In this episode of the EU-Startups Podcast, we’re joined by Trevor Neff, Partner at Headline Growth, a global VC firm with offices in San Francisco, Berlin, and Paris. Headline has raised over $865 million for its fourth growth fund, with half of it dedicated to Europe. Its portfolio includes powerhouses such as Sonos, Farfetch, goPuff, Bumble, AppFolio, Creditas, Segment, The RealReal, and Sorare.
Trevor shares insights on the importance of building personal relationships with founders, his transition from Sound Ventures to Headline, and the evolving landscape of European startups. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in the European market, the significance of trust in investor–founder relationships, and offers valuable advice for founders navigating their journey. The conversation wraps up with rapid-fire questions that reveal Trevor’s perspectives on venture capital and entrepreneurship.
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Key Takeaways
- The best startups today are built globally from day one.
- Build trust early; it’s your most valuable currency.
- Your investor should know you before your deck.
- Relationships still matter more than metrics early on.
- VC is a long game; play it with aligned partners.
Read the orginal article: https://www.eu-startups.com/2025/07/eu-startups-podcast-episode-126-trevor-neff-partner-at-headline-growth/
