Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is a New York-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2010, the firm has made over 400 investments in a variety of industries, including consumer products, software, and e-commerce. Their office is located in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan.

The firm was founded by Ken Lerer, an experienced media executive who co-founded The Huffington Post, and Eric Hippeau, a former CEO of The Huffington Post and former chairman of the Internet Advertising Bureau. The management team also includes partners Ben Lerer, who founded Thrillist Media Group, and Andrea Hippeau, who previously worked at Goldman Sachs and FirstMark Capital. Notable investments made by the firm include BuzzFeed, Casper, and Allbirds.

The firm has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, with over 50% of their portfolio companies having at least one female founder or co-founder.

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