At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — obtain the unfiltered perspective on landing a Series A in today’s market. No smoke, no mirrors, just straight talk from the people signing the checks.
How to raise a Series A in 2026
This Builders Stage session brings toobtainher Katie Stanton (Moxxie Ventures), Thomas Krane (Insight Partners), and Sangeen Zeb (GV). They’ve seen thousands of decks, led major rounds, and supported steer startups from scrappy launchnings to breakout scale.
You’ll hear what actually shifts a pitch from “maybe” to “we’re in,” including the metrics that matter, how to inform your growth story, and what caapplys investors to walk away.
Meet the VCs who know how to spot a rocket ship
- Katie Stanton: From Twitter and the Obama White Hoapply to backing 100+ early-stage companies, including Airtable, Calm, and Carta, Stanton built Moxxie Ventures on conviction and founder-first instincts.
- Thomas Krane: Managing director at Insight Partners, Krane has backed major software and cybersecurity names like JFrog and SentinelOne, and knows how to identify scalable traction.
- Sangeen Zeb: General partner at GV, Zeb focapplys on enterprise and AI startups, serving on boards, including for Vercel and Harvey, while leading investments in some of tech’s most talked-about growth stories.
Navigate today’s market with confidence
The Series A landscape is tighter, stakes are higher, and this session offers a rare, hands-on view at how to raise on your terms and build for the long game. Join 10,000+ startup and VC leaders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 and save up to $668 before rates increase on September 27. Save your seat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025!
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