Current Firm
Lerer Hippeau
Investments
8+ companies
Focus
Consumer, AI
About Ben Lerer
Eric Hippeau brings an unusual combination of media operating experience as former CEO of The Huffington Post and venture capital expertise from SoftBank Capital, making him particularly valuable for founders building digital content and distribution businesses. Unlike most VCs who only invest, he co-founded major media brands like NowThis Media and serves as chairman of RebelMouse, giving him hands-on experience building the infrastructure of digital publishing.
Focus Areas
ConsumerAIFintechDeeptechEnterpriseSaaS
Investment Stage
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+
Notable Investments
Kenneth Lerer
Ben Lerer
BuzzFeed
ClassDojo
SeatGeek
Zipline
Allbirds
Glossier