Lerer Hippeau
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Focus Areas
Geography
United States, New York, and North America
Investment Thesis
Lerer Hippeau is singularly obsessed with finding and backing exceptional founders before they achieve widespread recognition. They focus on early-stage investments (Seed and Pre-Seed rounds) where they can identify ‘good people with great ideas who aren’t afraid to do hard things.’ As former operators themselves, they provide hands-on support from day one, helping founders develop the right habits and practices for long-term success.
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Investment Focus
Who should take a closer look
Lerer Hippeau is most relevant for founders raising Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A rounds in Enterprise SaaS, Fintech, Consumer, and Healthtech, especially across United States, New York, and North America.
Focus statement
We're generalists investing equally across enterprise and consumer landscapes, exclusively focused on zero-to-one, early-stage opportunities. We back founders who embody New York's audacity, endurance, and winning mindset.
Value Add
- Exclusively early stage - specialists in leading Seed and Pre-Seed rounds ('zero-to-one' focus)
- Former operators providing founder-centric support rather than traditional VC relations
- Generalist approach across both enterprise and consumer sectors
- New York-native community with emphasis on founder mindset embodying the city's energy
- Long-term commitment - 'in your corner through the inevitable highs and lows'
- Operational expertise applied from day one - helping develop foundational habits for success
Stage And Sector Fit
Investment Team
15 Partners at Lerer Hippeau
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