Joe Medved

Partner at Lerer Hippeau

Joe Medved: Partner at Lerer Hippeau

Joe Medved is a Partner at Lerer Hippeau, a venture capital firm based in New York City.1 2 3 He focuses on early-stage investments in sectors like digital media, e-commerce, SaaS, and other tech-enabled businesses.2

Prior to joining Lerer Hippeau in 2015, Medved spent a decade as a Partner at SoftBank Capital, where he made early-stage digital media investments.1 2 3 Before that, he was an Associate at Constellation Ventures and worked in investment banking at J.P. Morgan's Tech, Media, and Telecom group.2 3

Medved received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Boston College and completed The General Course at the London School of Economics.2 3 In 2011, he was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of its 40 Under 40.2

Outside of investing, Medved is Co-Founder of the Digital Media VC/Corp Dev Connection and Chairman Emeritus of the New England Venture Network (NEVN).2 He is also an avid fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Guardians sports teams.4

Highlights

Jul 12 · youtube.com

Joe Medved: Partner at Lerer Hippeau - YouTube

Jun 6 · Inc.

Running Out of Runway? You Might Want to Consider an Extension ... - Inc.

Oct 18 · MarTech Series

Crossing Minds Secures $10 Million Series A Financing to Help Businesses - MarTech Series

Experience

Partner at Lerer Hippeau (2015 - Present)

Partner at SoftBank Capital (2005 - 2015), Associate at Constellation Ventures (2004 - 2005), Analyst and Associate at J.P. Morgan (1999 - 2004)

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance from Boston College (1995 - 1999), The General Course at London School of Economics and Political Science (1997 - 1998)