Fizz Alleges VC Jerry Lu Leaked Secrets to Competitor Sidechat

WHO:

Techmeme - Fizz, a college social app, and Jerry Lu, a venture capitalist at Maveron.

TechCrunch - Fizz and its rival, Sidechat.

WHAT:

Techmeme - Fizz accuses Jerry Lu of leaking confidential information to Sidechat.

TechCrunch - Fizz has expanded its lawsuit against Sidechat, alleging unfair competition practices.

WHERE:

Techmeme - The events involve Fizz and Sidechat, both of which are college-focused social apps.

WHEN:

Techmeme - The alleged meeting between Fizz and Jerry Lu occurred in 2022.

WHY:

TechCrunch - Fizz claims that the confidential information shared by Jerry Lu was obtained during a fundraising meeting.

HOW:

TechCrunch - The lawsuit alleges that Jerry Lu shared confidential information with a competing startup, Sidechat, after meeting with Fizz.

(UPDATED July 10, 2026 19:26 UTC)

Fizz, a college social app, has expanded its lawsuit against rival Sidechat, alleging unfair competition practices and accusing venture capitalist Jerry Lu of leaking confidential information obtained during a fundraising meeting. The lawsuit claims that Lu shared this sensitive information with Sidechat following a meeting with Fizz in 2022. Both Fizz and Sidechat are focused on the college demographic, and this legal battle highlights the competitive landscape of social apps targeting students.