Lauder Partners LLC is a venture capital firm primarily investing the capital of Gary Lauder and family members. The firm focuses on radical innovations in technology, including TV tech, security, telecoms, and internet technologies. Lauder Partners invests directly in companies and in venture and other funds, with a preference for groundbreaking advancements rather than incremental improvements.
Notable portfolio companies include 23andMe, Beyond Meat, Hippo Insurance, and Marqeta. The firm's investment philosophy centers on identifying and supporting transformative technologies across various sectors. While Lauder Partners maintains a low public profile, its diverse portfolio and focus on cutting-edge innovations demonstrate its commitment to fostering technological advancement and entrepreneurial success.
Lauder Partners - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments53
Current Portfolio Count39
Total Portfolio Exits4
Top Investment Stages
Series Unknown14 (34.1%)
Seed9 (22.0%)
Series A7 (17.1%)
Series B6 (14.6%)
Series D5 (12.2%)
Stage Mix
Series Unknown 34%Seed 22%Series A 17%Series B 15%Series D 12%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Lauder Partners - Classification
- Also Known As
- Lauder Partners LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end