Benjamin Lerer Overview
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- Group Nine Acqui...
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Chief Executive...
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B2C
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Benjamin Lerer General Information
Biography
Mr. Ben Lerer serves as Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau. Mr. Lerer served as Chief Executive Officer & Chairman at Group Nine Acquisition. He serves as a Board Member at Fetch Pet Insurance. He is a Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau, a position he has held since 2010. He serves as a Managing Partner at Lerer HIppeau and a Board Member at Vox Media. Previously, he was CEO and founder of Thrillist. He served on the board of Casper Sleep from July 2014 until its merger in January 2022. He holds a BS in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Contact Information
Address
- 568 Broadway, Floor 10
- New York, NY 10012
- United States
Benjamin Lerer Positions (4)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Alliance | Investor | Co-Founder | New York, NY | Fund of Funds | |
| Lerer Hippeau | Investor | Managing Partner | New York, NY | Venture Capital | |
| Thrillist Media Group | Company | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | New York, NY | Publishing | |
| Vox Media | Company | Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau & Board Member | Washington, DC | Media and Information Services (B2B) |
Benjamin Lerer Board Seats (3)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fetch Pet Insurance | Other Insurance | Privately Held (backing) | Private Equity-Backed | Bolingbrook, IL | |
| Group Nine Acquisition | Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) | Out of Business | Corporation | New York, NY | |
| Vox Media | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Washington, DC |
Benjamin Lerer Lead Partner on Deals (45)
Benjamin Lerer has been the lead partner on 45 deals. Their latest deal was with MotorMia, a automotive company. The deal was made for on 29-Oct-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| MotorMia | 29-Oct-2024 | Seed Round | Completed | Automotive | Scottsdale, AZ | |
| Daylight (Other Energy Services) | 17-Nov-2022 | Completed | Other Energy Services | Austin, TX | ||
| Dr. B | 16-Aug-2022 | Completed | Clinics/Outpatient Services | New York, NY | ||
| Ranger Station | 07-Jul-2022 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | New York, NY | ||
| Novel (Business/Productivity Software) | 05-Apr-2022 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | New York, NY | ||
| Nifty League | 01-Mar-2022 | Completed | Entertainment Software | Mill Valley, CA | ||
| Fetch Pet Insurance | 19-Oct-2020 | Completed | Other Insurance | Bolingbrook, IL | ||
| Air (Business/Productivity Software) | 26-Feb-2020 | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | New York, NY | ||
| Hungryroot | 30-Mar-2018 | Early Stage VC (Series B) | Completed | Specialty Retail | New York, NY | |
| Foxtrot | 23-Mar-2018 | Later Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Internet Retail | Chicago, IL |
Benjamin Lerer Network (424)
Board Members (28)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Giannuzzi | Fetch Pet Insurance | Sherbrooke Capital | Bolingbrook, IL | |
| Jennifer Wong | Group Nine Acquisition | Self | New York, NY | |
| Vox Media | Self | Washington, DC | ||
| Group Nine Acquisition | Self | New York, NY | ||
| Vox Media | Penske Media | Washington, DC |
Portfolio Executives (384)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Bunick | MotorMia | Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 29-Oct-2024 | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Udit Patel | Daylight (Other Energy Services) | Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer | 17-Nov-2022 | Austin, TX |
| Daylight (Other Energy Services) | Co-Chief Technology Officer | 17-Nov-2022 | Austin, TX | |
| Daylight (Other Energy Services) | Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 17-Nov-2022 | Austin, TX | |
| Daylight (Other Energy Services) | Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer & President | 17-Nov-2022 | Austin, TX |
Fund Team Members (12)
| Name | Investor | Fund | Fund Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Hippeau | Lerer Hippeau | Lerer Hippeau Ventures Select Fund | New York, NY |
| Andrea Hippeau | Lerer Hippeau | Lerer Hippeau Ventures V | New York, NY |
| Lerer Hippeau | New York, NY | ||
| Lerer Hippeau | New York, NY | ||
| Lerer Hippeau | New York, NY |
Benjamin Lerer Affiliated Funds (6)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lerer Ventures II | Lerer Hippeau | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2011 | ||||
| Lerer Hippeau Ventures Select Fund | Lerer Hippeau | Venture - General | Closed | 2017 | ||||
| Lerer Hippeau Ventures V | Lerer Hippeau | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2015 | ||||
| Lerer Hippeau IX | Lerer Hippeau | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2025 | ||||
| Lerer Hippeau Ventures IV | Lerer Hippeau | Venture Capital - Early Stage | Closed | 2014 |
Benjamin Lerer Advisory Roles (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigger Media | Investor | Advisor | New York, NY | Venture Capital |
Benjamin Lerer FAQs
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Who is Benjamin Lerer?
Mr. Ben Lerer serves as Managing Partner at Lerer Hippeau.
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How much does Benjamin Lerer typically invest?
Benjamin Lerer's median deal size is .
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What is Benjamin Lerer’s main position?
Benjamin Lerer’s primary position is Chief Executive Officer & Chairman.
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How many active board seats does Benjamin Lerer hold?
Benjamin Lerer holds 3 board seats including Fetch Pet Insurance, Group Nine Acquisition, and Vox Media.
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