Headout
New York, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors
Headout operates a global marketplace that connects travelers with local experiences, activities, and attractions across multiple countries. The platform serves consumers seeking tours, tickets, and real-life experiences with operations in over 150 countries and support for 14 languages.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & Hospitality
Founders & leadership
Headout was founded in 2014 by Varun Khona and Suren Sultania.
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Varun KhonaCEO
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Suren SultaniaCOO
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Rachit WattsCTO
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Vikram Jit SinghNamed on SEC filing
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Uttam Garodia
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Ekank Mehra
Investors · 7
Evolvence India FundMumbai
FundersClubSan Francisco · $250K – $5M
Ludlow VenturesOak Park · $50K – $1M
Version One VenturesVancouver · $250K – $500K
FJ LabsreportedNew York · $100K – $3M
HaystackreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M
Nexus Venture Partnersreported · 2 sourcesPort Louis, Port Louis · $500K – $10Mvia Jishnu Bhattacharjee · board
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$17.5M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2015–2019
▶$3.8MraisedNov 2019 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.8MraisedNov 2019 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jishnu BhattacharjeeDirector
- Vikram Jit SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Suren Mukesh SultaniaExecutive Officer, Director
- Varun Mukesh KhonaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.8M
- First sale
- Nov 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$11.9MraisedJan 2018 · 45 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$11.9MraisedJan 2018 · 45 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Varun Mukesh KhonaExecutive Officer, Director
- Jishnu BhattacharjeeDirector
- Vikram Jit SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Suren SultaniaExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $11.9M
- Amount sold
- $11.9M
- First sale
- Dec 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$855KraisedApr 2015 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$855KraisedApr 2015 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Varun Mukesh KhonaExecutive Officer, Director
- Suren SultaniaExecutive Officer, Director
- Vikram Jit SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $855K
- First sale
- Mar 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$502.5KraisedMar 2015 · 8 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$502.5KraisedMar 2015 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Varun Mukesh KhonaExecutive Officer, Director
- Suren SultaniaExecutive Officer, Director
- Vikram Jit SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $502.5K
- First sale
- Mar 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$366KraisedMar 2015 · 9 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$366KraisedMar 2015 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Suren SultaniaExecutive Officer, Director
- Varun Mukesh KhonaExecutive Officer, Director
- Vikram Jit SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $366K
- First sale
- Feb 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Headout went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Headout do?
- Headout operates a global marketplace that connects travelers with local experiences, activities, and attractions across multiple countries. The platform serves consumers seeking tours, tickets, and real-life experiences with operations in over 150 countries and support for 14 languages.
- Who founded Headout?
- Headout was founded by Varun Khona, Suren Sultania in 2014.
- Who are Headout's investors?
- Headout's investors include Evolvence India Fund, FundersClub, Ludlow Ventures, Version One Ventures, FJ Labs, Haystack, Nexus Venture Partners.
- How much funding has Headout raised?
- Headout has disclosed $17.5M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Headout headquartered?
- Headout is headquartered in New York, US.