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.
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Past deals in Video on Demand
Cineshort
Seed Round in 2022
Cineshort is a mobile application specializing in streaming high-quality short films. It caters to viewers with limited time, offering personalized recommendations and interactive features for an optimal viewing experience. Additionally, Cineshort supports film directors by providing access to a wide audience and sharing revenue.
Claap
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Claap is an asynchronous video collaboration platform that enhances communication and decision-making by enabling users to record quick videos of their screens and obtain contextual feedback. The platform addresses common roadblocks in team collaboration by allowing individuals to review code, share updates, and analyze performance without the necessity of simultaneous presence. By streamlining the feedback process, Claap offers an efficient alternative to traditional meetings and emails, fostering a more productive work environment.
Cameo
Series C in 2021
Cameo is a platform enabling fans to book personalized video shoutouts from their favorite public figures. It partners with thousands of talent across various categories, facilitating unique interactions for special occasions.
The Young Turks
Venture Round in 2017
The Young Turks operates an online media network that produces news and talk programming, including daily video shows on politics, economics, pop culture, social trends, and lifestyle. Founded in 2002 and based in Los Angeles, it distributes live and on-demand content to online audiences and focuses on candor and engaging conversations to keep viewers informed and involved.
Passei Direto
Series B in 2016
Passei Direto S.A. is an academic social network based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that facilitates interactions among university students. Founded in 2012, the platform has attracted over 15 million users across more than 2,500 universities. It enables students to connect, share notes, review lectures, collaborate on homework, and seek assistance from peers. With a repository of over 3 million shared study materials, Passei Direto offers tools designed to enhance academic performance. Its Premium Plan provides access to exclusive content created by experts, including step-by-step solutions to exercises from popular textbooks, study plans featuring video lessons, and summaries for various subjects. The platform's primary goal is to support students in improving their grades and simplifying their study routines.
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.
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