Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, established in 2010. The firm focuses on investing in entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and a strong work ethic, supporting them as they develop their businesses. Lerer Hippeau has built a diverse portfolio of over 400 companies across various sectors, including notable names such as Guideline, MIRROR, Blockdaemon, K Health, Allbirds, ZenBusiness, and Thrive. The firm is recognized for its active engagement in the early stages of startups, providing not only capital but also expertise and guidance to help founders navigate the challenges of building successful enterprises.

Daniel Applewhite

Summer Associate

Cohen, Stephanie Manning

Operating Partner

Sharlene Guiriba

Associate

Andrea Hippeau

Partner

Ben Lerer

Managing Partner

Medved, Joe

Partner, LH Strategy

Phelps, Isabelle

Partner

Rochkind CPA, Daniel

CFO

Caitlin Strandberg

Partner

Mendy Yang

Associate

Past deals in Texas

Expressable

Series A in 2022
Expressable is an online speech therapy practice for everyone with a communication disorder. It has pioneered a parent-focused care model that uses technology and education to integrate speech therapy techniques into children's daily lives, improving outcomes and experiences.

FOXTROT

Series C in 2022
FOXTROT is a grocery store operator that specializes in offering a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and various lifestyle items. Founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas and provides customers with the convenience of shopping through its website and mobile application. Orders are delivered to customers' doorsteps in under an hour, enhancing the shopping experience with a focus on everyday essentials. The company was co-founded by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom.

Expressable

Seed Round in 2021
Expressable is an online speech therapy practice for everyone with a communication disorder. It has pioneered a parent-focused care model that uses technology and education to integrate speech therapy techniques into children's daily lives, improving outcomes and experiences.

Plus One Robotics

Series B in 2021
Plus One Robotics develops a parcel-handling robotics platform for logistics applications. Plus One's intelligent solutions combine computer vision, AI, and supervised autonomy to pick parcels for the Global 100's leading logistics and e-commerce companies. Plus One's AI-powered software determines the precise movement of millions of SKUs in routine tasks like sortation and depalletizing. Plus One focuses on logistics application development and logistics robot deployment for material handling tasks in warehouses and distribution centers.

FOXTROT

Series B in 2021
FOXTROT is a grocery store operator that specializes in offering a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and various lifestyle items. Founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas and provides customers with the convenience of shopping through its website and mobile application. Orders are delivered to customers' doorsteps in under an hour, enhancing the shopping experience with a focus on everyday essentials. The company was co-founded by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom.

LeafLink

Series C in 2020
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers. It helps brands and retailers who want to streamline the ordering process, simplify communication, and spend less time on busywork. With a robust online marketplace, CRM, and order management tools, LeafLink has created a centralized sales engine to help retailers manage and grow their business. LeafLink was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the US and Canada

ZenBusiness

Series B in 2020
ZenBusiness Inc. is a company that specializes in corporate entity creation and management services, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It offers an all-in-one platform that consolidates essential tools and services for small business owners, enabling them to start, run, and grow their businesses effectively. Through its user-friendly website and mobile application, customers can manage their business compliance, finances, and online presence from a single dashboard. ZenBusiness distinguishes itself by combining innovative technology with personalized human support, providing expert guidance via phone, chat, and email. The company is committed to social impact and inclusivity, operating as a Public Benefit Corporation and supporting diverse entrepreneurs through partnerships and grant programs. It also engages in community initiatives, offering resources and opportunities for small business owners to succeed. ZenBusiness is recognized as a trusted partner in the business formation process, striving to simplify the complexities of entrepreneurship and empower individuals from various backgrounds to achieve their goals.

FOXTROT

Series A in 2020
FOXTROT is a grocery store operator that specializes in offering a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and various lifestyle items. Founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas and provides customers with the convenience of shopping through its website and mobile application. Orders are delivered to customers' doorsteps in under an hour, enhancing the shopping experience with a focus on everyday essentials. The company was co-founded by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom.

LawnStarter

Venture Round in 2019
LawnStarter, Inc. is an online marketplace that connects consumers with lawn care professionals, offering a range of lawn maintenance services such as mowing, edging, fertilization, aeration, and leaf removal. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company operates in multiple states, including Florida, Georgia, and Virginia. LawnStarter provides instant quotes for its services, allowing customers to schedule appointments with insured professionals easily. The platform employs algorithms that utilize geolocation data to optimize route density for service providers, enhancing their profitability. By combining traditional lawn care expertise with modern technology, LawnStarter aims to create a seamless experience for both consumers and lawn care professionals.

ZenBusiness

Series A in 2019
ZenBusiness Inc. is a company that specializes in corporate entity creation and management services, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It offers an all-in-one platform that consolidates essential tools and services for small business owners, enabling them to start, run, and grow their businesses effectively. Through its user-friendly website and mobile application, customers can manage their business compliance, finances, and online presence from a single dashboard. ZenBusiness distinguishes itself by combining innovative technology with personalized human support, providing expert guidance via phone, chat, and email. The company is committed to social impact and inclusivity, operating as a Public Benefit Corporation and supporting diverse entrepreneurs through partnerships and grant programs. It also engages in community initiatives, offering resources and opportunities for small business owners to succeed. ZenBusiness is recognized as a trusted partner in the business formation process, striving to simplify the complexities of entrepreneurship and empower individuals from various backgrounds to achieve their goals.

LeafLink

Series B in 2019
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers. It helps brands and retailers who want to streamline the ordering process, simplify communication, and spend less time on busywork. With a robust online marketplace, CRM, and order management tools, LeafLink has created a centralized sales engine to help retailers manage and grow their business. LeafLink was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the US and Canada

Plus One Robotics

Series A in 2018
Plus One Robotics develops a parcel-handling robotics platform for logistics applications. Plus One's intelligent solutions combine computer vision, AI, and supervised autonomy to pick parcels for the Global 100's leading logistics and e-commerce companies. Plus One's AI-powered software determines the precise movement of millions of SKUs in routine tasks like sortation and depalletizing. Plus One focuses on logistics application development and logistics robot deployment for material handling tasks in warehouses and distribution centers.

Plus One Robotics

Seed Round in 2018
Plus One Robotics develops a parcel-handling robotics platform for logistics applications. Plus One's intelligent solutions combine computer vision, AI, and supervised autonomy to pick parcels for the Global 100's leading logistics and e-commerce companies. Plus One's AI-powered software determines the precise movement of millions of SKUs in routine tasks like sortation and depalletizing. Plus One focuses on logistics application development and logistics robot deployment for material handling tasks in warehouses and distribution centers.

FOXTROT

Series A in 2018
FOXTROT is a grocery store operator that specializes in offering a curated selection of products, including wine, spirits, groceries, snacks, ice cream, and various lifestyle items. Founded in 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, FOXTROT has expanded its presence to Texas and provides customers with the convenience of shopping through its website and mobile application. Orders are delivered to customers' doorsteps in under an hour, enhancing the shopping experience with a focus on everyday essentials. The company was co-founded by Mike LaVitola, Brian Jaffee, and Taylor Bloom.

ZenBusiness

Seed Round in 2018
ZenBusiness Inc. is a company that specializes in corporate entity creation and management services, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas. It offers an all-in-one platform that consolidates essential tools and services for small business owners, enabling them to start, run, and grow their businesses effectively. Through its user-friendly website and mobile application, customers can manage their business compliance, finances, and online presence from a single dashboard. ZenBusiness distinguishes itself by combining innovative technology with personalized human support, providing expert guidance via phone, chat, and email. The company is committed to social impact and inclusivity, operating as a Public Benefit Corporation and supporting diverse entrepreneurs through partnerships and grant programs. It also engages in community initiatives, offering resources and opportunities for small business owners to succeed. ZenBusiness is recognized as a trusted partner in the business formation process, striving to simplify the complexities of entrepreneurship and empower individuals from various backgrounds to achieve their goals.

LeafLink

Series A in 2017
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers. It helps brands and retailers who want to streamline the ordering process, simplify communication, and spend less time on busywork. With a robust online marketplace, CRM, and order management tools, LeafLink has created a centralized sales engine to help retailers manage and grow their business. LeafLink was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the US and Canada

LeafLink

Seed Round in 2017
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers. It helps brands and retailers who want to streamline the ordering process, simplify communication, and spend less time on busywork. With a robust online marketplace, CRM, and order management tools, LeafLink has created a centralized sales engine to help retailers manage and grow their business. LeafLink was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, New York. It serves over 1,200 brands and 3,500 retailers across 22 territories in the US and Canada

Oscar Health

Series C in 2015
Oscar Health is a health insurance company that offers a range of plans for individuals, families, and small groups, as well as Medicare Advantage options for adults aged 65 and older. Founded in 2012 by Joshua Kushner, Kevin Nazemi, and Mario Schlosser, the company is headquartered in New York City. Oscar Health employs technology and data-driven solutions to enhance the healthcare experience, providing virtual care, doctor support, and appointment scheduling services. Its plans are available in select regions of New York, New Jersey, California, and Texas, catering to those who do not receive employer-sponsored health insurance.

OwnLocal

Seed Round in 2011
OwnLocal offers an AI platform that automatically converts offline advertising and other data sources into online marketing campaigns. The OwnLocal platform collects, augments and transforms data into digital marketing campaigns. Best know for their automated online display solution, Origami, OwnLocal products power digital campaigns for over 4000 media companies worldwide, and the private OwnLocal ad network delivers over 10 billion impressions monthly. OwnLocal was founded in 2010 and is based in Austin, Texas.
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