Lerer Hippeau

lererhippeau.com

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.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Pre Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C

Focus Areas

Enterprise Saas, Fintech, Consumer

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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.

What Sets Them Apart

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