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Founders · techcrunch.com · Thursday, 6 August 2026

Lightspeed hires Instagram star to turn creators into deal‑sourcing partners

Lightspeed Venture Partners added Claire Zau, a seed investor with a massive Instagram and TikTok following, to run its new creator‑focused sourcing arm and co‑host the Lightwork show. The move signals a shift toward "creator‑investor" roles as VCs chase trust with Gen‑Z founders before writing checks.

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