Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2010. It invests early in a wide range of sectors and provides hands-on support to founders as they build companies, drawing on operating experience. The firm has backed a broad portfolio across consumer and enterprise startups, including Allbirds, Guideline, MIRROR, K Health, ZenBusiness, Thrive, and Blockdaemon.

Graham Brown

Partner

Stephanie Cohen

Operating Partner

Sharlene Guiriba

Associate

Andrea Hippeau

Partner

Eric Hippeau

Managing Partner

Past deals in Cannabis

Vangst

Series B in 2022
Vangst is a leading talent resource specifically focused on the cannabis industry, operating an online recruitment platform that connects job seekers with employers across the legal market. The company caters to a diverse range of staffing needs, from temporary gig work to full-time placements, and has established a reputation for successfully matching tens of thousands of cannabis professionals with prominent brands in the sector. With a commitment to navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the cannabis industry, Vangst utilizes its extensive network and industry expertise to facilitate effective recruitment. The platform serves various cannabis and ancillary businesses, enabling them to connect with skilled candidates who are passionate about the industry.

LeafLink

Series C in 2020
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers, enabling streamlined ordering, communication, and administration of cannabis commerce. The software offers an online marketplace, customer relationship management, and order management tools to help brands, distributors, and retailers manage relationships, showcase product menus, track orders, and offer preferred pricing and discounts. It provides centralized workflows to reduce busywork and supports retailers in managing suppliers, inventories, and analytics across devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink serves a broad network across the United States and Canada, helping participants grow their business through consistent engagement and streamlined logistics.

LeafLink

Series B in 2019
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers, enabling streamlined ordering, communication, and administration of cannabis commerce. The software offers an online marketplace, customer relationship management, and order management tools to help brands, distributors, and retailers manage relationships, showcase product menus, track orders, and offer preferred pricing and discounts. It provides centralized workflows to reduce busywork and supports retailers in managing suppliers, inventories, and analytics across devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink serves a broad network across the United States and Canada, helping participants grow their business through consistent engagement and streamlined logistics.

Vangst

Series A in 2019
Vangst is a leading talent resource specifically focused on the cannabis industry, operating an online recruitment platform that connects job seekers with employers across the legal market. The company caters to a diverse range of staffing needs, from temporary gig work to full-time placements, and has established a reputation for successfully matching tens of thousands of cannabis professionals with prominent brands in the sector. With a commitment to navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the cannabis industry, Vangst utilizes its extensive network and industry expertise to facilitate effective recruitment. The platform serves various cannabis and ancillary businesses, enabling them to connect with skilled candidates who are passionate about the industry.

Vangst

Seed Round in 2018
Vangst is a leading talent resource specifically focused on the cannabis industry, operating an online recruitment platform that connects job seekers with employers across the legal market. The company caters to a diverse range of staffing needs, from temporary gig work to full-time placements, and has established a reputation for successfully matching tens of thousands of cannabis professionals with prominent brands in the sector. With a commitment to navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the cannabis industry, Vangst utilizes its extensive network and industry expertise to facilitate effective recruitment. The platform serves various cannabis and ancillary businesses, enabling them to connect with skilled candidates who are passionate about the industry.

LeafLink

Series A in 2017
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers, enabling streamlined ordering, communication, and administration of cannabis commerce. The software offers an online marketplace, customer relationship management, and order management tools to help brands, distributors, and retailers manage relationships, showcase product menus, track orders, and offer preferred pricing and discounts. It provides centralized workflows to reduce busywork and supports retailers in managing suppliers, inventories, and analytics across devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink serves a broad network across the United States and Canada, helping participants grow their business through consistent engagement and streamlined logistics.

Herb

Seed Round in 2017
Herb is an online news portal and community founded in 2006 in the United States, focusing on cannabis as both a medicine and a therapeutic herb. The company's platform aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding cannabis by promoting its benefits and facilitating a greater understanding of its use. Herb curates a wide range of cannabis-related products, experiences, and cultural content, serving as a reliable resource for enthusiasts seeking trustworthy information. By leveraging technology, Herb fosters a culture of discovery within the cannabis space, helping to integrate cannabis into mainstream conversations and practices.

LeafLink

Seed Round in 2017
LeafLink is a wholesale management platform that connects cannabis brands and retailers, enabling streamlined ordering, communication, and administration of cannabis commerce. The software offers an online marketplace, customer relationship management, and order management tools to help brands, distributors, and retailers manage relationships, showcase product menus, track orders, and offer preferred pricing and discounts. It provides centralized workflows to reduce busywork and supports retailers in managing suppliers, inventories, and analytics across devices. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, LeafLink serves a broad network across the United States and Canada, helping participants grow their business through consistent engagement and streamlined logistics.
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