Lerer Hippeau Ventures News
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Lerer Hippeau closes $230M across two new funds; Ben Lerer is back | TechCrunch
Lerer Hippeau, a prominent New York venture capital firm, announced the launch of two new funds totaling $230 million: LH Seed VIII and LH Select IV. These funds aim to invest in pre-seed to Series C companies, with plans to make 40-45 investments in the seed fund. The firm has a history of investing in 400 companies since its inception in 2010. Alongside the new funds, Lerer Hippeau made management changes, with co-founder Ben Lerer returning full-time after selling Group Nine Media to Vox Media. The firm also promoted Graham Brown to managing partner and appointed Tanaz Mody as head of people. The fundraising environment has shifted, but Lerer Hippeau remains committed to a consistent investment strategy.
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Lerer Hippeau closes $230M across two new funds; Ben Lerer is back | TechCrunch
Lerer Hippeau, a prominent New York venture capital firm, announced the launch of two new funds totaling $230 million: LH Seed VIII and LH Select IV. These funds aim to invest in pre-seed, seed-stage, and Series A to C companies. The firm plans to make 40 to 45 investments in the seed fund and follow-on rounds in its portfolio companies. The announcement follows the firms previous unannounced funds totaling $215 million. Additionally, the firm has made management changes, with Ben Lerer returning full-time and Graham Brown promoted to managing partner. The firm is focusing on consistent investment strategies amid changing market conditions. The fundraising environment has been challenging, but Lerer Hippeaus established reputation and loyal limited partners have facilitated the process.
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Lerer Hippeau Ventures raises $28M fund for follow-on investments | TechCrunch
Lerer Hippeau Ventures, a seed investment firm, is expanding its investment strategy with a new $28 million fund called LHV Select. This fund will allow the firm to participate in later-stage funding rounds for startups, addressing the issue of running out of money to support companies after Series A rounds. The firm has historically focused on seed investments in New York-based startups, having invested in over 300 companies. LHV Select aims to provide continuity in investment by writing checks typically between $2 million and $3 million. The fund was revealed earlier this year through a regulatory filing, and four investments have already been made from it, though they remain undisclosed.
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NYC's Lerer Ventures Raising $30M Third Fund For Early-Stage Investments | TechCrunch
Lerer Ventures, a well-known seed stage venture capital firm based in New York, has announced the closing of its third fund, raising $36 million. This new fund surpasses its previous fund of $25 million raised in May 2011. Founded by Ken Lerer, the firm focuses on early-stage startups, particularly in the media sector, and has made around 85 investments to date. Notable portfolio companies include Appsfire, Birchbox, and Venmo. The firm has seen successful exits such as GroupMes acquisition by Skype for $41 million. The announcement of the new fund was made on October 24th, marking a significant step in the firms growth trajectory.
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