Jerry Lu
VCPartner, Maveron
Consumer media, creator economy, and social commerce investor
San Francisco, CA4 notable investments
SeedSeries A
ConsumerMediaCommerceMarketplaces
Background
Jerry Lu is a Partner at Maveron with a BS and MS from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Wharton. He began his career at Google, helping launch YouTube's first paid subscription businesses (YouTube Red, YouTube TV, YouTube Music), then operated at Spate (YC-backed consumer trends startup) and invested at Advancit Capital. At Maveron he focuses on companies at the intersection of content, commerce, and culture, with a particular interest in interactive media and creator platforms.
Investment Thesis
Tech-enabled consumer companies shaping consumer behavior and the future of media and pop culture.
Investment Focus
Stages
SeedSeries A
Sectors
ConsumerMediaCommerceMarketplaces
Based in: San Francisco, CA (North America)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026