Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2010 and based in New York City. Led by Managing Partners Ben Lerer and Eric Hippeau — both experienced operators and media entrepreneurs — the firm invests in seed and early-stage enterprise and consumer startups, with a stated mission of finding founders before they're famous.
The firm's portfolio spans over 350 companies across consumer brands, enterprise software, health tech, media, fintech, and defense. Notable portfolio companies include Allbirds, Guideline (acquired by Gusto for ~$600M), Zipline, Hungryroot, K Health, Blockdaemon, ZenBusiness, and Axios. Recent notable exits include Ollie, acquired by Spain's Agrolimen for $680M in 2026.
Recent investments reflect a broad and active deal pace, including Performance Drone Works ($110M Series B), Brami ($33M Series B), Mother Games, Texture, Symbiotic Security, Climatic Health, and WeatherPromise. The firm has been recognized as one of the most active venture investors in New York City as of Q1 2026.
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