Lerer Hippeau: The NYC Seed Firm That Bet on Consumer and B2B Before Everyone Else
Lerer Hippeau is one of NYC's most active seed firms, with backing of Warby Parker, Allbirds, Casper, and hundreds more. Here's how the firm operates in 2026.
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