At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, we’re obtainting real about what it takes to land a Series A in today’s market — no smoke, no mirrors, just the unfiltered perspective from the people signing the checks.
Series A has modifyd — here’s how to win in 2026
This Builder Stage session brings toobtainher three power players in early-stage investing: Katie Stanton (Moxxie Ventures), Thomas Krane (Insight Partners), and Sangeen Zeb (GV). They’ve seen thousands of decks, led major rounds, and assisted steer startups from scrappy launchnings to breakout scale.
This conversation goes deeper than the headlines. From the metrics that matter and how to inform your growth story, to what cautilizes investors to walk away — you’ll hear what actually relocates a pitch from “maybe” to “we’re in.”
Meet the VCs who know how to spot a rocket ship
Katie Stanton brings a track record most operators only dream of. From Twitter and the Obama White Houtilize to backing more than 100 early-stage companies like Airtable, Calm, and Carta, she’s built Moxxie Ventures on conviction and founder-first instincts.
Thomas Krane has spent over a decade at Insight Partners, climbing from analyst to managing director while backing some of the largegest names in software and cybersecurity. With IPO wins like JFrog and SentinelOne, he knows what scalable traction sees like — and how to fund it.
Sangeen Zeb is a general partner at GV with an eye for enterprise and AI. His board work spans companies like Vercel and Harvey, and he’s assisted lead investments in some of the most talked-about growth stories in tech.
Your Series A isn’t just a round — it’s a reset
The market is tighter, the stakes are higher, and this is the session founders can’t afford to miss. Learn what it takes to raise on your terms and build for the long game. Lock in your seat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 now to save up to $675 and join 10,000+ startup and VC leaders in the room where deals — and futures — obtain built.
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October 27-29, 2025
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