Lerer Hippeau Ventures

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, investing in innovative startups across consumer and enterprise sectors.

Venture Capital Active New York, United States Est. 2010
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Last updated 2026-07-20
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Seed, Pre-Seed

About

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2010 and operated in New York City. The firm focuses exclusively on pre-seed and seed stage investments, aiming to be the first institutional investor in companies with bold ideas. They provide hands-on support from experienced operators to help founders build enduring companies. Lerer Hippeau has invested in over 400 companies, including notable names like Allbirds, Glossier, Warby Parker, and K Health. The firm has a strong affinity for Israeli founders and has backed several Israeli companies, with Ron Zori, a born and raised Israeli, serving as a Venture Partner.

Portfolio

No portfolio companies in this dataset yet.

Investment activity

2 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Health Tech & Life Sciences2
Business Software2
Industrial Technologies1

Funds · 18

  • Select IV — $85M Sep 2022
  • VIII — $143M Sep 2022
  • Select Fund II — $60M May 2018
  • Select Fund II — $60M May 2018
  • VI — $122M Apr 2018
  • VI — $122M Apr 2018
  • LHV Select — $28M Jun 2017
  • LHV Select — $28M Jun 2017
  • V — $113M Nov 2015
  • V — $113M Nov 2015
  • IV — $62M Jun 2014
  • IV — $62M Jun 2014

Q&A

What is Lerer Hippeau Ventures' primary investment focus?
Lerer Hippeau Ventures is a New York-based venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments, focusing on transformative ideas across enterprise and consumer sectors.
When was Lerer Hippeau Ventures founded?
Lerer Hippeau Ventures was founded in 2010.
What are some of Lerer Hippeau Ventures' notable portfolio companies?
Lerer Hippeau Ventures has invested in companies such as Guideline, MIRROR, Blockdaemon, K Health, Allbirds, ZenBusiness, and Thrive.
What are the most recent funds raised by Lerer Hippeau Ventures?
In September 2022, Lerer Hippeau Ventures closed Fund VIII with $143M and Select IV with $85M.
Which portfolio company did Lerer Hippeau Ventures exit in 2022?
Lerer Hippeau Ventures exited Databand in June 2022, which was acquired by IBM for $150M.
What investment stages does Lerer Hippeau Ventures typically focus on?
Lerer Hippeau Ventures primarily focuses on Seed and Pre-Seed stage investments.
Who are the Managing Partners at Lerer Hippeau Ventures?
The Managing Partners at Lerer Hippeau Ventures are Eric Hippeau, Ben Lerer, and Graham Brown.
What is Lerer Hippeau Ventures' investment range?
Lerer Hippeau Ventures' investment range is between $1M and $180M.
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