Eric Hippeau
Managing Partner·Lerer Hippeau
Bio
Professional summary
Eric Hippeau is a Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau, an early-stage venture firm based in New York. The official firm team page lists him as Managing Partner and indicates he has been with the firm since 2010. Public third-party profiles describe his background as a media and technology operator and investor, including prior roles as CEO of The Huffington Post, Chairman and CEO of Ziff-Davis, and Managing Partner at SoftBank Capital. His background suggests particular relevance for founders working at the intersection of media, consumer internet, commerce, and technology-enabled distribution.
Investment focus
Stage, sector, and overall fit
Stage
Sector
Thesis
Notable companies
Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed
How to approach
Framing and angles for outreach
Pitch framing
Emphasize founder-market fit, New York ecosystem relevance, and distribution or media/consumer insight if applicable.
Partneralization hooks
- 1Reference his long operating background across media, internet, and venture capital.
- 2Mention Lerer Hippeau's New York early-stage network if relevant.
Recent signals
What the partner has said or done recently
Lerer Hippeau team page lists Eric Hippeau as Managing Partner since 2010.
Lerer Hippeau homepage includes a recent team-news item referencing Managing Partner Eric Hippeau on CNBC.
Background
Career, education, and skills
Career history
- Lerer HippeauManaging Partner & Co-Founder2010 – Present
- The Huffington PostCEOUnknown – Unknown
- Ziff Davis CommunicationsCEOUnknown – Unknown
Education
- Sorbonne UniversityUnknown, Unknown
Skills
Languages
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