Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau, founded in 2010 by Ken Lerer, Ben Lerer, and Eric Hippeau, is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City. The firm is known for being one of the most active venture capital funds in the region, with a portfolio that includes over 250 companies in various sectors, particularly in consumer and enterprise markets. Lerer Hippeau focuses on seed to later-stage investments and has backed notable companies such as Allbirds, Bowery Farming, K Health, and Zipline. The firm aims to partner with founders who demonstrate strong product vision and customer insight, emphasizing the importance of brand building. Additionally, Lerer Hippeau has adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider to promote inclusivity within its investment practices.

Graham Brown

Managing Partner

Stephanie Manning Cohen

Operating Partner

Sharlene Guiriba

Associate

Andrea Hippeau

Partner

Eric Hippeau

Managing Partner

Suraj Kapoor

Director

Ken Lerer

Managing Partner

Benjamin Lerer

Managing Partner

Ben Lerer

Managing Partner

Robert Li

Associate

Will McKelvey

Investor

Joe Medved

Partner, LH Strategy

Isabelle Phelps

Partner

Maurice Russo

Investor

Caitlin Strandberg

Partner

Max Wechter

Director of Strategy

James Wellemeyer

Investor

Mendy Yang

Associate

Past deals in Colorado

Vangst

Series B in 2022
Vangst is a staffing service dedicated to the cannabis industry, providing a digital platform known as Vangsters that connects job seekers with employers in this sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Vangst offers a range of services including direct hire placements, on-demand employees, career fairs, and a job board tailored to cannabis-related roles. With a focus on matching candidates with the specific skills sought by cannabis and ancillary businesses, Vangst has earned the trust of leading brands in the industry. The company has successfully facilitated thousands of placements, leveraging its industry expertise and a strong community of talent to navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Vangst aims to streamline the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers within the cannabis market.

Casa

Series A in 2021
Casa offers a secure storage solution for consumers and companies to safely store their digital wealth. Casa helps users manage their private keys, through the multi-location security model that removes single points of failure and protects users from theft, accidents, and disasters, providing them with the tools for securing their digital lives.

Casa

Seed Round in 2021
Casa offers a secure storage solution for consumers and companies to safely store their digital wealth. Casa helps users manage their private keys, through the multi-location security model that removes single points of failure and protects users from theft, accidents, and disasters, providing them with the tools for securing their digital lives.

LeafLink

Series C in 2020
LeafLink, Inc. is a business-to-business e-commerce platform designed to facilitate wholesale activities within the cannabis industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink connects cannabis brands and retailers, providing tools to streamline ordering and improve communication. The platform includes features such as a centralized sales engine, customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, and order management tools, allowing users to manage their inventory, track orders, and enhance brand visibility effectively. With access available 24/7 across various devices, LeafLink serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the U.S. and Canada. The company also maintains offices in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Austin, and Toronto, reinforcing its role as the industry standard for wholesale management in the cannabis sector.

Spark Grills

Convertible Note in 2020
Spark Grills Inc. is a company that develops, manufactures, and sells innovative backyard charcoal grills. Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Spark Grills features a proprietary wood and charcoal Briq system that enables quick ignition and easy loading, while ensuring a mess-free clean-up process. The grills are designed for both grilling enthusiasts and home chefs, offering precise temperature control akin to that of an oven. Additionally, the company incorporates a social impact initiative aimed at reducing open air pollution through its unique charcoal fuel cartridges. Spark Grills products are available for purchase online, catering to a growing market of consumers seeking quality grilling solutions.

Havenly

Series C in 2019
Havenly, Inc. specializes in providing online interior design services that cater to a diverse range of budgets. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with an additional location in Boston, Massachusetts, Havenly connects users with professional interior designers who create personalized designs based on individual style and space. Clients complete online style surveys and can upload photos of their spaces for consultation. Following the design process, users can purchase furniture and decorative items directly through Havenly's platform, which features a wide selection from numerous retailers at competitive prices. The company is recognized as a leading player in the online interior design market, working with a large network of vetted designers across the United States.

LeafLink

Series B in 2019
LeafLink, Inc. is a business-to-business e-commerce platform designed to facilitate wholesale activities within the cannabis industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink connects cannabis brands and retailers, providing tools to streamline ordering and improve communication. The platform includes features such as a centralized sales engine, customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, and order management tools, allowing users to manage their inventory, track orders, and enhance brand visibility effectively. With access available 24/7 across various devices, LeafLink serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the U.S. and Canada. The company also maintains offices in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Austin, and Toronto, reinforcing its role as the industry standard for wholesale management in the cannabis sector.

Sweet Reason

Seed Round in 2019
Sweet Reason Beverage Co. is a New York-based company specializing in CBD-infused sparkling water. The company offers a selection of naturally flavored beverages, including Grapefruit, Cucumber Mint, and Strawberry Lavender. Each 12 oz bottle contains CO2-extracted CBD sourced from organic hemp in Colorado, ensuring high bioavailability and minimal calories, with only five calories per serving. Sweet Reason's products are free from sugar, sweeteners, carbohydrates, sodium, and artificial ingredients, catering to health-conscious consumers. The beverages are available through various retail outlets and online platforms, emphasizing quality and wellness in their offerings.

Vangst

Series A in 2019
Vangst is a staffing service dedicated to the cannabis industry, providing a digital platform known as Vangsters that connects job seekers with employers in this sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Vangst offers a range of services including direct hire placements, on-demand employees, career fairs, and a job board tailored to cannabis-related roles. With a focus on matching candidates with the specific skills sought by cannabis and ancillary businesses, Vangst has earned the trust of leading brands in the industry. The company has successfully facilitated thousands of placements, leveraging its industry expertise and a strong community of talent to navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Vangst aims to streamline the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers within the cannabis market.

Spark Grills

Seed Round in 2018
Spark Grills Inc. is a company that develops, manufactures, and sells innovative backyard charcoal grills. Founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado, Spark Grills features a proprietary wood and charcoal Briq system that enables quick ignition and easy loading, while ensuring a mess-free clean-up process. The grills are designed for both grilling enthusiasts and home chefs, offering precise temperature control akin to that of an oven. Additionally, the company incorporates a social impact initiative aimed at reducing open air pollution through its unique charcoal fuel cartridges. Spark Grills products are available for purchase online, catering to a growing market of consumers seeking quality grilling solutions.

Vangst

Seed Round in 2018
Vangst is a staffing service dedicated to the cannabis industry, providing a digital platform known as Vangsters that connects job seekers with employers in this sector. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Vangst offers a range of services including direct hire placements, on-demand employees, career fairs, and a job board tailored to cannabis-related roles. With a focus on matching candidates with the specific skills sought by cannabis and ancillary businesses, Vangst has earned the trust of leading brands in the industry. The company has successfully facilitated thousands of placements, leveraging its industry expertise and a strong community of talent to navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Vangst aims to streamline the recruitment process for both employers and job seekers within the cannabis market.

Casa

Seed Round in 2018
Casa offers a secure storage solution for consumers and companies to safely store their digital wealth. Casa helps users manage their private keys, through the multi-location security model that removes single points of failure and protects users from theft, accidents, and disasters, providing them with the tools for securing their digital lives.

LeafLink

Series A in 2017
LeafLink, Inc. is a business-to-business e-commerce platform designed to facilitate wholesale activities within the cannabis industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink connects cannabis brands and retailers, providing tools to streamline ordering and improve communication. The platform includes features such as a centralized sales engine, customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, and order management tools, allowing users to manage their inventory, track orders, and enhance brand visibility effectively. With access available 24/7 across various devices, LeafLink serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the U.S. and Canada. The company also maintains offices in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Austin, and Toronto, reinforcing its role as the industry standard for wholesale management in the cannabis sector.

Herb

Seed Round in 2017
Herb is an online news portal and community focused on cannabis, established in 2006 and based in the United States. The platform curates information related to cannabis, emphasizing its medicinal and therapeutic properties. By providing resources and fostering discussions, Herb aims to educate users about the benefits and uses of cannabis, appealing to both casual users and those seeking its therapeutic applications.

LeafLink

Seed Round in 2017
LeafLink, Inc. is a business-to-business e-commerce platform designed to facilitate wholesale activities within the cannabis industry. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink connects cannabis brands and retailers, providing tools to streamline ordering and improve communication. The platform includes features such as a centralized sales engine, customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities, and order management tools, allowing users to manage their inventory, track orders, and enhance brand visibility effectively. With access available 24/7 across various devices, LeafLink serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the U.S. and Canada. The company also maintains offices in major cities including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Austin, and Toronto, reinforcing its role as the industry standard for wholesale management in the cannabis sector.

Neighborland

Seed Round in 2012
Neighborland, Inc. is a public engagement platform based in New Orleans, Louisiana, that facilitates collaboration between local residents, government agencies, developers, and civic organizations. Established in 2011, the platform allows community members to share ideas, support one another, and connect over common interests. It provides tools for project hosting, content publication, donation acceptance, survey conduction, and insight collection, enabling stakeholders to engage more effectively with their communities. Since its inception, over 3 million individuals have participated in Neighborland's initiatives, contributing to projects that have generated more than $3 billion in social and economic impact. As of April 2020, Neighborland operates as a subsidiary of Nextdoor, Inc.
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