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Headline

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Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in winning teams across stages and geographies.

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eventures, eventures.vc, e.ventures, e-ventures, BV Capital

founded date

01.01.1998

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IPO status

Private

Description

With a presence in 7 cities worldwide, Headline invests in companies across geographies and stages, with Early Stage Funds based in the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, and a San Francisco-based Growth Fund investing globally from Series B and beyond. The firm's diverse funds allow them to closely monitor local trends, identify promising founders, and lead rounds at every stage. Headline's portfolio includes successful companies such as Sonos, The RealReal, and Bumble, among others, and it seeks to invest in a variety of sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, digital health, and consumer services.
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