Lerer Hippeau Ventures

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Investor type

Founded

2010

AUM

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2010 by Eric Hippeau and Ben Lerer. The firm is known for its strong focus on consumer-facing technology and media companies. With a team of experienced investors and operators, Lerer Hippeau prides itself on building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and providing strategic support to its portfolio companies.

The firm invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, marketing and advertising, media and entertainment, software, and cannabis. Lerer Hippeau typically invests in early-stage companies, including Seed and Series A rounds, with check sizes ranging from $1-5 million. The firm manages several funds, including Lerer Hippeau Ventures IV, which closed in 2014.

Notable investments by Lerer Hippeau include Zipline - drone delivery services, Hungryroot - AI-driven grocery delivery, and K Health - healthcare services platform. The firm has also backed companies like Brami - protein pasta, and Scotch - liquor retail tech.

Industry

Cannabis Software Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Fintech Healthcare Services

Lerer Hippeau Ventures Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Lerer Hippeau Ventures IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software Cannabis	Seed	North America Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2014
Lerer Hippeau Ventures VI	Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Software Cannabis	Seed Series A	North America Europe	$1-5 m	—	January 2018

Contacts

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Ben Lerer Managing partner

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Julian Moncada Senior Associate

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FAQs about Lerer Hippeau Ventures

Is Lerer Hippeau Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?

Lerer Hippeau Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Lerer Hippeau Ventures located?

Lerer Hippeau Ventures is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Lerer Hippeau Ventures founded?

Lerer Hippeau Ventures was founded in 2010.

What sectors and industries does Lerer Hippeau Ventures invest in?

Lerer Hippeau Ventures invests in companies and startups in Cannabis, Software, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Fintech, Healthcare Services.

What is Lerer Hippeau Ventures geographical focus of investments?

Lerer Hippeau Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Lerer Hippeau Ventures typically invest in?

Lerer Hippeau Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of Lerer Hippeau Ventures investment?

Lerer Hippeau Ventures usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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