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Ben Lerer
InvestorManaging Partner at Lerer Hippeau
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $3M checks · typically $1.5M
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About
Ben Lerer brings 10+ years running a high-growth media company while investing, offering founder-focused operating insight, backed Warby Parker, Casper and Glossier, and prioritizes companies with real unfair advantages.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerData & InfrastructureDeep TechDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Deals · 1
Casper SleepBoard seat
via Lerer Hippeau · filed Jun 2015 · $55M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Investor
AirCapitalizeCasperChubbies ShortsCompanionDelphiaDr. BHaven EnergyHeydayHot PotatoJibeJourneyLe WalkLil SnackLoverMagicMotorMiaNifty LeagueNovelProsePureWowQwikiRanger InsuranceRare CandyReact NetworkRevereScoutmobThe Black TuxTollbit
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
Colleagues at Lerer Hippeau
Network15
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ben Lerer?
- Ben Lerer brings 10+ years running a high-growth media company while investing, offering founder-focused operating insight, backed Warby Parker, Casper and Glossier, and prioritizes companies with real unfair advantages.
- Where does Ben Lerer work?
- Ben Lerer is Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau.
- What does Ben Lerer invest in?
- Ben Lerer invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Data & Infrastructure, Deep Tech, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
- What check size does Ben Lerer write?
- Ben Lerer typically writes checks of $100K – $3M.
- What boards does Ben Lerer sit on?
- Ben Lerer holds tracked board seats at Casper Sleep.
- What companies has Ben Lerer invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Air, Capitalize, Casper, Chubbies Shorts, Companion, Delphia, Dr. B, Haven Energy, Heyday, Hot Potato, Jibe, Journey, and 17 more.
Founder mafias
Casper mafia11
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
The Dalton School mafia9
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Vox Media mafia6
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Lerer Hippeau mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Group Nine Media mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
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