Headline, a venture capital firm based in Europe and San Francisco, has raised $865 million for its Global Growth IV fund. This fund will focus on supporting companies at critical growth inflection points, specifically from Series B and beyond.
The firm aims to back leading tech companies in both the U.S. and European markets, using its offices in Berlin, Paris, and London as key hubs.
Christian Leybold, Headline’s Founding Partner, emphasized the untapped potential in Europe’s tech ecosystem, noting, “AI is transforming every industry and creating a massive reset.” Headline plans to deploy between $20 million and $70 million in flexible growth capital to help tech companies scale globally. The firm also highlighted its track record of success with companies like Bumble, Sonos, and Mistral AI.
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Building a Strong Team and Expanding Tools
To support its investments, the VC has expanded its Growth team, led by General Partner Shalini Rao, and employs advanced platforms such as Searchlight and Deepdive to analyze potential investments. Searchlight tracks over 7 million companies globally, while Deepdive offers insights into financial and operational metrics to help guide startup growth strategies.
Strategic Support from Key Investors
The new fund is backed by prominent investors, including KfW Capital and the European Investment Fund (EIF). Marjut Falkstedt, EIF’s Chief Executive, stressed the need for stronger venture capital support in Europe, noting that the funding gap compared to the U.S. and Asia limits European startups’ growth potential.
About Headline
Founded in 1998, Headline manages over $4 billion in assets and invests in tech companies across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America. With its latest fund, Headline aims to lead growth-stage rounds, continuing its mission to support the global tech ecosystem.
