Current Firm
Lerer Hippeau
Investments
6+ companies
Focus
Consumer, AI
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.
Eric Hippeau is a Managing Partner, Lerer Hippeau at Lerer Hippeau, based in New York, NY.
Eric's investment focus spans Consumer, AI, Fintech, Deeptech, Enterprise, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments in Eric's portfolio include Allbirds, BuzzFeed, ClassDojo, Glossier, SeatGeek and 1 other companies. These companies reflect a pattern of backing high-potential startups across their focus sectors.
Eric Hippeau is a Managing Partner, Lerer Hippeau at Lerer Hippeau, based in New York, NY. Their investment focus includes Consumer, AI, Fintech.
Eric Hippeau focuses on investments in Consumer, AI, Fintech, Deeptech, Enterprise, SaaS through Lerer Hippeau. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
Eric Hippeau's notable portfolio investments include BuzzFeed, ClassDojo, SeatGeek, Zipline, Allbirds. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
Eric Hippeau is currently at Lerer Hippeau, headquartered in New York, NY, serving as Managing Partner, Lerer Hippeau.