Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau, established in 2010, is a prominent New York-based venture capital firm. It specializes in seed-stage investments, focusing on entrepreneurs with innovative ideas across various sectors, including consumer, enterprise, and technology. With over 250 active portfolio companies, notable investments include Allbirds, Bowery Farming, Guideline, K Health, and Zipline. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, supporting founders with product vision, customer insight, and brand-building expertise. Lerer Hippeau has also adopted the Diversity Term Sheet Rider, demonstrating its commitment to diversity and inclusion in its investment practices.

Graham Brown

Managing Partner

Stephanie Manning Cohen

Operating Partner

Sharlene Guiriba

Associate

Andrea Hippeau

Partner

Suraj Kapoor

Director

Benjamin Lerer

Managing Partner

Ben Lerer

Managing Partner

Will McKelvey

Investor

Isabelle Phelps

Partner

Daniel Rochkind

CFO

Maurice Russo

Investor

Max Wechter

Director of Strategy

James Wellemeyer

Investor

Past deals in Entertainment

Mother Games

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Mother Games is a creative enterprise specializing in interactive experiences through gaming. It designs and develops free-to-play, multiplayer games that blend 3D open-world environments with mini-games, encouraging player engagement and personal growth.

Napster

Funding Round in 2024
Infinite Reality is a company focused on creating immersive digital experiences that enhance the relationship between audiences, creators, and brands. By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and spatial computing, Infinite Reality offers platforms that allow businesses to build networks within digital ecosystems, ensuring they retain control over content distribution, audience engagement, and monetization strategies. The company specializes in developing world-class Metaverse experiences, supported by a robust entertainment division that produces original content and live events from its expansive Los Angeles studio. Additionally, its Agency services foster audience cultivation, while its portfolio of digital brands, including esports organizations and influencer management agencies, helps elevate awareness and adoption of emerging Web3 opportunities. Through these various initiatives, Infinite Reality aims to redefine the boundaries of connected digital environments.

Buzzer

Series A in 2023
Buzzer Media Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, specializes in a live sports streaming platform. It offers a mobile-based service, also named Buzzer, which aggregates sports content and rights, sends custom notifications, and provides subscription services. The company's technology supports partners' direct-to-consumer platforms, making them more efficient, personalized, and cost-effective, catering to a content-saturated and evolving consumer environment.

Buzzer

Series A in 2021
Buzzer Media Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, specializes in a live sports streaming platform. It offers a mobile-based service, also named Buzzer, which aggregates sports content and rights, sends custom notifications, and provides subscription services. The company's technology supports partners' direct-to-consumer platforms, making them more efficient, personalized, and cost-effective, catering to a content-saturated and evolving consumer environment.

Parsec Cloud

Series B in 2020
Parsec Cloud is a company that provides a cloud-based platform for low-latency gameplay streaming and remote access. It enables users to connect to their work, games, and social interactions from any device, facilitating collaboration and creativity across various industries such as gaming, animation, film, and architecture. Parsec for Teams is a specialized service that allows artists, developers, and designers to utilize powerful PCs and virtual machines remotely, enhancing productivity and teamwork. The platform supports high-quality streaming with features like 60FPS+ and 4K resolution, making it popular among millions of users who wish to access their games and collaborate in real-time with friends and colleagues. Through its innovative solutions, Parsec Cloud is redefining the way people interact with technology and each other, regardless of their physical location.

Meet Cute

Series A in 2020
Meet Cute, Inc. is an entertainment company based in New York that specializes in creating and distributing short-form audio romantic comedies. Founded in 2019, the company offers a platform where users can write, produce, and voice act their own romantic comedy stories. Its flagship product is an audio platform that allows users to craft narratives that take audiences from initial encounters to happy endings in approximately 15 minutes. By focusing on original content in podcast form, Meet Cute aims to provide listeners with engaging stories that evoke happiness and hope, aligning with the enduring appeal of the romantic comedy genre.

Buzzer

Seed Round in 2020
Buzzer Media Inc., established in 2020 and headquartered in New York, specializes in a live sports streaming platform. It offers a mobile-based service, also named Buzzer, which aggregates sports content and rights, sends custom notifications, and provides subscription services. The company's technology supports partners' direct-to-consumer platforms, making them more efficient, personalized, and cost-effective, catering to a content-saturated and evolving consumer environment.

Parsec Cloud

Series A in 2020
Parsec Cloud is a company that provides a cloud-based platform for low-latency gameplay streaming and remote access. It enables users to connect to their work, games, and social interactions from any device, facilitating collaboration and creativity across various industries such as gaming, animation, film, and architecture. Parsec for Teams is a specialized service that allows artists, developers, and designers to utilize powerful PCs and virtual machines remotely, enhancing productivity and teamwork. The platform supports high-quality streaming with features like 60FPS+ and 4K resolution, making it popular among millions of users who wish to access their games and collaborate in real-time with friends and colleagues. Through its innovative solutions, Parsec Cloud is redefining the way people interact with technology and each other, regardless of their physical location.

Sonoro

Seed Round in 2020
Sonoro is a global entertainment company focused on producing culturally relevant audio-first content in English, Spanish, and Spanglish. The company collaborates with both established and emerging talent to create engaging stories that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, whether through computers, cell phones, or other devices. Sonoro's content is designed for versatility, allowing users to listen while multitasking, such as during exercise or shopping, and offers the option to download and save episodes for later enjoyment. By bridging audio content with potential adaptations in television and film, Sonoro aims to enrich the entertainment landscape and connect with diverse audiences.

Wondery

Series B in 2019
Wondery Inc. is a content producer and publisher based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in mobile and on-demand audio storytelling. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating and curating immersive podcasts that span various genres, including crime, love, mystery, and conspiracy. Wondery's portfolio features well-known programs such as Sword & Scale, Dirty John, and Business Wars, among others. The company aims to connect audiences to a diverse array of narratives while offering a platform for storytellers to gain exposure and advertising representation. Additionally, Wondery provides a mobile application that allows users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize it by channels.

Genies

Venture Round in 2018
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.

Wondery

Series A in 2018
Wondery Inc. is a content producer and publisher based in West Hollywood, California, specializing in mobile and on-demand audio storytelling. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on creating and curating immersive podcasts that span various genres, including crime, love, mystery, and conspiracy. Wondery's portfolio features well-known programs such as Sword & Scale, Dirty John, and Business Wars, among others. The company aims to connect audiences to a diverse array of narratives while offering a platform for storytellers to gain exposure and advertising representation. Additionally, Wondery provides a mobile application that allows users to follow their favorite podcasts, discover new content, and organize it by channels.

Crypt TV

Series A in 2018
Crypt TV is a media production house specializing in the creation and distribution of horror-themed video content. The company operates an online platform that produces short scary movies, which are accessible on mobile devices and tablets. By leveraging social media and streaming platforms for promotion, Crypt TV aims to engage audiences with immersive horror stories and experiences. Through its innovative approach, the company has established itself as a notable player in the entertainment sector, catering to fans of the horror genre.

Group Nine Media

Venture Round in 2017
Group Nine Media, Inc. is a digital media holding company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City. It focuses on creating content across several key areas, including food, drink, entertainment, news, and science. The company operates four primary brands: The Dodo, which specializes in animal-related content; NowThis, a video news publisher tailored for social media; Thrillist, which covers lifestyle topics including food, drink, travel, and entertainment; and Seeker, a platform dedicated to science and exploration. Group Nine Media engages a young audience, particularly millennials, through its video-centric, socially-driven approach, generating nearly 4 billion video views each month and providing services such as data insights, creative strategy development, and branded content.

Brat TV

Series A in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company focused on creating content for a teenage audience. It operates a media production platform designed to foster youth culture by enabling individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. The platform encourages daily engagement by providing viewers with new episodes, stories, and songs, thereby attracting a substantial audience. Through its innovative approach, Brat TV aims to redefine entertainment for young people, capitalizing on the dynamics of digital media and social connectivity.

Fatherly

Series A in 2017
Fatherly is a digital media brand and online parenting resource platform focused on empowering men in their roles as fathers. Headquartered in New York City and operating as a subsidiary of Some Spider Inc., the company provides a wide range of content, including original video series, expert reports, podcasts, and events. Its offerings cover various parenting topics such as gear, food and health, work and money, and relationships, aimed at equipping fathers with practical advice and insights. Additionally, Fatherly features a curated selection of products, including gifts for new and expectant fathers, toys, and home fitness items, all designed to support men in raising their children and leading fulfilling lives.

Fatherly

Venture Round in 2017
Fatherly is a digital media brand and online parenting resource platform focused on empowering men in their roles as fathers. Headquartered in New York City and operating as a subsidiary of Some Spider Inc., the company provides a wide range of content, including original video series, expert reports, podcasts, and events. Its offerings cover various parenting topics such as gear, food and health, work and money, and relationships, aimed at equipping fathers with practical advice and insights. Additionally, Fatherly features a curated selection of products, including gifts for new and expectant fathers, toys, and home fitness items, all designed to support men in raising their children and leading fulfilling lives.

Brat TV

Seed Round in 2017
Brat TV is a digital production company focused on creating content for a teenage audience. It operates a media production platform designed to foster youth culture by enabling individuals with social followings to produce videos on a budget. The platform encourages daily engagement by providing viewers with new episodes, stories, and songs, thereby attracting a substantial audience. Through its innovative approach, Brat TV aims to redefine entertainment for young people, capitalizing on the dynamics of digital media and social connectivity.

Brit +

Series C in 2017
Brit + Co is a digital media company founded in 2011 by Brit Morin, catering to women with a creative spirit. It inspires, educates, and entertains its audience through engaging content, reaching over 125 million users online and across various platforms. The company produces over 100 pieces of content daily, including videos that have garnered tens of millions of views. Brit + Co extends its reach beyond digital platforms, offering offline experiences and a free app to further engage its community.

Drone Racing League

Series B in 2017
Drone Racing League Inc., established in New York in 2015, specializes in staging professional drone races for top-tier pilots. The company hosts thrilling tournaments featuring first-person perspective drone racing, where elite pilots navigate custom-built drones through intricate, themed 3D courses. DRL generates revenue by selling tickets to these events and offering media services related to its high-octane competitions.

Crypt TV

Seed Round in 2017
Crypt TV is a media production house specializing in the creation and distribution of horror-themed video content. The company operates an online platform that produces short scary movies, which are accessible on mobile devices and tablets. By leveraging social media and streaming platforms for promotion, Crypt TV aims to engage audiences with immersive horror stories and experiences. Through its innovative approach, the company has established itself as a notable player in the entertainment sector, catering to fans of the horror genre.

Parsec Cloud

Seed Round in 2017
Parsec Cloud is a company that provides a cloud-based platform for low-latency gameplay streaming and remote access. It enables users to connect to their work, games, and social interactions from any device, facilitating collaboration and creativity across various industries such as gaming, animation, film, and architecture. Parsec for Teams is a specialized service that allows artists, developers, and designers to utilize powerful PCs and virtual machines remotely, enhancing productivity and teamwork. The platform supports high-quality streaming with features like 60FPS+ and 4K resolution, making it popular among millions of users who wish to access their games and collaborate in real-time with friends and colleagues. Through its innovative solutions, Parsec Cloud is redefining the way people interact with technology and each other, regardless of their physical location.

Reelgood

Seed Round in 2016
Reelgood is a streaming aggregator platform that assists users in discovering and enjoying TV shows and movies across more than 150 streaming services. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, the platform offers a comprehensive guide that allows consumers to browse, search, and track their viewing habits through a universal dashboard. With robust search and filtering features, Reelgood enables users to easily find new titles and manage their watching experience, offering the convenience of accessing online movies and series anytime and anywhere.

Group Nine Media

Corporate Round in 2016
Group Nine Media, Inc. is a digital media holding company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York City. It focuses on creating content across several key areas, including food, drink, entertainment, news, and science. The company operates four primary brands: The Dodo, which specializes in animal-related content; NowThis, a video news publisher tailored for social media; Thrillist, which covers lifestyle topics including food, drink, travel, and entertainment; and Seeker, a platform dedicated to science and exploration. Group Nine Media engages a young audience, particularly millennials, through its video-centric, socially-driven approach, generating nearly 4 billion video views each month and providing services such as data insights, creative strategy development, and branded content.

The Dodo

Series B in 2015
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.

Bkstg

Venture Round in 2015
Bkstg Inc. is an online platform that facilitates connections between artists and music enthusiasts. Founded by technology and music entrepreneurs in 2013 and based in Los Angeles, California, Bkstg aims to transform the relationship between artists and their fans. The platform allows users to engage with celebrities, including musicians, actors, comedians, and sports figures, fostering a unique and ongoing interaction. Users can access exclusive content such as videos, limited-edition merchandise, and early ticket sales for events. Additionally, Bkstg enables fans to create and share content related to music, enhancing the overall experience of engagement within the entertainment community.

Fatherly

Seed Round in 2015
Fatherly is a digital media brand and online parenting resource platform focused on empowering men in their roles as fathers. Headquartered in New York City and operating as a subsidiary of Some Spider Inc., the company provides a wide range of content, including original video series, expert reports, podcasts, and events. Its offerings cover various parenting topics such as gear, food and health, work and money, and relationships, aimed at equipping fathers with practical advice and insights. Additionally, Fatherly features a curated selection of products, including gifts for new and expectant fathers, toys, and home fitness items, all designed to support men in raising their children and leading fulfilling lives.

Vrideo

Seed Round in 2015
Vrideo, founded in 2014 by Alex Rosenfeld and Kuangwei Hwang, is a provider of a discovery platform specifically designed for virtual reality videos. The company aims to cater to both producers and consumers within the burgeoning market for immersive video. Vrideo is developing a centralized, streaming, and hardware-agnostic platform that facilitates the distribution and discovery of immersive video content, positioning itself as a pivotal player in the evolving landscape of entertainment. By focusing on this innovative media format, Vrideo seeks to enhance the experience of virtual reality, making it more accessible and engaging for a wider audience.

Niche

Seed Round in 2014
Niche is a provider of a social media management platform aimed at engaging and monetizing social media accounts, particularly for the younger generation. The company operates a community of influential social media creators active on emerging platforms such as Vine, Instagram, and Tumblr. Niche offers both software and services that help these creators thrive and interact with their audiences effectively. By collaborating with leading brands, studios, start-ups, and agencies, Niche enhances their partners' social media presence, facilitating user acquisition, audience development, and engagement. Through its comprehensive approach, Niche supports creators in building strong online communities while providing valuable resources for brands looking to generate buzz and foster meaningful connections with their target audiences.

Genies

Seed Round in 2014
Genies, Inc. is a company specializing in avatar technology, enabling users to create personalized digital avatars for social media and messaging applications. By offering tools for designing avatars, avatar wearable fashion, and interactive experiences, Genies allows individuals to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique digital format. The company has gained significant traction among cultural influencers and has partnered with major music labels, serving as the official avatar provider for their artists. Genies has also launched consumer offerings, including an AR Developer Kit that facilitates the creation of interoperable avatar experiences in augmented reality. Their initial product, Silver Studio, allows users to design and trade digital fashion items. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Venice, California, Genies has successfully raised substantial investment, positioning itself as a leader in the avatar space and driving engagement for brands through the sale of exclusive digital goods.

The Dodo

Seed Round in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, providing a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to be the leading online community for animal lovers, offering engaging stories and videos that highlight animal-related issues and promote animal activism. The Dodo also facilitates connections between its audience and animal welfare initiatives, encouraging care and awareness for various species. Through its content, the company seeks to inspire and inform individuals about the importance of animal welfare and the natural world.

Songza Media

Venture Round in 2013
Songza Media is a music streaming service that predicts users' activities or moods and provides expertly curated playlists to enhance those experiences. Its offerings include playlists for waking up, working out, commuting, concentrating, unwinding, entertaining, and sleeping. The company's team comprises music experts such as journalists, critics, DJs, ethnomusicologists, and musicians. Songza has been recognized by Apple, Time, and Fast Company for its innovative approach to music streaming.

Brit +

Series A in 2013
Brit + Co is a digital media company founded in 2011 by Brit Morin, catering to women with a creative spirit. It inspires, educates, and entertains its audience through engaging content, reaching over 125 million users online and across various platforms. The company produces over 100 pieces of content daily, including videos that have garnered tens of millions of views. Brit + Co extends its reach beyond digital platforms, offering offline experiences and a free app to further engage its community.

Refinery29

Series B in 2013
Refinery29 Inc. is a digital media and entertainment company founded in 2005 and headquartered in New York City, with additional operations in Los Angeles, London, and Berlin. The company focuses on providing feminocentric content across various lifestyle categories, including fashion, beauty, health, entertainment, and finance. Through a combination of engaging articles, original video programming, and shareable content, Refinery29 aims to inspire and empower women to lead independent, stylish, and informed lives. The platform not only informs its audience about current trends but also offers apparel and accessories, making it a comprehensive resource for women seeking to navigate modern life.

BuzzFeed

Series D in 2013
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Grokr

Venture Round in 2012
Grokr develops smart mobile apps built on its proprietary predictive search platform that deliver personalized information to users with respect to context and purpose. The first iteration of this platform is Fantastic, the smart music player that proactively brings users new content and information related to the music they listen to.

BalconyTV

Series A in 2012
BalconyTV is an online music platform that showcases bands, musicians, and various acts performing on balconies around the world. Founded in June 2006 by three friends in Dublin, the initiative started as a local music show filmed from their apartment balcony. Since its inception, BalconyTV has expanded to 43 cities globally, producing a diverse range of performances. With over 8,000 videos archived, the platform has garnered more than 40 million views, establishing itself as a significant player in the online music scene.

VHX

Seed Round in 2012
VHX Corporation is a technology company that specializes in video distribution, providing a platform that enables businesses to create custom video experiences across various connected devices. Founded in 2011 and based in Brooklyn, New York, VHX allows content creators, including filmmakers, educators, and fitness trainers, to sell their work directly to audiences from their own websites. The platform supports a diverse range of content types, including films, TV shows, and online courses, giving creators significant control over their distribution and customer data. With an end-to-end solution, VHX facilitates efficient marketing and revenue retention for its users. Since its launch, the company has successfully enabled publishers to generate substantial sales, serving over a million customers. VHX operates as a subsidiary of Vimeo, LLC.

BuzzFeed

Series C in 2012
BuzzFeed, Inc. is a tech-driven media company that specializes in delivering breaking news, original reporting, and entertainment content across various digital platforms. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in New York, BuzzFeed engages a global audience with its diverse offerings, which include articles, quizzes, videos, and lifestyle content through well-known brands such as Tasty. The company also emphasizes investigative journalism through BuzzFeed News and produces original content for multiple formats via BuzzFeed Studios. Additionally, BuzzFeed Commerce focuses on social commerce products, licensing, and strategic partnerships. With a reach of over 200 million users, BuzzFeed aims to create shareable content that resonates across the social web.

Fullscreen

Seed Round in 2011
Fullscreen Media is a media company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in social-first entertainment experiences. Founded in 2011, Fullscreen provides technology and services that facilitate the creation and sharing of video content, catering to a connected generation. Its offerings include marketing services designed to help companies engage and monetize their social audiences, as well as creative strategies that enhance brand awareness. Additionally, Fullscreen provides merchandise for men, women, and children, along with various accessories available online. The company operates as a subsidiary of Otter Media, focusing on empowering artists, creators, brands, and agencies to effectively connect with and entertain their audiences.

Popdust

Series A in 2011
Popdust Inc., founded in 2010 and based in New York, operates an online platform dedicated to pop music culture. The company connects fans with popular artists across genres such as pop, R&B, hip-hop, country, and K-pop through voting competitions, interviews, shareable photos, lists, and bulletins. Popdust offers original video content, including episodic series like "Magic Box" and "Dear Dr. Popstar," and has featured prominent artists and celebrities. The platform provides music news, reviews, and gossip about top-tier artists, along with real-time content feeds from various sources, creating a comprehensive hub for pop music enthusiasts.

Qwiki

Series A in 2011
Qwiki is a prominent player in the automated video production industry, specializing in transforming personal media into engaging content. The company offers an online platform designed to automatically convert pictures and videos from users' camera rolls into concise and visually appealing movies. This service allows individuals to easily create and share memorable videos, enhancing their ability to preserve and showcase personal moments. Qwiki's innovative approach simplifies the video creation process, making it accessible for users seeking to compile and share their cherished memories.

UberMedia

Series A in 2010
UberMedia is a technology company headquartered in Pasadena, California, that specializes in targeted mobile advertising. It processes billions of social, demographic, and location signals daily to provide businesses with insights that enhance decision-making and consumer engagement. By delivering dynamic advertising solutions, UberMedia helps Fortune 500 companies across various sectors, including retail, automotive, entertainment, and consumer markets, achieve specific business goals such as increasing customer visits and boosting sales. The company is recognized as a pioneer in its field and has received accolades for its innovative approach.
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