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Vestlane Success Story

How Vestlane provided Headline with a single source of truth

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Thilo Wurst

Legal Counsel

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About

Headline is a Venture Capital firm actively on the ground in 7 cities around the world.

Investments

Sonos, The RealReal, Creditas, Sorare, Pismo, AppFolio, goPuff, Acorns, Farfetch, Segment, Bumble and Yeahka.

Industries

Tech, SaaS, eCommerce, AI

Vestlane Features Used

Fund Operations with KYC / AML

Meet Headline

Headline is an international venture capital firm with offices in Berlin, Paris, London São Paulo, San Francisco, Taipei, and Tokyo. Headline’s Early Stage Funds are based in the US, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, and invest locally. Their Growth Funds invest globally from Series B and beyond.

As part of their strategic approach to enhance operational efficiencies Headline partnered with Vestlane, known for its comprehensive compliance solution with streamlined fund operations, boosting efficiency for both GPs and LPs.

Vestlane offered Headline a solution that simplified daily operations, from managing communications with investors to ensuring compliance with regulations. This partnership was initiated from a position of strength, reflecting Headline’s proactive approach to optimize operations through smart technology.

The features provided by Vestlane, such as centralized communication channels and automated compliance systems for KYC and AML, enabled Headline to handle the complexities of fund management with ease.

Thilo Wurst, Legal Counsel at Headline, highlighted the effectiveness of this collaboration: "We all recognize the importance of a single source of truth. Vestlane serves as that crucial resource, providing all teams with consistent and reliable information they need."

This collaboration between Headline and Vestlane demonstrates how the right technological tools can simplify complex tasks, allowing firms like Headline to continue leading in the competitive venture capital market by focusing on strategic growth and innovation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What regions does Headline focus on?

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Headline invests across the USA, Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

What notable companies has Headline invested in?

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Headline’s portfolio includes companies like Bumble, Gopuff, and Sonos.

What is Headline’s investment philosophy?

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Headline leads rounds with conviction, aiming to help founders achieve significant growth.

Where is Headline located?

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Headline operates globally, with offices in San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, London, São Paulo, Taipei, and Tokyo.

What type of companies does Headline invest in?

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Headline invests in companies at every stage, from seed to IPO, across sectors like consumer tech, enterprise software, and fintech.