Headline | EU VIII
◆ Fund Size
$400M
◆ Check Size
◆ Location
Germany
◆ Portfolio
40 companies
◆ Activity
Statusactively investing
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◆ Investment Thesis
Headline partners with exceptional founders worldwide who have uncommon ambition, relentless curiosity, and conviction to build category-defining companies. They prioritize founders ahead of the curve across vertical industries, fintech, applications, consumer tech, infrastructure, and healthcare, aiming to back companies from seed to growth stages globally with an intentional, hands-on approach to investment and founder support.
◆ About Headline
Headline's eighth European early-stage fund targeting seed and Series A startups in Europe with a particular focus on AI. The vehicle sits alongside a $900M Global Growth Fund for Series B and later-stage rounds.
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◆ Team
| Name | Title | Role | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad Chu | — | Investor & CTO | |
| Jacob Conger | — | Investor | |
| Jerry Fung | — | Investor | |
| Luis Schmitz | — | Investor | |
| Mathias Schilling | — | Investor | |
| Matt Brown | — | Investor | |
| Nikki Farb | — | Investor | |
| Taylor Brandt | — | Investor | |
| Thomas Gieselmann | — | Investor |
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◆ FAQ
What does EU VIII invest in?
EU VIII invests in AI Frontier Models at the seed and series-a stages.
Which geographies does EU VIII focus on?
EU VIII focuses on Europe, and is headquartered in Germany.
What is EU VIII's typical check size?
EU VIII typically writes checks of $1M to $15M.