We are excited to announce 2025 promotions within our US early-stage team at Headline. These promotions recognize the valuable contributions of our team members, who continue to help us find and support the best founders in the world, across stage and sector.
Taylor Brandt has been promoted to Partner.
It’s hard not to be impressed by Taylor’s inimitable work ethic. She deeply understands her niche in vertical SaaS, and she is as driven to support her portfolio founders as she is to find the next great deal. We know she’ll apply that same energy to her new leadership role at Headline, which will allow her to learn and master another space: firm management and culture-building. Taylor will also be relocating to San Francisco alongside her husband and her dog, Panda.
Ram Raval has been promoted to Senior Associate.
Ram carries a sense of professionalism and poise in every aspect of his work at Headline. He brings tremendous rigor to evaluating investment opportunities and building relationships with technical founders. Ram is a creature of habit - from his morning workouts, to his nutrition. It’s impressive, but he’s not predictable! When he’s not working, he loves exploring remote parts of the world that are a little tougher to get to.
Jerry Fung has been promoted to Associate.
Jerry has been building out wonderful networks on behalf of Headline in New York. He is eager to support his pod's work, and bring tons of ideas to the table. From his creative events to his never give up attitude, we know we can count on Jerry to create unique opportunities for Headline. His bar for deals is as high as his bar for good restaurants. We’re excited to see him take the next step in his investment career.
Joe Davis and Jonathan Grossman have been promoted to Analysts.
Joe joined Headline and immediately made an impact. He’s often the first one here in the morning, just as the sun rises. He is diligent in his preparation, mindful, and fun fact: a great poker player! Jonathan brings an energy unlike any other and a true curiosity to his work with Headline’s technical entrepreneurs. His founder NPS is incredibly high, almost as high as his competitive spirit - two traits we value greatly.
We feel confident these promotions will only fuel the success of the firm this year and beyond. Congratulations to each of these Headliners!