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Fizz Sues VC for Leaking Secrets to Rival Sidechat

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

College social app Fizz expanded its lawsuit against Sidechat, alleging a Maveron VC shared confidential info from a fundraising meeting with the rival. The suit claims the VC disclosed Fizz's metrics and strategy to Sidechat. Fizz seeks damages and an injunction.

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The case highlights the murky ethics of venture capital, where confidential data can become a competitive weapon.
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