Eric Hippeau, Lerer Hippeau

Eric Hippeau, Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau, is a seed-first investor who primarily targets Pre-Seed. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Eric Hippeau

Eric Hippeau, Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau, is a seed-first investor who primarily targets Pre-Seed and Seed stages in Consumer, AI, Fintech, Enterprise, and SaaS, with typical check sizes ranging from $100K to $1M. His portfolio includes notable companies such as Warby Parker, Glossier, Allbirds, BuzzFeed, SeatGeek, and Zipline. Hippeau’s distinctive thesis centers on being the first institutional investor for founders with bold ideas, emphasizing hands-on operator support and a strong belief in New York’s startup ecosystem to nurture “zero-to-one” companies.

Eric Hippeau at a glance

Role
Managing Partner
Organization
Lerer Hippeau
Location
New York, New York, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
Media
Investments recorded
1

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What does Eric Hippeau invest in?
Eric Hippeau at Lerer Hippeau (New York, New York, United States) — sector focus: Media.
How do I contact Eric Hippeau?
Eric Hippeau's published profile links (website, LinkedIn or X where available) are listed on the StartupFundraising.com investor profile.
Where is Eric Hippeau based?
Eric Hippeau is based in New York, New York, United States.

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