Ben Lerer

Ben Lerer

Managing Partner atLerer HippeauNew York City

Ben Lerer is a Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau. He focuses on investing in early stage founders in New York City.

What Ben can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atPre-seed, SeedCan lead the round
Email the firm[email protected]The firm's own inbox for founders.

Companies founded

Lerer Hippeau

Focus

early stagepre-seedseed-stageenterpriseconsumer

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Who is Ben Lerer?

Ben Lerer is a Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau. He focuses on investing in early stage founders in New York City.

How much does Ben Lerer invest?

Lerer Hippeau has not reported a check size. It invests at pre-seed, seed.

How do I pitch Ben Lerer?

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