Megan Lightcap

Megan Lightcap

VC

Partner, Creator Fund, Slow Ventures

Leads Slow's $60M Creator Fund investments

New York, USA$1Mโ€“$3M checks
Pre-SeedSeed
MediaConsumerCommerceMarketplaces

Background

Megan Lightcap is a Partner at Slow Ventures leading the $60 million Creator Fund, which she helped build alongside Sam Lessin starting in 2022. She previously held roles at consumer investment firm L Catterton and as Head of Finance and Strategy at Olive (April 2020โ€“April 2022). She writes Slow Upload, a newsletter on creator economy trends. She holds a BS in Finance from the University of Virginia.

Investment Thesis

Backs influencers who think like founders; seeks creators with high-value verticals who can build durable businesses beyond content.

Investment Focus

Stages

Pre-SeedSeed

Typical check: $1Mโ€“$3M

Sectors

MediaConsumerCommerceMarketplaces

Based in: New York, USA (North America)

Last updated: Jun 11, 2026