Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City, founded in 2010 by Ken Lerer, Ben Lerer, and Eric Hippeau. The firm is recognized as one of the most active early-stage investors in the region, managing multiple funds, including Lerer Hippeau Ventures V, VII, and VIII. With a portfolio exceeding 250 active companies, Lerer Hippeau invests across various sectors, particularly focusing on consumer and enterprise companies. Notable investments include firms such as Allbirds, Bowery Farming, and K Health. The fund emphasizes backing founders who demonstrate strong product vision, customer insight, and brand-building capabilities. Additionally, Lerer Hippeau has adopted a Diversity Term Sheet Rider, reflecting its commitment to promoting diversity within its portfolio.

Graham Brown

Managing Partner

Stephanie Manning Cohen

Operating Partner

Josh Gilbert

Vice President, Finance and Operations and Chief Compliance Officer

Andrea Hippeau

Partner

Kenneth Lerer

Managing Partner

Ben Lerer

Managing Partner

Robert Li

Associate

Isabelle Phelps

Partner

Dan Rochkind

CFO

Caitlin Strandberg

Partner

Max Wechter

Strategy Associate

Mendy Yang

Associate

Past deals in Los Angeles, CA

Everytable

Series C in 2022
Everytable, PBC, doing business as Everytable, owns and operates grab-and-go restaurants. It offers food and meals, including chicken caesar and cobb salads, Puebla chicken tinga, Jamaican jerk chicken, Cajun blackened fish food, pozole rojo, Yucatan chili, and more; and kids meals, such as spaghetti and meatballs, and picnic party boxes. Everytable, PBC was formerly known as Harvest Fresh Foods, PBC and changed its name to Everytable, PBC in November 2017. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Danvas

Seed Round in 2021
Danvas is advancing screens that will possess a fully dimensional interactive design that brings NFT art to life and will reinforce the authentic ownership of the artwork. Its premium, luxury digital art canvas aims to accelerate the world’s appreciation of digital artists and their artwork, and introduce art collectors to the value, and possibilities of the next wave of digital art.

Market

Seed Round in 2021
Market is a business focused on enhancing financial health and fostering partnerships within various industries. Founded in 2019 and based in Santa Monica, California, it provides advisory services that assist direct-to-consumer and app-based companies in gaining insights into their financial performance. By offering analytics and insights, Market empowers businesses to make informed decisions and improve their overall financial health. Additionally, Market facilitates better understanding among companies, helping them identify and connect with potential partners to drive growth.

Onward

Seed Round in 2021
Ensemble helps divorced and separated co-parents to track and manage shared expenses for their children more easily. With Ensemble, co-parents can streamline communication about finances, quickly share past or future expenses, suggest expense splits, export spending records for court documentation, and review an activity feed so they never miss a thing.

Mickey

Venture Round in 2021
Mickey manages supply, freight bookings, and payments - making it fast and easy to purchase, track, and acquire the commodities needed. It is built to discover new buyers and suppliers across the globe and reduce time and cost of delivery by providing visibility to the buyers and sellers of global commodities. The company was founded in 2019 and has offices in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Nacelle

Series A in 2021
Nacelle, Inc. develops headless e-commerce software that connects with e-commerce store's product catalog. It offers Nacelle, a software that enables merchants to connect with their platform; developers to create e-commerce storefronts without coding; and agencies to add apps. The company software also pairs with existing Shopify store for headless progressive web app implementation. Nacelle, Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

Mickey

Seed Round in 2020
Mickey manages supply, freight bookings, and payments - making it fast and easy to purchase, track, and acquire the commodities needed. It is built to discover new buyers and suppliers across the globe and reduce time and cost of delivery by providing visibility to the buyers and sellers of global commodities. The company was founded in 2019 and has offices in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland.

Sonoro

Seed Round in 2020
Sonoro is a global media company creating premium, Spanish-language audio content. It collaborates with world-class storytellers to create content across a range of verticals that can be distributed broadly. Sonoro was founded in 2020 and is based in Los Angeles, CA, and with an office in Mexico.

Market

Seed Round in 2019
Market is a business focused on enhancing financial health and fostering partnerships within various industries. Founded in 2019 and based in Santa Monica, California, it provides advisory services that assist direct-to-consumer and app-based companies in gaining insights into their financial performance. By offering analytics and insights, Market empowers businesses to make informed decisions and improve their overall financial health. Additionally, Market facilitates better understanding among companies, helping them identify and connect with potential partners to drive growth.

Uppercase

Seed Round in 2018
Uppercase is a modern retail solutions provider established in 2016 and headquartered in New York City. The company specializes in helping brands launch retail stores through a comprehensive suite of services that includes real estate, store build-outs, analytics, and staffing. Uppercase offers a marketplace for short-term retail space and tech-enabled stores in key locations such as New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver. By integrating various aspects of the retail journey, Uppercase enables brands to effectively measure and enhance their retail presence, ensuring a successful entry into the market. The company serves both brands and real estate partners, focusing on data-driven alternatives to traditional retail real estate.

Crypt TV

Series A in 2018
Crypt TV is an operator of an online video platform intended to produce and distribute scary video content. The company's platform creates short scary movies that users can see in their phones and tablets, enabling fans to engage themselves in various horror stories.

BLADE

Series B in 2018
Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. is a technology-driven company that specializes in short-distance aviation services, functioning as an indirect air carrier and air charter broker for public charter flights. The firm offers a diverse fleet that includes helicopters, seaplanes, and jets, facilitating on-demand charter and scheduled flights across various locations, such as New York City, Long Island, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, D.C. In addition to its air transportation services, Blade provides short-distance transportation options and BLADE MediMobility services, catering to specific travel needs. The company operates dedicated Blade lounges at heliports in Manhattan, enhancing the travel experience for its customers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Blade also maintains an office in Miami, Florida.

Soylent

Series B in 2017
Soylent is a pioneer in food technology, producing delicious, functional foods, with complete nutrition that are good for the body and the planet. In 2013, our founders developed the first iteration in their kitchen after recognizing the need for a simpler, more efficient food source. The company has grown to become both a disruptor and a driver in the Food Tech world. Soylent is on a mission to provide complete, sustainable nutrition that is accessible, appealing and affordable to all; and its line of products are engineered from the ground up to provide the vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and protein that the body needs - all in convenient packages. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Crypt TV

Seed Round in 2017
Crypt TV is an operator of an online video platform intended to produce and distribute scary video content. The company's platform creates short scary movies that users can see in their phones and tablets, enabling fans to engage themselves in various horror stories.

Conversion Logic

Series A in 2017
Conversion Logic is a software company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in cross-channel attribution and marketing analytics. The company provides a Software-as-a-Service platform that offers digital and video media performance insights for brands, agencies, and advertising technology partners. Utilizing a machine learning framework, Conversion Logic's platform collects user-level data through API integration and employs a scientific approach to analyze which media dimensions yield the best return on investment. This analysis aids in generating actionable insights related to frequency, placement, and creative optimizations. As of March 2020, Conversion Logic operates as a subsidiary of VideoAmp, Inc., enhancing its capabilities in delivering real-time predictive insights for marketing efficiency and optimization.

BLADE

Series A in 2016
Blade Urban Air Mobility, Inc. is a technology-driven company that specializes in short-distance aviation services, functioning as an indirect air carrier and air charter broker for public charter flights. The firm offers a diverse fleet that includes helicopters, seaplanes, and jets, facilitating on-demand charter and scheduled flights across various locations, such as New York City, Long Island, the Hamptons, Los Angeles, Boston, and Washington, D.C. In addition to its air transportation services, Blade provides short-distance transportation options and BLADE MediMobility services, catering to specific travel needs. The company operates dedicated Blade lounges at heliports in Manhattan, enhancing the travel experience for its customers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Blade also maintains an office in Miami, Florida.

Clique

Series B in 2015
Recently named to Fast Company’s list for the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2017, Clique is a global media, marketing, and consumer brands company. Through its brands—Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee—CMG combines the power of data science with its expert editorial team to create content and products that millennial women and Gen Z girls crave. CMG’s two key marketing offerings, CMG Studios (an in-house creative agency) and INF Network (representing 55+ top bloggers and influencers), deliver integrated and native advertising programs, all while inspiring consumers to discover and shop. In early 2016, CMG launched its first clothing, shoes, and accessories line exclusively with Target under the Who What Wear brand, and it continues to be a top performer for the mega-retailer.

Fuisz Media

Series A in 2015
Fuisz Media makes video interactive anywhere at scale.

PureWow

Seed Round in 2015
PureWow is a digital publication focused on enhancing women's lives through engaging lifestyle content. With the motto "Elevate the Everyday," it curates a variety of topics, including fashion, beauty, wellness, food, and home, ensuring that readers receive relevant and appealing recommendations. The platform serves as a reliable source for discovering the latest trends and must-have items, akin to a knowledgeable friend providing personalized advice. PureWow delivers its content across multiple platforms, including its website, mobile devices, email, and social media, allowing readers to access information conveniently. It features both national articles and localized editions in cities such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago, catering to regional interests and showcasing unique local finds. Additionally, PureWow offers specialized editions that focus on specific themes like recipes and finance, further enhancing the personalization of the reader experience.

Conversion Logic

Seed Round in 2015
Conversion Logic is a software company based in Santa Monica, California, specializing in cross-channel attribution and marketing analytics. The company provides a Software-as-a-Service platform that offers digital and video media performance insights for brands, agencies, and advertising technology partners. Utilizing a machine learning framework, Conversion Logic's platform collects user-level data through API integration and employs a scientific approach to analyze which media dimensions yield the best return on investment. This analysis aids in generating actionable insights related to frequency, placement, and creative optimizations. As of March 2020, Conversion Logic operates as a subsidiary of VideoAmp, Inc., enhancing its capabilities in delivering real-time predictive insights for marketing efficiency and optimization.

Vrideo

Seed Round in 2015
Virtual reality is finally on the verge of its breakthrough. This represents a huge opportunity not only for gaming, but also for immersive video. Over the history of entertainment, each new media format to emerge has represented a step forward in immersion and presence. Immersive video is arguably the culmination of this evolution, a media format in which consuming content is becoming indistinguishable from having real life experiences. Vrideo was founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs Alex Rosenfeld and Kuangwei Hwang to address the needs of the growing community of producers looking to distribute immersive video and the growing audience of consumers looking to discover immersive video. We're building a centralized, streaming, hardware-agnostic, and independent platform for immersive video.

Bottlenose

Series B in 2015
Bottlenose, Inc. is a business intelligence software company specializing in real-time data analysis to identify threats and opportunities for enterprises. Its primary product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS solution designed for enterprise analysts and strategists, enabling them to monitor various aspects of their business, including brand reputation, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and crisis response. By automating processes such as machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics, Bottlenose allows clients to focus on extracting valuable insights rather than managing data. The platform identifies patterns and trends within large volumes of rapidly changing information, facilitating comprehensive business awareness. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York City, and caters primarily to Fortune 100 companies.

Soylent

Series A in 2015
Soylent is a pioneer in food technology, producing delicious, functional foods, with complete nutrition that are good for the body and the planet. In 2013, our founders developed the first iteration in their kitchen after recognizing the need for a simpler, more efficient food source. The company has grown to become both a disruptor and a driver in the Food Tech world. Soylent is on a mission to provide complete, sustainable nutrition that is accessible, appealing and affordable to all; and its line of products are engineered from the ground up to provide the vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and protein that the body needs - all in convenient packages. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Cover

Series A in 2014
Cover, Inc. develops a mobile dining application. It offers Cover, a dining application that handles the check, including splitting, tip, and payment at restaurants in New York City, the Bay Area, Miami, and Los Angeles. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York. As of September 22, 2015, Cover, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Velocity Mobile Limited.

Bottlenose

Convertible Note in 2014
Bottlenose, Inc. is a business intelligence software company specializing in real-time data analysis to identify threats and opportunities for enterprises. Its primary product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS solution designed for enterprise analysts and strategists, enabling them to monitor various aspects of their business, including brand reputation, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and crisis response. By automating processes such as machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics, Bottlenose allows clients to focus on extracting valuable insights rather than managing data. The platform identifies patterns and trends within large volumes of rapidly changing information, facilitating comprehensive business awareness. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York City, and caters primarily to Fortune 100 companies.

Clique

Series A in 2014
Recently named to Fast Company’s list for the World's Most Innovative Companies in 2017, Clique is a global media, marketing, and consumer brands company. Through its brands—Who What Wear, MyDomaine, Byrdie, CollegeFashionista, and Obsessee—CMG combines the power of data science with its expert editorial team to create content and products that millennial women and Gen Z girls crave. CMG’s two key marketing offerings, CMG Studios (an in-house creative agency) and INF Network (representing 55+ top bloggers and influencers), deliver integrated and native advertising programs, all while inspiring consumers to discover and shop. In early 2016, CMG launched its first clothing, shoes, and accessories line exclusively with Target under the Who What Wear brand, and it continues to be a top performer for the mega-retailer.

VIOLET GREY

Series A in 2014
VIOLET GREY is a beauty retail company that operates both online and through a physical store, specializing in a wide range of beauty care products. The company's offerings include an extensive selection of makeup items such as primers, foundations, concealers, eye products, and lip cosmetics, as well as skincare essentials like cleansers, masks, and moisturizers. VIOLET GREY also provides hair care products and various beauty tools and accessories. In addition to its retail operations, the company features THE VIOLET FILES, a digital magazine, and offers private makeup application services and tutorials. Originally founded as a private dressing studio for Hollywood's elite, the company has evolved into a curated marketplace known for its emphasis on makeup recommendations and beauty insights. Established in 2010 and based in West Hollywood, California, VIOLET GREY combines luxury with a focus on providing consumers with high-quality beauty products and expert advice.

Bottlenose

Venture Round in 2014
Bottlenose, Inc. is a business intelligence software company specializing in real-time data analysis to identify threats and opportunities for enterprises. Its primary product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS solution designed for enterprise analysts and strategists, enabling them to monitor various aspects of their business, including brand reputation, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and crisis response. By automating processes such as machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics, Bottlenose allows clients to focus on extracting valuable insights rather than managing data. The platform identifies patterns and trends within large volumes of rapidly changing information, facilitating comprehensive business awareness. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York City, and caters primarily to Fortune 100 companies.

Bottlenose

Convertible Note in 2013
Bottlenose, Inc. is a business intelligence software company specializing in real-time data analysis to identify threats and opportunities for enterprises. Its primary product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS solution designed for enterprise analysts and strategists, enabling them to monitor various aspects of their business, including brand reputation, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and crisis response. By automating processes such as machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics, Bottlenose allows clients to focus on extracting valuable insights rather than managing data. The platform identifies patterns and trends within large volumes of rapidly changing information, facilitating comprehensive business awareness. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York City, and caters primarily to Fortune 100 companies.

Soylent

Seed Round in 2013
Soylent is a pioneer in food technology, producing delicious, functional foods, with complete nutrition that are good for the body and the planet. In 2013, our founders developed the first iteration in their kitchen after recognizing the need for a simpler, more efficient food source. The company has grown to become both a disruptor and a driver in the Food Tech world. Soylent is on a mission to provide complete, sustainable nutrition that is accessible, appealing and affordable to all; and its line of products are engineered from the ground up to provide the vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates and protein that the body needs - all in convenient packages. The Company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Bottlenose

Series A in 2013
Bottlenose, Inc. is a business intelligence software company specializing in real-time data analysis to identify threats and opportunities for enterprises. Its primary product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS solution designed for enterprise analysts and strategists, enabling them to monitor various aspects of their business, including brand reputation, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and crisis response. By automating processes such as machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics, Bottlenose allows clients to focus on extracting valuable insights rather than managing data. The platform identifies patterns and trends within large volumes of rapidly changing information, facilitating comprehensive business awareness. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York City, and caters primarily to Fortune 100 companies.

Cover

Seed Round in 2013
Cover, Inc. develops a mobile dining application. It offers Cover, a dining application that handles the check, including splitting, tip, and payment at restaurants in New York City, the Bay Area, Miami, and Los Angeles. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in New York, New York. As of September 22, 2015, Cover, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Velocity Mobile Limited.

Bottlenose

Series A in 2013
Bottlenose, Inc. is a business intelligence software company specializing in real-time data analysis to identify threats and opportunities for enterprises. Its primary product, Nerve Center, is a SaaS solution designed for enterprise analysts and strategists, enabling them to monitor various aspects of their business, including brand reputation, consumer insights, competitive intelligence, and crisis response. By automating processes such as machine learning, data mining, and predictive analytics, Bottlenose allows clients to focus on extracting valuable insights rather than managing data. The platform identifies patterns and trends within large volumes of rapidly changing information, facilitating comprehensive business awareness. Founded in 2010, Bottlenose is based in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York City, and caters primarily to Fortune 100 companies.

Refinery29

Series B in 2013
Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company that focuses on lifestyle content for women. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York, the company also has operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin. Refinery29 connects its audience with a wide range of topics, including fashion, beauty, health, work, entertainment, and food, through engaging stories and original video programming. The platform aims to inspire women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives, offering tools and insights that resonate with their interests and aspirations.

Adaptly

Series A in 2011
Adaptly, Inc. provides digital advertising solutions. It develops tools for running ads across social networks. Its solutions include personalized planning and strategy, activation and optimization, and analysis and reporting. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in New York, New York with additional offices Chicago, Illinois; Los Angeles and San Francisco, California; Detroit, Michigan; and London, United Kingdom. As of December 20, 2018, Adaptly, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Accenture plc.

Shift

Series A in 2011
Shift Technologies, Inc. operates an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of new and used cars, offering a range of vehicle types including sedans, SUVs, and trucks. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional locations in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, and Portland, Shift aims to simplify the car purchase experience. The company provides a comprehensive service that includes detailing vehicles, listing them on multiple platforms, managing test drives, and connecting sellers with potential buyers. Customers receive a detailed 150-point concierge report that encompasses vehicle specifications, high-resolution images, and history reports. Shift also offers financing options and additional support services throughout the car ownership lifecycle, making the process more accessible and enjoyable for consumers.

Ze Frank Games

Seed Round in 2010
social network meets social game

LiveIntent

Series A in 2009
LiveIntent is a marketing technology platform that specializes in enhancing email as a powerful tool for identity resolution and targeted marketing. Serving over 2,000 brands and publishers worldwide, LiveIntent transforms traditional email communication into a robust mechanism for customer engagement and revenue generation in a mobile-first environment. The platform creates a private customer graph that supports various marketing objectives, including acquisition and attribution. Headquartered in New York City, LiveIntent has additional offices in cities such as Berlin, Chicago, and Los Angeles, employing around 170 people. Its full-service email advertising solutions cater to the needs of both marketers and publishers, positioning the company as a leader in the email marketing landscape.