers a diverse selection, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet wines. By collaborating directly with top winemakers, Wine in Black provides customers with access to unique and rare wines at competitive prices, catering to wine enthusiasts and those who appreciate fine quality. As of December 31, 2019, Wine in Black GmbH is a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Lokata

Series A in 2012
Lokata.ru is a location-based service, providing brochures to retailers and offering business information online. Lokata is an innovative advertising channel, giving all retailers an opportunity to promote goods and services on its website, affiliates websites (sites with Lokata’s widget) and mobile Apps. Lokata is based on the innovative model of kaufDA (kaufda.de), a market leader among location-based brochure services in Germany. Lokata is consistently updated with the latest retail offers, empowering Russian shoppers with the information they need before they even step into a store. Lokata cooperates with large Russian, international and regional retailers based on a CPC concept whereby retailers pay for each brochure opened on Lokata’s web-site, affiliate’s web-sites or mobile apps. Lokata.ru covers the whole Russia, targeting men (forty per cent) and women (sixty per cent) aged between 28-45 years old, with a monthly household income of 40K-250K Rubles. Zhanna Shalimova (CEO) has more than 15 years of sales, marketing, e-commerce and managerial experience as well as proven record of successful start-up and International experience (USA, Ukraine). The initial funding of the company was made by Fast Lane Ventures and Bonial International Group (the founders and owners of www.kaufda.de, www.bonial.fr)

Heverest.ru

Venture Round in 2012
Heverest.ru is a prominent online retailer based in Moscow, specializing in outdoor and sporting goods. Established in June 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, bags, backpacks, and equipment for various sports and outdoor activities. It serves both mass and semi-professional segments, allowing customers to easily browse an extensive online catalog and securely purchase items for delivery across Russia. Heverest.ru has built strong relationships with over 80 suppliers and 200 brands, attracting more than 1.5 million monthly visitors to its platform. The company is recognized for its effective e-commerce model, inspired by successful international counterparts. Led by industry expert Dinesh Shahani, Heverest.ru is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating net sales exceeding €100 million in the near future.

Wine in Black

Series A in 2012
Wine in Black GmbH, founded in 2011 and based in Berlin, Germany, operates as an online retailer specializing in premium wines. The company offers a diverse selection, including red, white, champagne, sparkling, rosé, and sweet wines. By collaborating directly with top winemakers, Wine in Black provides customers with access to unique and rare wines at competitive prices, catering to wine enthusiasts and those who appreciate fine quality. As of December 31, 2019, Wine in Black GmbH is a subsidiary of Viva Wine & Spirits Ab.

Farfetch

Series B in 2012
Farfetch is an online platform established in 2008 that connects buyers and sellers in the luxury fashion sector. It collaborates with over 1,000 independent boutiques and luxury brands, offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, accessories, and footwear. The company operates a comprehensive e-commerce website that enables these retailers to showcase their inventories to nearly a million active customers. Farfetch's technology infrastructure is designed to facilitate the luxury fashion ecosystem, featuring an API-enabled proprietary technology stack that supports applications, services, and data management. The platform also includes the Browns stores and the New Guard Group, enhancing its retail capabilities. Farfetch generates revenue by charging a commission on sales made through its marketplace, typically exceeding 30%.

Heverest.ru

Venture Round in 2011
Heverest.ru is a prominent online retailer based in Moscow, specializing in outdoor and sporting goods. Established in June 2011, the company offers a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, bags, backpacks, and equipment for various sports and outdoor activities. It serves both mass and semi-professional segments, allowing customers to easily browse an extensive online catalog and securely purchase items for delivery across Russia. Heverest.ru has built strong relationships with over 80 suppliers and 200 brands, attracting more than 1.5 million monthly visitors to its platform. The company is recognized for its effective e-commerce model, inspired by successful international counterparts. Led by industry expert Dinesh Shahani, Heverest.ru is poised for significant growth, with projections indicating net sales exceeding €100 million in the near future.

Sapato.ru

Series C in 2011
Sapato is an online shoe retailer based in Moscow, Russia, offering a wide selection of footwear and accessories, including bags and shoe care products. Launched in June 2010 by Fast Lane Ventures, the platform quickly gained popularity, attracting over 200,000 daily visitors and achieving significant sales growth. Sapato's business model was adapted from successful online shoe companies in the US and Europe to fit the Russian market. The company ensures secure delivery across Russia, along with the protection of customer data and payment information. After several rounds of fundraising, including investments from eVenture Capital Partners and Intel Capital, Sapato was acquired by Ozon in February 2012 and subsequently sold to KupiVIP in April 2012. The company is recognized among the top 20 largest e-commerce platforms in Russia and is led by Matthieu Lannegrand, who brings extensive experience in the shoe market.

SuperDeal.com.ua

Seed Round in 2011
SuperDeal.com.ua is a deal-of-the-day website that offers coupons for discounts and promotions throughout Ukraine.

Merchantry

Series A in 2010
Merchantry is a technology company that enables the creation and operation of online marketplaces. It offers cloud-based infrastructure and a merchant network designed to support retailers and media organizations in expanding their eCommerce capabilities. By providing automation and integration services, Merchantry facilitates real-time exchange of product and order information, helping merchants streamline their operations and avoid common integration challenges. The company also delivers multichannel solutions that cater to various e-commerce scenarios, allowing merchants to transform their businesses into robust online commerce platforms. Through these services, Merchantry empowers its clients to enhance their marketplace offerings and optimize their overall eCommerce performance.

Darberry

Seed Round in 2010
Darberry is a shopping website that offers local daily deals on goods and services.

Sapato.ru

Series B in 2010
Sapato is an online shoe retailer based in Moscow, Russia, offering a wide selection of footwear and accessories, including bags and shoe care products. Launched in June 2010 by Fast Lane Ventures, the platform quickly gained popularity, attracting over 200,000 daily visitors and achieving significant sales growth. Sapato's business model was adapted from successful online shoe companies in the US and Europe to fit the Russian market. The company ensures secure delivery across Russia, along with the protection of customer data and payment information. After several rounds of fundraising, including investments from eVenture Capital Partners and Intel Capital, Sapato was acquired by Ozon in February 2012 and subsequently sold to KupiVIP in April 2012. The company is recognized among the top 20 largest e-commerce platforms in Russia and is led by Matthieu Lannegrand, who brings extensive experience in the shoe market.

kaufDA

Series A in 2009
kaufDA is a German company that operates an online platform focused on digital advertising and local shopping. Founded in 2008 and based in Berlin, it provides users with the ability to search for the best local sales and access brochures and catalogs from various retailers, including top fashion brands. The platform facilitates local searches, helping consumers find stores in their vicinity and stay informed about prevailing offers and promotions. By bridging the gap between digital advertising and local retail, kaufDA enhances the shopping experience for users seeking convenient and cost-effective options.

Pronto Networks

Series B in 2004
Founded in 2002, Pronto Networks develops operations support systems that enable network operators to deploy and manage public Wi-Fi networks. Its solutions include Unifi OSS for provisioning and billing, UNIFi OneBox for monetizing WiFi networks, mobile broadband routers, and The UNIFi Cloud Controller for cloud-based management. Serving diverse industries like education, healthcare, hospitality, and wireless ISPs, Pronto Networks is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California with offices in India.
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