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 Coworking

Air

Series B in 2022
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Spatial

Series B in 2021
Spatial Systems, Inc. offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration among users. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company enables users to conduct meetings with spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive experience. Additionally, Spatial's platform allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, including 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites. The focus of the company is to transform how people work by creating a collective computing environment that fosters creativity and productivity. Spatial has attracted investment from notable firms and individuals, positioning itself as a leader in the augmented reality and virtual reality space.

Parsec

Series B in 2020
Parsec empowers people to connect to their work, games, and friends from anywhere, on any device. Parsec for Teams lets artists, animators, developers, and designers across the creative industries use their powerful PCs and VMs from anywhere, across any device. Our silky smooth, 60FPS+, 4K interactive remote access tools are used by leaders in games, animation, film, broadcast, architecture, and more. Millions of people use Parsec to access their games on the go. Share a link and you’re playing with friends and family.

Air

Series A in 2020
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Undock

Seed Round in 2020
Undock is a SaaS platform for scheduling, coordinating, and hosting meetings. Their predictive AI model instantly discovers the ideal meeting time for participants by comparing availability, preferences, and behavior. Undock uniquely gives teams and organizations a single place for collaborative agendas and notes that overlay on any conferencing platform. The company was founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, United States.

ROOM

Series A in 2020
ROOM is rethinking the modern workplace through affordable, sustainable and flexible solutions that make more room for people at work by designing modular and creative office products that help companies of all sizes build a better work environment. Launched in May 2018 by serial entrepreneurs Brian Chen and Morten Meisner-Jensen, ROOM is backed by Slow Ventures, a leading venture capital firm that was one of the original investors in Casper. Honored by TIME Magazine as one of the Best Inventions of 2018, ROOM is already building the workplace of tomorrow for over 1,500 customers ranging from high-growth start-ups to Fortune 500 companies including Nike, Google, NASA, Salesforce, Uber, Shopify, Wayfair, and more. Learn more about ROOM at www.room.com.

Parsec

Series A in 2020
Parsec empowers people to connect to their work, games, and friends from anywhere, on any device. Parsec for Teams lets artists, animators, developers, and designers across the creative industries use their powerful PCs and VMs from anywhere, across any device. Our silky smooth, 60FPS+, 4K interactive remote access tools are used by leaders in games, animation, film, broadcast, architecture, and more. Millions of people use Parsec to access their games on the go. Share a link and you’re playing with friends and family.

WorkJam

Series C in 2020
WorkJam, Inc. is a company that offers a web and mobile application designed to enhance workforce management and employee engagement across various industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam's platform provides features for shift and task management, scheduling, communication, training, and employee recognition. It aims to empower shift-based and non-desk workers by facilitating agile scheduling and effective communication, ultimately driving operational efficiency and productivity. The company's solutions also support improved labor cost management and customer experience by fostering a motivated and engaged workforce. WorkJam has established a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.

WorkRails

Seed Round in 2020
WorkRails, Inc. is a company that provides cloud-based platforms designed to enhance the organization and connectivity of professional services teams, partners, and freelancers within software companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lloyd Harbor, New York, WorkRails has developed the first Service Sales Platform, which automates the entire selling process. This platform streamlines essential tasks such as portfolio creation, service configuration, pricing, and quoting, thereby improving efficiency and accuracy in service sales.

Spatial

Series A in 2020
Spatial Systems, Inc. offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration among users. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company enables users to conduct meetings with spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive experience. Additionally, Spatial's platform allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, including 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites. The focus of the company is to transform how people work by creating a collective computing environment that fosters creativity and productivity. Spatial has attracted investment from notable firms and individuals, positioning itself as a leader in the augmented reality and virtual reality space.

Shortcut

Series B in 2020
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., specializes in project management tools designed for software development teams. The company's primary product, Shortcut, is a platform that helps engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. It facilitates collaboration by allowing managers to track progress on tasks and coordinate with non-technical team members, such as product managers. Shortcut offers features like Clubhouse Build for creating and managing tasks, as well as a knowledge base tool called Write, which promotes documentation and collaboration among team members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Shortcut aims to enhance the productivity and satisfaction of software teams by providing an intuitive and structured project management experience.

Kindred

Seed Round in 2020
Kindred is a professional network aimed at equipping executives for the future of socially responsible business. Founded in 2020, the organization focuses on issues such as diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, and mental health, helping members bridge the gap between intention and action. Kindred provides access to a collaborative network of peers, renowned experts, and essential resources, empowering leaders to make informed decisions that positively impact society and the environment. The network has attracted a diverse membership from prominent companies, including Allbirds, B Lab, Chobani, and LinkedIn. Additionally, Kindred Events, LLC, the company's event organizing arm, specializes in facilitating business transformation events for corporate, nonprofit, and cultural leaders, further enhancing its mission to foster purpose-driven leadership.

Air

Seed Round in 2019
Air brings your content and collaborators together in a space designed for visual work. By giving your team back those hours previously lost each day on menial tasks, Air not only fundamentally changes team efficiency, but also enables more moments of creativity. Air was designed by creators for creators with the hopes of getting more people involved in your brand experience.

Cocoon

Seed Round in 2019
They work from a small studio space in the Mission District in San Francisco. Their office overlooks a serene garden courtyard that overflows into their space and changes throughout the seasons. Since they're constantly thinking about how to design amazing digital spaces for small groups, they take a lot of pride in their small physical space, too!

Splice

Series C in 2019
Splice designs and develops a technology platform for music creators streamlines the fragmented process of creating and sharing music. It also provides artists with means to connect with fans and other artists to solicit feedback throughout every step of the process. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City.

Spatial

Seed Round in 2018
Spatial Systems, Inc. offers an augmented workplace platform designed to enhance communication and collaboration among users. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company enables users to conduct meetings with spatial audio and 3D telepresence, facilitating a more immersive experience. Additionally, Spatial's platform allows for the sharing and organization of various digital content, including 3D models, videos, documents, images, and websites. The focus of the company is to transform how people work by creating a collective computing environment that fosters creativity and productivity. Spatial has attracted investment from notable firms and individuals, positioning itself as a leader in the augmented reality and virtual reality space.

Wonderschool

Series A in 2018
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

Spacious

Series A in 2018
Spacious Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based company that transforms unused restaurant space into a network of co-working environments. Founded in 2012, it provides a unique alternative to traditional office settings by allowing users to utilize restaurants during their closed hours. This service connects freelancers and remote workers with local eateries, offering access to high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee, and necessary amenities for productivity. Spacious enables members to work, meet, and relax in various urban locations, enhancing their professional and social interactions. As of August 2019, Spacious operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Companies Inc.

CultureIQ

Venture Round in 2018
CultureIQ, Inc. specializes in culture management software that assists organizations in assessing and enhancing their workplace culture. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers tools that enable continuous employee feedback through customizable surveys, including pulse and trend questions. By analyzing employee responses, CultureIQ helps organizations track key culture metrics and derive actionable insights. The platform facilitates effective communication of results and supports the implementation of culture initiatives, ultimately aiming to improve employee engagement and organizational success.

WorkRails

Convertible Note in 2017
WorkRails, Inc. is a company that provides cloud-based platforms designed to enhance the organization and connectivity of professional services teams, partners, and freelancers within software companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lloyd Harbor, New York, WorkRails has developed the first Service Sales Platform, which automates the entire selling process. This platform streamlines essential tasks such as portfolio creation, service configuration, pricing, and quoting, thereby improving efficiency and accuracy in service sales.

Shortcut

Series A in 2017
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., specializes in project management tools designed for software development teams. The company's primary product, Shortcut, is a platform that helps engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. It facilitates collaboration by allowing managers to track progress on tasks and coordinate with non-technical team members, such as product managers. Shortcut offers features like Clubhouse Build for creating and managing tasks, as well as a knowledge base tool called Write, which promotes documentation and collaboration among team members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Shortcut aims to enhance the productivity and satisfaction of software teams by providing an intuitive and structured project management experience.

Wonderschool

Seed Round in 2017
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

Wonderschool

Seed Round in 2017
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

WayUp

Series B in 2017
WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. Businesses post a job to a targeted audience of students at any US college, and students can browse through jobs and apply for free. It was created in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

WorkJam

Venture Round in 2017
WorkJam, Inc. is a company that offers a web and mobile application designed to enhance workforce management and employee engagement across various industries, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with additional offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Melbourne, Australia, WorkJam's platform provides features for shift and task management, scheduling, communication, training, and employee recognition. It aims to empower shift-based and non-desk workers by facilitating agile scheduling and effective communication, ultimately driving operational efficiency and productivity. The company's solutions also support improved labor cost management and customer experience by fostering a motivated and engaged workforce. WorkJam has established a strategic partnership with Digital Goodie to further enhance its offerings.

Parsec

Seed Round in 2017
Parsec empowers people to connect to their work, games, and friends from anywhere, on any device. Parsec for Teams lets artists, animators, developers, and designers across the creative industries use their powerful PCs and VMs from anywhere, across any device. Our silky smooth, 60FPS+, 4K interactive remote access tools are used by leaders in games, animation, film, broadcast, architecture, and more. Millions of people use Parsec to access their games on the go. Share a link and you’re playing with friends and family.

WorkRails

Seed Round in 2016
WorkRails, Inc. is a company that provides cloud-based platforms designed to enhance the organization and connectivity of professional services teams, partners, and freelancers within software companies. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Lloyd Harbor, New York, WorkRails has developed the first Service Sales Platform, which automates the entire selling process. This platform streamlines essential tasks such as portfolio creation, service configuration, pricing, and quoting, thereby improving efficiency and accuracy in service sales.

Shortcut

Seed Round in 2016
Shortcut, formerly known as Clubhouse Software, Inc., specializes in project management tools designed for software development teams. The company's primary product, Shortcut, is a platform that helps engineers plan, build, and deploy software products efficiently. It facilitates collaboration by allowing managers to track progress on tasks and coordinate with non-technical team members, such as product managers. Shortcut offers features like Clubhouse Build for creating and managing tasks, as well as a knowledge base tool called Write, which promotes documentation and collaboration among team members. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, Shortcut aims to enhance the productivity and satisfaction of software teams by providing an intuitive and structured project management experience.

Spacious

Seed Round in 2016
Spacious Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based company that transforms unused restaurant space into a network of co-working environments. Founded in 2012, it provides a unique alternative to traditional office settings by allowing users to utilize restaurants during their closed hours. This service connects freelancers and remote workers with local eateries, offering access to high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee, and necessary amenities for productivity. Spacious enables members to work, meet, and relax in various urban locations, enhancing their professional and social interactions. As of August 2019, Spacious operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Companies Inc.

CultureIQ

Seed Round in 2015
CultureIQ, Inc. specializes in culture management software that assists organizations in assessing and enhancing their workplace culture. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company offers tools that enable continuous employee feedback through customizable surveys, including pulse and trend questions. By analyzing employee responses, CultureIQ helps organizations track key culture metrics and derive actionable insights. The platform facilitates effective communication of results and supports the implementation of culture initiatives, ultimately aiming to improve employee engagement and organizational success.

WayUp

Series A in 2015
WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. Businesses post a job to a targeted audience of students at any US college, and students can browse through jobs and apply for free. It was created in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Un1verse

Seed Round in 2014
Un1verse (Future Lab Inc)

WayUp

Seed Round in 2014
WayUp connects students with jobs during and after college -- from summer internships to part-time gigs to full-time jobs after graduation. Businesses post a job to a targeted audience of students at any US college, and students can browse through jobs and apply for free. It was created in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, United States.

Badge

Seed Round in 2014
Badge offers a mobile solution that facilitates access to work contacts, enabling users to send secure messages within their organizations and locate colleagues and teammates. The platform allows for the import of employee data from services such as Google Apps and BambooHR. Designed for both iOS and Android devices, Badge aims to consolidate workplace communication and interactions into a single mobile feed. The company operates from the United States, focusing on enhancing collaboration and connectivity among employees.

Betaworks

Series C in 2013
Betaworks is a New York-based startup studio and venture capital firm founded in 2008. It focuses on building and investing in early-stage technology companies, primarily in sectors such as B2B, B2C, SaaS, gaming, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. The firm operates as a tightly linked network encompassing ideas, people, capital, and products, aiming to foster innovation and create a more connected world. Betaworks typically makes seed-stage investments ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, often collaborating with other investors in syndicates. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with startups that align with its vision, and has been involved with notable companies like Giphy and Instapaper. Betaworks also provides thematic investment and mentorship programs to support entrepreneurs in developing their business ideas.

Splice

Seed Round in 2013
Splice designs and develops a technology platform for music creators streamlines the fragmented process of creating and sharing music. It also provides artists with means to connect with fans and other artists to solicit feedback throughout every step of the process. The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York City.

CasaHop

Seed Round in 2012
CasaHop is a social home-exchange platform that facilitates home exchanges between users for various purposes, including vacations and business trips. By leveraging social networks, CasaHop helps individuals find trustworthy partners for exchanging homes, allowing them to stay in each other's residences. This service caters to travelers seeking unique accommodations and local experiences, enabling them to connect with others around the world.

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.

Roomorama

Seed Round in 2012
Roomorama, LLC engages in the development of online rental communities. The company’s online marketplace enables clients to connect and transact with hosts and guests. It enables entrepreneurs, homeowners, and property managers to list and rent their properties online. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in New York, New York with an additional office in Singapore.

Editorially

Series A in 2012
Editorially, Inc. is a collaborative writing and editing platform founded in 2012 and based in Brooklyn, New York. The company focuses on enhancing the writing process through a user-friendly interface that supports writers and editors from initial inspiration to publication. Editorially emphasizes the importance of web-based applications that prioritize design standards, accessibility, and usability. The team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds in writing, editing, publishing, design, and engineering, fostering a culture that values practical solutions and clear communication. By facilitating a flexible and iterative approach to both writing and software development, Editorially aims to create a unique environment that encourages creativity and collaboration in digital content creation.

Spontaneously

Seed Round in 2011
Spontaneously is a new way to make plans with friends. Whether you have free time to fill or plans to share, our service helps you see your favorite people more often.

Betaworks

Series B in 2010
Betaworks is a New York-based startup studio and venture capital firm founded in 2008. It focuses on building and investing in early-stage technology companies, primarily in sectors such as B2B, B2C, SaaS, gaming, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. The firm operates as a tightly linked network encompassing ideas, people, capital, and products, aiming to foster innovation and create a more connected world. Betaworks typically makes seed-stage investments ranging from $150,000 to $200,000, often collaborating with other investors in syndicates. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with startups that align with its vision, and has been involved with notable companies like Giphy and Instapaper. Betaworks also provides thematic investment and mentorship programs to support entrepreneurs in developing their business ideas.
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