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Lerer Hippeau

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Pre-SeedSeedSeries ASeries BGrowthConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageMedia & EntertainmentB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life SciencesClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationReal Estate & PropTech

Thesis

As founder-operators, we see returns in relationships. We back ambitious founders with exceptional vision at the earliest stages with capital, mentorship, and network access.

Likely not a fit for

No late-stage investments, no non-founder-led teams, no commoditized businesses

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~1 month
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$122M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Ben Lerer

General PartnerManaging Partner · Primary contact

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Andrea Hippeau

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Toby Levy

Partner

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Eric Hippeau

General PartnerManaging Partner

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Kenneth Lerer

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Mendy Yang

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Isabelle Phelps

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Meagan Loyst

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Portfolio

Warby Parker

Warby Parker is an innovative eyewear company that aims to provide high-quality, stylish prescription glasses at affordable prices. Founded to disrupt the traditional eyewear industry, they offer a direct-to-consumer model that includes a variety of eyewear products, including eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses, while also committing to social responsibility through their Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.

ZiplineLogistics Supply Chain

Zipline is on a mission to build the world’s first logistics system that serves all people equally. With operations in eight countries across four continents, and more than 100 million commercial autonomous miles flown to date, Zipline is transforming access to healthcare, consumer products, and food.

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AIR PlatformsFintech Payments

AIR Platforms is an AI-driven company specializing in credit ratings, offering AI-powered credit rating solutions for both private and public markets. It aims to democratize credit ratings.

Zynga

Zynga is a leading developer of mobile and online games, known for creating engaging social gaming experiences. The company offers a diverse portfolio of games that include popular titles like Words With Friends and Zynga Poker, enabling players to connect and compete with friends and family.

AbraFintech Payments

Abra is a global platform for digital asset prime services and wealth management for private clients, family offices, hedge funds, venture capital and provides users with access to a wide range of digital asset services, including trading, custody, and investment options.

ActionXMarketing Adtech

ActionX is a mobile customer acquisition platform that offers an end-to-end solution for marketers to drive consumer actions on mobile devices.

AdvocateHealthcare Digital

Advocate is a platform dedicated to simplifying access to federal benefits and coordinating ongoing clinical support, particularly for Social Security disability benefits.

AdaptlyMarketing Adtech

Adaptly is a digital media services company that enables the world's leading brands to enhance their digital marketing strategies, particularly in the realm of social media.

AerfloFood Beverage

Aerflo is a company that sells a portable carbonation device for making sparkling water. It offers products without requiring subscriptions.

AirEnterprise Software

Air is a Creative Operations & Digital Asset Management Platform designed to help teams manage and scale their creative operations seamlessly.

AllbirdsMarketing Adtech

Allbirds, Inc. is a global lifestyle brand that specializes in creating comfortable and sustainable footwear and apparel using naturally derived materials. The company focuses on innovation in product design to promote environmentally friendly practices in the fashion industry.

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Lerer Hippeau Research Document Investment Thesis Lerer Hippeau is a generalist early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, founded by experienced founder-operators. The fund focuses exclusively on pre-seed and seed stage investments, positioning itself as a specialist in zero-to-one company building. The firm's thesis centers on the belief that supporting founders at the earliest sta

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