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Lerer Hippeau: Invited Member
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Invited Member — Apex Ecosystem

Lerer Hippeau

Apex Member Partner — New York City, USA

Apex Business Group Worldwide presents Lerer Hippeau — Lerer Hippeau backs consumer-facing technology companies from NYC since 2010. Portfolio includes Warby Parker, Casper, Allbirds, Glossier, and BuzzFeed — companies that defined the direct-to-consumer... Connecting visionary founders with the global Apex ecosystem across 80+ countries.

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Apex is a living ecosystem — one of its kind. A decentralized, member-owned global business platform across 80+ countries where preferred venture partners such as Lerer Hippeau can explore early-stage innovation quietly and selectively, while founders showcase on their MySite and gain clarity on what long-term investors truly seek. No middleman. By members, for members.

Invited Member
Lerer Hippeau

Lerer Hippeau backs consumer-facing technology companies from NYC since 2010. Portfolio includes Warby Parker, Casper, Allbirds, Glossier, and BuzzFeed — companies that defined the direct-to-consumer revolution.

Lerer Hippeau combines deep sector expertise with hands-on operational support, helping founders navigate scaling complexities. The firm's team brings decades of experience across technology and finance.

Based in New York City, USA, Lerer Hippeau is embedded in the local ecosystem, providing portfolio companies with talent, customers, and co-investors that accelerate growth.

Mission: Consumer-facing technology — Warby Parker, Casper, Allbirds, Glossier. NYC's brand-building VC.
www.lererhippeau.com
New York City, USA
Key Figures
$500K–$5M
Ticket Size
Seed & Series A
Investment Focus
United States
Geographic Focus
Consumer & Brand
Core Theme
D2C
Core Theme
VC Fund
Investment Vehicle
Warby Parker
Track Record
Invited
Apex Role

"Consumer-facing technology — Warby Parker, Casper, Allbirds, Glossier. NYC's brand-building VC."

— Lerer Hippeau
Startup Application

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Aligned with Lerer Hippeau's investment focus. Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit. Registration is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.

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Precondition: You must be an Apex Participant to submit this application. Registration at myapex.me is complimentary and includes 2 Golden Ads.
Your unique Apex Participant ID. You receive this upon registration at myapex.me. Required to submit.
1. Founder & Company Information
Basic information about you and your startup.
Describe what your company does in one sentence.
"Lerer Hippeau — $500K–$5M, Seed & Series A. Consumer & Brand and D2C." — Lerer Hippeau
What draws you to Lerer Hippeau's investment approach and New York City, USA ecosystem?
2. Problem & Technology
What are you building and why does it matter?
What is the problem, why is it important, and who suffers from it?
"$500K–$5M investments. Seed & Series A. Consumer & Brand, D2C, and more." — Lerer Hippeau
Lerer Hippeau invests in technology. Describe your innovation, market opportunity, and growth potential.
3. Market & Traction
How big is the opportunity and what have you achieved so far?
Users, revenue, partnerships, pilots, LOIs, notable milestones.
4. Funding & Investment
Lerer Hippeau invests $500K–$5M at seed and Series A in consumer brands and D2C companies.
"New York City, USA. Warby Parker. Building the future." — Lerer Hippeau
What draws you to Lerer Hippeau's investment approach and New York City, USA ecosystem?
5. Additional Information
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Apex Business Group Worldwide SL (abc-worldwide.com/ecosystem) does not act as an investment broker, placement agent, or funding intermediary. Alpha Academy — Club Society Multiverses (abc-worldwide.com/alphaacademy) does not represent Lerer Hippeau or any investor. Lerer Hippeau is an invited member of the Apex Ecosystem. Submission does not guarantee review, response, or investment.

Lerer Hippeau may browse submitted applications at their sole discretion. All participation is voluntary and non-binding. Apex does not sell applicant data. This project is part of Apex Master Expos.

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