Fizz has expanded its lawsuit against rival Sidechat, alleging that Jerry Lu of Maveron shared confidential data collected during a fundraising meeting in March 2022 with the competing platform. The claim follows a series of accusations from 2023 that Sidechat disrupted Fizz’s campus rollouts, circulated rumors of security breaches, and paid students to delete the app.

The filing details how Lu met with Fizz founders Teddy Solomon and Ashton Cofer to review non‑public information, including growth plans, user metrics, благ and fundraising efforts. After the meeting, Lu reportedly forwarded notes to Flower Ave Inc., Sidechat’s parent company, and cinnamon. Lu’s investment in Sidechat’s second seed round in October 2023 is highlighted, though the amount remains undisclosed.

The case casts doubt on the integrity of venture capitalists who act as intermediaries between startups. Investors may now scrutinize due‑diligence processes more closely, fearing inadvertent leakage of competitive intelligence. The lawsuit also signals to university administrations that campus‑based social apps may face increased regulatory pressure.

Stakeholders in the college‑tech sector should monitor how this dispute shapes VC‑startup dynamics and whether other firms will выполнить legal safeguards to protect proprietary data.