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Lerer Hippeau — 2018 Investments

12 investments dated 2018 · listed companies and verified rows first · show all

Bladeflyblade.comSeries B · Mar 2018 · $38M

Technology-powered, global urban air mobility platform

Co-investorsBaroda Ventures

Cannabis Industry's Top Staffing Platformvangst.comin𝕏Seed · Mar 2018 · $3M

Vangst is a staffing platform that provides workforce solutions, including temporary staffing services, to the cannabis industry.

HR Tech

Karson Humiston(Founder)

Co-investorsCasa Verde CapitalColle Capital PartnersDelta Emerald VenturesFairhaven Capital PartnersLevel One FundPhyto Partners

Even Financialevenfinancial.cominAug 2018 · $18.8MAcquired

Even Financial, operating as Engine, runs a financial services marketplace and matching network that connects consumers with financial products through APIs and white-labeled experiences.

AI & Machine LearningFintechMarketplacesBrooklyn, US

Phill Rosen(Founder & CEO)Ian Rosen(Executive Officer, Director)Jarid Maged(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardBrendan Dickinson(Director)in

Co-investorsAAF Management Ltd.Conversion CapitalF-Prime CapitalGreatPoint VenturesMassMutual VenturesValuestream Ventures+6 more

Klaraklara.com𝕏Aug 2018 · $11.5Macquired by ModMed · Feb 2022

Klara is a patient communication and engagement platform for medical practices, acquired by ModMed in 2022.

Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS

Simon Bolz(Founder)Simon Lorenz(Founder)

Co-investorsAtlanticCreathor VenturesFirstMark CapitalFrist Cressey VenturesGradient VenturesNat Turner+6 more

Klaraklarahr.comAug 2018 · $11.5M

Klara is a SaaS platform, augmented by AI, for managing the skills, practices and performance of frontline teams.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS

Co-investorsAnkaa VenturesEndeit CapitalSIDE-CapitalAtlantic LabsFirstMark CapitalGradient Ventures+1 more

Namelynamely.comin𝕏Jul 2018Acquired

Namely is a cloud-based HR platform that combines HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, and talent management for mid-market companies.

Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York, US

Matthew Straznitskas(Executive Officer, Director)Larry Dunivan(CEO (appointed July 2019))inMatt Straz(Founder)

BoardAdam D'Augelli(Director)inDavid Skok(Director)in

Co-investorsNotable CapitalScale Venture PartnersSequoia CapitalTrue VenturesBullpen CapitalGolub Growth+6 more

Rebelmailgorebel.comOct 2018Acquired

API and platform for interactive emails with real-time analytics; acquired by Salesforce

Co-investorsboldstart venturesCourtside VenturesOutbound VenturesRainfall VenturesThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)Western Technology Investment+1 more

UpperCaseuppercase.co.inin𝕏Sep 2018 · $3.5M

uppercase sells eco-friendly bags and luggage—including school backpacks, sling bags, messenger bags, laptop backpacks, and hardcase trolleys—made from recycled and sustainable materials.

Circular EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerce

Dheeraj Goyal(Founder)in

Co-investors7 Gate VenturesAccelSixth Sense Ventures7 Gate VenturesAccel IndiaCRV (Charles River Ventures)+1 more

Wonderschoolwonderschool.comin𝕏Aug 2018 · $20M

Wonderschool provides a platform for early childhood educators to launch and operate in-home care businesses while connecting families to local quality childcare services.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechImpact & Social Good

Arrel Gray(Founder)inChris Bennett(Founder)inJay Kimin

Co-investors500 GlobalAbstract VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBrighter CapitalCorrelation VenturesCrosscourt Ventures+17 more

Wonderywondery.comSeries A · Mar 2018 · $5M

West Hollywood, US

Hernan Lopez(Founder)inAndrea Link(Executive Officer)Jason Nazar(Director)Blake Hyde(Director)Brady Hyde(Director)Travis Kruegar(Director)

Co-investorsAdvancit CapitalBAM VenturesBullishGreycroftPowerhouse CapitalWatertower Ventures Management, Llc+2 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

ClauseRubica

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.