Kenneth Lerer
InvestorFounderManaging Partner at Lerer Hippeau · Board director at BuzzFeed
New York, New York
Writes $100K – $3M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Kenneth Lerer, co-founder of HuffPost and BuzzFeed, applies deep digital-media operator experience to a rare family-centered, multi-generational New York tech investing and company-building ecosystem involving his son and children.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerData & InfrastructureDeep TechDirect to ConsumerE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS
Board director at BuzzFeed
Intro paths
In turn, Kenneth can intro founders to BuzzFeed's investors below.
BuzzFeed's investors · 8
Co-founders at BuzzFeed
Deals · 1
BuzzFeedBoard seat
via Lerer Hippeau · filed Feb 2015 · $251.5K raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Kenneth Lerer?
- Kenneth Lerer, co-founder of HuffPost and BuzzFeed, applies deep digital-media operator experience to a rare family-centered, multi-generational New York tech investing and company-building ecosystem involving his son and children.
- Where does Kenneth Lerer work?
- Kenneth Lerer is Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau and Board director at BuzzFeed.
- What does Kenneth Lerer invest in?
- Kenneth 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 Kenneth Lerer write?
- Kenneth Lerer typically writes checks of $100K – $3M.
- What boards does Kenneth Lerer sit on?
- Kenneth Lerer holds tracked board seats at BuzzFeed.