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Sebastien Gros

Investor at Headline

United Kingdom

Overview 

Sebastien Gros is a seasoned VC investor and advisor currently serving as a Venture Scout at Headline in the United Kingdom. With a background in managing partner roles at Alma Ventures and investments in successful companies like Playbook App and Rewire Fitness, Sebastien brings expertise in sectors such as Direct-to-Consumer, Digital Health, and SaaS to his current position.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Partner

    2021 - Current

    Alma Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in and advising founders redefining the way we live, play, work and care (Seed to Series B). Sectors of interest include consumer, sports, media, entertainment, gaming, health & wellness, and impact. Since launching in 2021, our unique approach as investors and operators, combined with our global network, has unlocked significant value for our portfolio companies, clients and partners.

  • Venture Scout

    2024

Headline is a global venture capital firm investing in winning teams across stages and geographies.

  • Investor

    2024

  • Investor

    2023

Carewell is a marketplace serving family caregivers offering healthcare products and the guidance and support to navigate at-home care.

Raised $54,999,990.00 from NextView Ventures, Primetime Partners, MBF Healthcare Partners, Florida Opportunity Fund, Sageview Capital, Headline, Anchor Capital GP and Florida Opportunity Fund.

  • Investor

    2021

HyperIce is a wellness brand that provides recovery and movement enhancement technology for athletes and consumers.

Raised $147,800,000.00 from Atlas Credit Partners.

  • Investor

    2021

Rewire Fitness is a mental fitness platform that helps athletes and teams reach their potential and avoid burnout.

Raised $1,200,000.00 from Techstars.

  • Venture Partner

    2020

    Early-stage investment fund focusing on start-ups operating at the intersection of sports, media, gaming and entertainment.

  • Venture Partner

    2020

  • Mentor

    2019

    Techstars is one of the biggest start-up accelerator programmes worldwide, bringing together entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners. Its accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,500 companies with a market cap of over $14B.

Techstars is an accelerator that provides pre-seed investment and mentoring for various early stage startups.

Raised $108,919,999.00 from SVB Financial Group and Foundry Group.

  • Director of Portfolio

    2020 - 2021

    Managed early-stage investments and portfolio of over 30 companies across the sports, digital health and gaming sectors for the venture ecosystem created by the Adidas family

LEAD is a global venture corporation dedicated to enhancing lives through sports and health technology.

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