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Headline (venture capital firm)
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Headline (venture capital firm)

International venture capital firm investing through regional Teams and funds.

Headline combines regional early-stage investment Teams with a global growth fund, backing companies from their first institutional rounds through later expansion.

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Timeline for Headline (venture capital firm)

#16 15 Oct

Took £26m and led Scarlet's Series B

UK Startups and Innovation: British Business Bank writes £180m into six AI funds
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Background

[Headline](https://Headline.com/about/) is a venture capital firm organised around regional investment Teams and a global growth business. Its early-stage funds invest in seed and Series A companies in the United States, Europe, Brazil and Asia. A separate growth fund invests globally from Series B onwards, giving The Firm a presence at different stages of company development.

The European team operates from London, Paris and Berlin, backing founders seeking customers beyond their home markets. Regional Teams work within [Headline's wider international network](https://Headline.com/), which can connect portfolio companies with advisers, customers and business partners. Each fund has its own dedicated team, while the shared organisation supports relationships across regions.

Common Questions
What is Headline?
International venture capital firm investing through regional Teams and funds.Source: Headline
What did the British Business Bank commit to Headline EU VIII?
The British Business Bank committed £26m to Headline EU VIII on 15 October 2026. The $400m fund targets seed and Series A companies across Europe, with an emphasis on artificial intelligence.Source: British Business Bank
Where and at what stage does Headline EU VIII invest?
Headline EU VIII targets seed and Series A companies across Europe, with a focus on artificial intelligence.Source: British Business Bank
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Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.