Lerer Hippeau
Venture capitalNew York · Seed–Series B · 24 people tracked
Also known as Lerer Hippeau Ventures · Lerer Hippeau Ventures CS · LERER HIPPEAU VENTURES MANAGEMENT, LLC · Lerer Hippeau Ventures TBT · Lerer Hippeau ZB
Investment thesis
Lerer Hippeau positions itself around discovering and supporting founders early — 'finding founders before they're famous.' The firm invests primarily at early stages, from seed through Series A and B, across a broad range of sectors including AI, consumer, enterprise, fintech, healthtech, energy, and proptech. It is notably active in the New York startup ecosystem and among the most active NYC investors. The firm supports portfolio companies through follow-on financing and growth, backing businesses that scale to significant revenue and successful exits.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 95 of 156 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×28Consumer ×26SaaS ×26Enterprise Software ×17Fintech ×15Healthtech ×13Direct to Consumer ×11Creator Economy ×7
HQs:United States×55Canada×1United Kingdom×1India×1
Investments · 156 tracked
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BuzzFeed is a digital media company that produces entertainment, news, and content across pop culture, food, and commerce for online audiences.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & EntertainmentNew York, US
Jonah Peretti(Director and President of AI)Patrick Kerins(Director)Mark Frackt(Executive Officer)Scott English(Director)Will Porteous(Director)Greg Coleman(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatEric HippeauKenneth Lerer· per SEC Form D
Allbirds manufactures and sells sustainable footwear and apparel for men and women through direct-to-consumer channels.
Circular EconomyConsumerDirect to ConsumerSan Francisco, US
Lily Yan Hughes(Director)Timothy Brown(Director)Ravi Thanawala(Director)Joe Vernachio(Executive Officer, Director)Ann Mitchell(Executive Officer)Dick Boyce(Director)
Warby Parker is a direct-to-consumer eyewear retailer offering prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, contacts, and eye exams at affordable prices, with a home try-on service and flexible return policy.
Direct to ConsumerRetail Tech
Opentrons develops laboratory robots that automate scientific research tasks for scientists and research institutions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsNew York City, US
Nicholas Wagner(Founder)inWill Canine(Founder/CPO)inChiu Chau(Founder)inJuan Franck(Director)Leslie Mitchell(Director)Myrtle Potter(Director)
Board seatEric Hippeau· per SEC Form D
Brooklyn, US
Ronald Loren Kirkby(Director)Jonathan Bensamoun(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatAndrea Hippeau· per SEC Form D · $29.5M raise · filed Mar 2021
Birdstop manufactures drone technology for government and industrial clients.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTSan Francisco, US
Keith Miao(Founder and CEO)
Board seatAndrea Hippeau· per SEC Form D
New York, US
Alpay Koralturk(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatGraham Brown· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed May 2021
10Beauty operates robotic manicure stations using single-use pod technology and proprietary nail-strengthening polishes.
ConsumerHealthtechRoboticsWestwood, US
Alex Shashou(Founder & CEO)
Altitude provides a clinician-level execution platform that augments primary care providers' capabilities for managing chronic conditions using AI-native technology.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaS
Ample Hills is an ice cream brand that sells premium ice cream products through physical retail locations and online ordering with delivery service in New York.
ConsumerFoodTechBrooklyn, US
Armstrong develops general-purpose robots designed for kitchen environments, beginning with dishwashing applications.
Robotics
Augmentir provides an AI-native platform for industrial frontline workers that combines generative AI and agentic AI to enhance workforce development, training, and operational performance in manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePebble Beach, US
Russ Fadel(Co-Founder & CEO)inPhil Huber(Co-Founder & VP of Development)inLawrence Fan(Co-Founder & Chief Data Scientist)in
Augury builds end-to-end solutions for manufacturers across 10+ verticals to improve equipment reliability and capacity through predictive maintenance.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningIoTNew York, US
Gal Shaul(Director)Howard Morgan(Director)Lior Susan(Director)Saar Yoskovitz(Executive Officer, Director)
AutoFi provides a sales platform for automotive retailers that integrates financing, incentives, and deal structuring into a unified AI-powered online and in-store experience.
AI & Machine LearningFintechRetail TechSaaS
Michael Mignano(Founder & CEO)Jonathan Palan(Executive Officer, Director)Kevin Singerman(Executive Officer, Director)David Silverman(Director)
Ava provides real-time captioning for conversations to make audio content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing people.
AI & Machine LearningDigital Health
Thibault Ducheminz
BaubleBar designs and sells jewelry and accessories including beaded necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, and personalized items, serving consumers who want affordable on-trend pieces.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Marisa Gardini(Director)Howard Socol(Director)Daniella Yacobovsky(Executive Officer, Director)Ellie Wheeler(Director)Amy Jain(Executive Officer, Director)
Bellhop is a moving services marketplace that connects customers with vetted, background-checked movers for residential and commercial relocations.
MarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Birchbox curates and delivers personalized beauty products monthly to consumers, offering discovery of curated beauty and grooming items.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceWellness & FitnessNew York, US
MICHAEL MUTONE(Executive Officer)MARK SHULMAN(Director)KATIA BEAUCHAMP(Executive Officer, Director)JESSE PUJJI(Director)CLAIRE HOUGH(Director)
Block Renovation is a residential and commercial construction platform that connects homeowners and builders with vetted contractors and provides project management, pricing transparency, and buyer protections for renovation and new build projects across the United States.
B2B MarketplacesConstruction TechPropTech
Blockdaemon provides blockchain infrastructure services including staking, node deployment, APIs, and wallet management across 60+ protocols for financial institutions and developers.
Crypto & Web3Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintechLos Angeles, US
Konstantin Richter(CEO and Founder)Ed Sim(Director)Gil Beyda(Director)
Bloglovin is a platform for discovering and following blogs across various topics and interests.
Media & Entertainment
Brami produces authentic Italian durum wheat pasta made with mountain spring water using artisan production methods.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechNew York, US
Dillon Dandurand(Director)William Hicks(Director)Adam Slutsky(Director)Aaron Gatti(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGraham Brown(Director)
New York, US
Eric Candino(Treasurer and Director)Benjamin Darr(President and Director)Jonathan Widlitz(Secretary and Director)
Brit + Co is a digital media company that inspires and educates women through content, online classes, and products focused on creativity and DIY lifestyle.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Brit Morin(Founder)
Built AI provides an AI-native operating system for institutional real estate that consolidates deal, property management, and financial data into a unified knowledge graph.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwarePropTech
ZenBusiness provides an all-in-one platform combining AI-powered guidance (Velo) with customer support to help entrepreneurs start, protect, and grow their businesses through business formations and compliance services.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLegalTechSaaSAustin, US
Ross Buhrdorf(CEO)Shanaz HemmatiRafael Lopez(Executive Officer)JC Glancy(Executive Officer, Director)Khadijeh Hemmati(Executive Officer)
Caladan Bio develops high-throughput benchtop bioreactor hardware and software for laboratory bioprocessing, enabling faster experimentation and lower costs for biotech R&D teams.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardware
New York, US
Elizabeth Wessel(Executive Officer, Director)Joel Fliegelman(Executive Officer, Director)
Cantina is a platform for creating and interacting with AI-powered social characters that can chat, perform, and engage with users.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomySocial
Capitalize provides data and AI-powered search tools for commercial real estate professionals to find lenders, loan comparables, and borrower leads nationwide.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareFintech
Cellular Intelligence develops cell therapy treatments, specifically acquiring STEM-PD, a Phase 2-ready therapy for Parkinson's disease.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices
Micha Breakstone(CEO & co-founder)Allon Klein(Scientific Co-founder)Olivier Pourquié(Scientific Co-founder)Cliff Tabin(Scientific Co-founder)Jay Shendure(Scientific Co-founder)
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lerer Hippeau invest at?
- Lerer Hippeau invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What is Lerer Hippeau's typical check size?
- Lerer Hippeau typically writes checks of $1M – $5M.
- What sectors does Lerer Hippeau focus on?
- Lerer Hippeau focuses on AgTech, AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Digital Health, Energy, Enterprise Software, Fintech, FoodTech, Hardware, Healthtech, HR Tech, Impact & Social Good, Medical Devices, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic, Semiconductors.
- Where is Lerer Hippeau located?
- Lerer Hippeau is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does Lerer Hippeau lead rounds?
- Yes, Lerer Hippeau leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSpaceX could be the first $500 billion IPO, says Lerer Hippeau’s Eric Hippeau
Eric Hippeau · cnbc.com
Lerer Hippeau's Eric Hippeau: Raising H-1B visa fees will hurt U.S. startups and innovation - YouTube
CNBC Television · Eric Hippeau
Lerer Hippeau's Eric Hippeau: Raising H-1B visa fees will hurt U.S. startups and innovation
Eric Hippeau · cnbc.com
Crypto is coming into it's own, says Lerer Hippeau's Eric Hippeau - YouTube
CNBC Television · Eric Hippeau
Crypto is a new paradigm for how money is moved, says Lerer Hippeau's Ben Lerer
Ben Lerer · cnbc.com
Build Bold. Invest Early. Stay Human. | Ben Lerer, Founder of Thrillist & MP at Lerer Hippeau - YouTube
The Soul & Science Podcast with Jason Harris · Ben Lerer
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