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 Publishing

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.

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.

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.

Brit +

Series C in 2017
Brit + Co is a media company serving a large online audience of women with a creative spirit. It operates a digital platform and related experiences that combine editorial content, tutorials, and shopping, connecting users with makers, designers, chefs, and inventors to foster creativity. The company offers do-it-yourself project kits and a curated line of products, with content distributed via its app, website, and social channels to inspire, educate, and entertain a digitally connected community.

PureWow

Seed Round in 2015
PureWow is a digital lifestyle publication for women, delivering daily content across fashion, beauty, home, wellness, money, tech, food, books, travel, and more. The platform provides interest- and location-specific editions to personalize the reader experience, including local editions in major markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas and the Hamptons, as well as topic-driven editions. Readers access content across multiple channels, including its website, mobile, email newsletters, and social and video formats. PureWow aims to elevate everyday life by presenting curated discoveries and practical recommendations that cater to contemporary women's interests.

Tracksmith

Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2013, Tracksmith is an American sports apparel brand specializing in performance athletic wear. The company offers a range of products including tops, bottoms, and accessories designed specifically for runners. Tracksmith's apparel is known for its classic, functional designs and is available through specialty running stores and online platforms across North America, Europe, and Australia.

Storybird

Series A in 2013
Storybird Inc. operates an online platform that allows writers, readers, and artists to create, read, and share visual stories. Founded in 2009 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company curates artwork from illustrators and animators worldwide, inspiring users of all ages to develop their narratives. The platform serves as a storytelling community for families, friends, teachers, students, and both amateur and professional writers. With over 5 million members, Storybird has facilitated the creation of approximately 15 million stories, which have been read for several billion minutes. More than 400,000 educators utilize the platform to foster writing and reading skills among their students. Through its simple tools, Storybird enables users to build digital books quickly, discover new authors, and engage with a vibrant community of passionate young writers and readers.

Brit +

Series A in 2013
Brit + Co is a media company serving a large online audience of women with a creative spirit. It operates a digital platform and related experiences that combine editorial content, tutorials, and shopping, connecting users with makers, designers, chefs, and inventors to foster creativity. The company offers do-it-yourself project kits and a curated line of products, with content distributed via its app, website, and social channels to inspire, educate, and entertain a digitally connected community.

RebelMouse

Seed Round in 2012
RebelMouse, Inc. is a social media aggregator and digital publishing platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York City. The platform enables brands, media companies, and individuals to create engaging content experiences that foster community building and audience growth across various social media channels. RebelMouse's innovative approach transcends conventional content management by liberating content across multiple sites, apps, and advertisements. It enhances audience engagement through intelligent recommendations, real-time trending alerts, and social calls to action. The company has been instrumental in generating significant online traffic for various publishers, including Axios and The Dodo, while also revitalizing established brands like PAPER Magazine. Additionally, RebelMouse assists organizations, such as United Airlines, in adopting media-centric strategies to enhance their online presence.

Group Commerce

Series C in 2012
Group Commerce is a leading platform tailored for publishers aiming to excel in e-commerce. Established in 2010, the company provides a comprehensive enterprise-grade solution that addresses the distinct needs of brands and media companies. Its platform functions as a command center for publishers' e-commerce initiatives, facilitating vital operations such as payment processing, customer service, merchant sourcing, and merchandising strategy. Group Commerce distinguishes itself by offering extensive professional services and expertise to ensure publishers can thrive in the e-commerce landscape. The company serves a diverse client base, which includes prominent names like Boston.com, CBS Local, Chegg.com, DailyCandy, Hearst Publications, Meredith Corporation, and the New York Times, among others.

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 and editing process through user-friendly design and development of web-based applications. Editorially aims to support writers at every stage, from initial inspiration to publication, by providing tools that facilitate collaboration and enhance usability. The team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds in writing, editing, publishing, design, and engineering, enabling a practical approach to product development. By valuing clear communication and interdisciplinary roles, Editorially emphasizes the connection between effective writing and robust software development, fostering an environment that encourages agile methodologies and iterative improvements.

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.

Spanfeller Media Group

Series B in 2011
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a content-focused media company based in New York, founded in 2010. It operates notable online platforms, including The Daily Meal, which specializes in food-related content, and The Active Times, dedicated to sports and fitness. The company aims to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and monetization of premium content by leveraging its expertise in digital media. Spanfeller Media Group offers a range of services, including content creation, digital content aggregation, curation, and online advertising revenue generation. Additionally, the company is focused on launching new websites that cater to niche vertical content areas that lack dominant players in the market.

Visual Revenue

Seed Round in 2011
Founded in 2010, Visual Revenue, Inc. is a company that develops a real-time predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing editorial decision-making in data-driven newsrooms. The platform provides tools that support human editors by delivering real-time recommendations and measuring social media success, thereby facilitating content discovery for media organizations. By reducing the complexity of content management, Visual Revenue enables publishers to engage their audiences more effectively while preserving their unique editorial voice. The company's focus is on empowering editors rather than replacing them, ensuring that editorial judgment remains central to the content creation process. In 2013, Visual Revenue was acquired by Outbrain.

OnSwipe

Venture Round in 2011
OnSwipe is a platform designed to enhance the presentation of content and advertising for publishers on touch-enabled devices through web browsers. The company enables media publishers to create visually appealing and interactive experiences that mimic the functionality of native applications and websites. By addressing the increasing demand for optimized content on tablets and other touch devices, OnSwipe simplifies the publishing process, allowing media companies to effectively engage their audiences in a magazine-like format. This focus on improving user experience positions OnSwipe as a valuable solution in an evolving digital landscape.

Group Commerce

Series B in 2011
Group Commerce is a leading platform tailored for publishers aiming to excel in e-commerce. Established in 2010, the company provides a comprehensive enterprise-grade solution that addresses the distinct needs of brands and media companies. Its platform functions as a command center for publishers' e-commerce initiatives, facilitating vital operations such as payment processing, customer service, merchant sourcing, and merchandising strategy. Group Commerce distinguishes itself by offering extensive professional services and expertise to ensure publishers can thrive in the e-commerce landscape. The company serves a diverse client base, which includes prominent names like Boston.com, CBS Local, Chegg.com, DailyCandy, Hearst Publications, Meredith Corporation, and the New York Times, among others.

Spanfeller Media Group

Series A in 2010
Spanfeller Media Group, Inc. is a content-focused media company based in New York, founded in 2010. It operates notable online platforms, including The Daily Meal, which specializes in food-related content, and The Active Times, dedicated to sports and fitness. The company aims to revolutionize the creation, sharing, and monetization of premium content by leveraging its expertise in digital media. Spanfeller Media Group offers a range of services, including content creation, digital content aggregation, curation, and online advertising revenue generation. Additionally, the company is focused on launching new websites that cater to niche vertical content areas that lack dominant players in the market.

Group Commerce

Series A in 2010
Group Commerce is a leading platform tailored for publishers aiming to excel in e-commerce. Established in 2010, the company provides a comprehensive enterprise-grade solution that addresses the distinct needs of brands and media companies. Its platform functions as a command center for publishers' e-commerce initiatives, facilitating vital operations such as payment processing, customer service, merchant sourcing, and merchandising strategy. Group Commerce distinguishes itself by offering extensive professional services and expertise to ensure publishers can thrive in the e-commerce landscape. The company serves a diverse client base, which includes prominent names like Boston.com, CBS Local, Chegg.com, DailyCandy, Hearst Publications, Meredith Corporation, and the New York Times, among others.

Vook

Seed Round in 2010
Vook, formerly known as Pronoun, is a publishing company offering digital and print book creation, distribution, cover design, and copy editing services. They leverage technology and data to assist authors in publishing swiftly, marketing effectively, and retaining creative and financial autonomy over their works.
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