Lerer Hippeau is an early-stage venture capital firm based in New York City, founded in 2010 by Kenneth Lerer, Ben Lerer, and Eric Hippeau. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments across both enterprise and consumer sectors, focusing on companies with strong product vision, customer insight, and brand-building potential. Since its inception, Lerer Hippeau has invested in over 400 startups, including notable companies like Allbirds, Warby Parker, ZenBusiness, MIRROR, and Zipline.

The firm is known for its hands-on approach, providing founders with the necessary support and resources to build successful, long-term businesses. Lerer Hippeau has also been recognized for its commitment to diversity, adopting the Diversity Term Sheet Rider to promote inclusivity in its investments.