Headline
Overview
Headline is a global venture capital firm founded in 1998 that invests in technology companies across various stages, from early-stage to growth, with a focus on B2C, financial services, healthcare, SaaS, and artificial intelligence sectors.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serval | Oct 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
| ClarityCare AI | Oct 2026 | Series A | Lead |
| Scarlet | Oct 2026 | Series B | Lead |
| Primo | Sep 2026 | Seed | Lead |
| Heidi | Sep 2026 | Series C | Co-investor |
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Key People
Akio T.
Co-Founder & Partner
Thomas Gieselmann
Founding Partner
Mathias Schilling
Founding, Managing Partner
Romero Rodrigues
Managing Partner
Andreas Haug
Founding & General Partner
Christian Leybold
Founding General Partner
Christian Miele
General Partner
Jonathan Becker
General Partner
Jonathan Userovici
General Partner
Lauren Lyon
Operating Partner
Kamran Ansari
Venture Partner
Nandini Mullaji
Venture Partner
Nikki Farb
Venture Partner
Akihiko Okamoto
Partner, Asia
Clarey Zhu
Partner
Conrad Chu
Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Headline based?
Headline is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Headline founded?
Headline was founded in 1998.
How many portfolio companies does Headline have?
Headline has 228 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Headline's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Serval, ClarityCare AI, Scarlet, Primo, Heidi.
What was Headline's most recent investment?
Headline's most recent investment on Caplight was in Serval in 2026.
What sectors does Headline focus on?
Headline focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Consumer & Commerce, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Crypto & Web3, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Cybersecurity, Real Estate & PropTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, 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What company stages does Headline focus on?
Headline typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Headline's AUM?
Headline's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.