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.

Stephanie Manning Cohen

Operating Partner

Sharlene Guiriba

Associate

Andrea Hippeau

Partner

Joe Medved

Partner, LH Strategy

Isabelle Phelps

Partner

Daniel Rochkind

CFO

Caitlin Strandberg

Partner

Mendy Yang

Associate

Past deals in Blogging

The Dodo

Series B in 2015
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, offering a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to create an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging stories and videos related to animal welfare and activism. Through its content, The Dodo encourages connections between people and animals, promoting care and awareness of various animal-related issues.

PureWow

Seed Round in 2015
PureWow is a digital publication dedicated to making women's lives more interesting, beautiful and manageable. PureWow's motto, "Elevate the Everyday," drives the company to deliver irresistible discoveries to its readers every single day. Think of PureWow as a savvy friend who knows the next book you should read, the must-have jeans that fit and flatter and the purse that holds your keys and charges your phone. PureWow publishes across multiple platforms so readers can access content where it's most convenient for them, whether it's via PureWow.com, on a mobile device, through email or on social or video platforms. In addition to National articles, PureWow offers local and interest-specific editions so readers can personalize their experience. Local PureWow editions--in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas & the Hamptons (in the summertime)--bring readers the best under-the-radar discoveries right in their hometown. PureWow also publishes topic-driven editions focused on Recipes, Money and Books.

Glossier

Series A in 2014
Glossier, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer beauty company that specializes in manufacturing and selling a variety of skincare, makeup, body, and fragrance products. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the company emphasizes community engagement and content-driven experiences to enhance the shopping journey for its customers. Glossier offers a diverse range of personal care items, including skincare lotions, body lotions, fragrances, and foundation kits, catering to the needs of consumers inspired by everyday women. Their products are primarily sold online and are accessible in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, Glossier operates a showroom in New York City and maintains a blog that features interviews with models, makeup artists, and influential figures, along with beauty advice and product insights aimed at empowering customers to understand and engage with beauty more effectively.

The Dodo

Seed Round in 2014
The Dodo is a digital media company based in New York that focuses on animals, offering a blend of news, entertainment, and advocacy. It aims to create an online community for animal lovers by providing engaging stories and videos related to animal welfare and activism. Through its content, The Dodo encourages connections between people and animals, promoting care and awareness of various animal-related issues.

Hyperink

Venture Round in 2011
Hyperink, Inc. is a self-publishing platform based in San Francisco, California, that enables individuals to publish eBooks across various categories, including biographies, self-help, technology, and more. Founded in 2010, the company offers services such as cover design, layout, and customer support to streamline the publishing process for users. Hyperink's platform allows writers and bloggers to curate and compile their existing content into cohesive books, transforming blogs and articles into published works. The company distributes its eBooks through its own website as well as other online retailers, aiming to democratize the publishing process and empower individuals to share their knowledge and stories with a wider audience.
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