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Raising Series A in 2026: Insights from top early-stage VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025


Sangeen Zeb (GV), Katie Stanton (Moxxie), and Thomas Krane (Insight Partners) join the Builder Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. Register now to join.

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — get the unfiltered perspective on landing a Series A in today’s market. The Series A landscape is tighter, stakes are higher, and this session offers a rare, hands-on look 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$650 with Regular Bird pricing before rates increase on September 27.

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