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 Pets

Small Door

Series A in 2021
Small Door provides veterinary services that are elevated, customer-centric, and hospitality-infused. The company provides superior care, unrivaled transparency, and tech-enabled convenience to help pets and pet parents live better lives together. Founded in 2017, Small Door is headquartered in New York.

Fi

Series B in 2021
Barking Labs Corp., doing business as Fi, offers a GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled dog collar. The company develops a dog collar that provides pet activity tracking through a mobile application for pet parents. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Small Door

Seed Round in 2019
Small Door provides veterinary services that are elevated, customer-centric, and hospitality-infused. The company provides superior care, unrivaled transparency, and tech-enabled convenience to help pets and pet parents live better lives together. Founded in 2017, Small Door is headquartered in New York.

Fi

Series A in 2019
Barking Labs Corp., doing business as Fi, offers a GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled dog collar. The company develops a dog collar that provides pet activity tracking through a mobile application for pet parents. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Fi

Seed Round in 2017
Barking Labs Corp., doing business as Fi, offers a GPS (Global Positioning System) enabled dog collar. The company develops a dog collar that provides pet activity tracking through a mobile application for pet parents. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

Ollie

Series A in 2017
Ollie Pets, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering fresh, human-grade dog food tailored to the specific nutritional needs of dogs. Founded in 2015, Ollie offers a range of recipes, including beef, chicken, and turkey meals, all free from by-products. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm and collaborates with a specialized veterinarian to create AAFCO-compliant meals that meet each dog's exact dietary requirements. Ollie's recipes are crafted from natural ingredients, such as sweet potato and cod liver oil, promoting better absorption and true nutritional benefits. By delivering these freshly cooked meals directly to customers' doors, Ollie aims to enhance the health and happiness of dogs nationwide.

Ollie

Seed Round in 2016
Ollie Pets, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in preparing and delivering fresh, human-grade dog food tailored to the specific nutritional needs of dogs. Founded in 2015, Ollie offers a range of recipes, including beef, chicken, and turkey meals, all free from by-products. The company utilizes a proprietary algorithm and collaborates with a specialized veterinarian to create AAFCO-compliant meals that meet each dog's exact dietary requirements. Ollie's recipes are crafted from natural ingredients, such as sweet potato and cod liver oil, promoting better absorption and true nutritional benefits. By delivering these freshly cooked meals directly to customers' doors, Ollie aims to enhance the health and happiness of dogs nationwide.

The Dodo

Series B in 2015
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on animals through a blend of news, stories, and videos. It serves as an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging content that combines entertainment, advocacy, and information related to animal welfare. In addition to its media offerings, The Dodo sells merchandise, including outerwear and accessories such as socks, hats, and bags. The company’s mission is to connect people with animals and promote activism and care for them.

Bark

Series B in 2014
BarkBox, created by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife, is a subscription e-commerce service designed for dog owners, providing a monthly box filled with toys, treats, and other canine-related products. As the popularity of BarkBox grew, it evolved into Bark & Co, a company focused on enhancing the health and happiness of dogs. Bark & Co operates through several channels, including the subscription services BarkBox and Super Chewer, as well as an e-commerce platform on BarkShop.com. The company also offers wellness products such as BARK Bright and a personalized meal delivery service called BARK Eats. Its business model is primarily driven by the Direct to Consumer segment, which generates most of its revenue from the sale of toys, accessories, and consumables for dogs. Bark & Co aims to meet the diverse needs of dog owners nationwide while fostering a strong connection with their canine companions.

The Dodo

Seed Round in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York, founded in 2013, that focuses on animals through a blend of news, stories, and videos. It serves as an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging content that combines entertainment, advocacy, and information related to animal welfare. In addition to its media offerings, The Dodo sells merchandise, including outerwear and accessories such as socks, hats, and bags. The company’s mission is to connect people with animals and promote activism and care for them.

Bark

Series A in 2013
BarkBox, created by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife, is a subscription e-commerce service designed for dog owners, providing a monthly box filled with toys, treats, and other canine-related products. As the popularity of BarkBox grew, it evolved into Bark & Co, a company focused on enhancing the health and happiness of dogs. Bark & Co operates through several channels, including the subscription services BarkBox and Super Chewer, as well as an e-commerce platform on BarkShop.com. The company also offers wellness products such as BARK Bright and a personalized meal delivery service called BARK Eats. Its business model is primarily driven by the Direct to Consumer segment, which generates most of its revenue from the sale of toys, accessories, and consumables for dogs. Bark & Co aims to meet the diverse needs of dog owners nationwide while fostering a strong connection with their canine companions.

Bark

Seed Round in 2012
BarkBox, created by Matt Meeker, Henrik Werdelin, and Carly Strife, is a subscription e-commerce service designed for dog owners, providing a monthly box filled with toys, treats, and other canine-related products. As the popularity of BarkBox grew, it evolved into Bark & Co, a company focused on enhancing the health and happiness of dogs. Bark & Co operates through several channels, including the subscription services BarkBox and Super Chewer, as well as an e-commerce platform on BarkShop.com. The company also offers wellness products such as BARK Bright and a personalized meal delivery service called BARK Eats. Its business model is primarily driven by the Direct to Consumer segment, which generates most of its revenue from the sale of toys, accessories, and consumables for dogs. Bark & Co aims to meet the diverse needs of dog owners nationwide while fostering a strong connection with their canine companions.
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