Lerer Hippeau is a venture capital firm based in New York City, specializing in seed and pre-seed stage investments. The firm is category-agnostic, investing across both enterprise and consumer sectors. Lerer Hippeau is known for backing innovative companies that challenge the status quo and supporting founders who are committed to executing hard ideas. Their typical investment rounds include Seed, Series A, and Series B.
Notable portfolio companies include BuzzFeed, Casper, Glossier, and Warby Parker. Key partners at Lerer Hippeau bring extensive operational experience to the table, having been involved with successful ventures themselves. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes providing founders with essential support while avoiding unnecessary interference. Unique value-add services include strategic guidance and leveraging their network to help portfolio companies navigate the challenges of early-stage growth.
Lerer Hippeau - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments365
Current Portfolio Count188
Total Portfolio Exits17
Top Investment Stages
Seed157 (45.1%)
Series A101 (29.0%)
Series B44 (12.6%)
Series C23 (6.6%)
Series Unknown23 (6.6%)
Stage Mix
Seed 45%Series A 29%Series B 13%Series C 7%Series Unknown 7%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Lerer Hippeau - Classification
- Also Known As
- Lerer Hippeau Ventures Management, 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