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. No smoke, no mirrors, just straight talk from the people signing the checks.

Series A has changed — here’s how to win in 2026

Series A has changed — here’s how to win

This Builder Stage session brings together Katie Stanton ( Moxxie Ventures ), Thomas Krane ( Insight Partners ), and Sangeen Zeb ( GV ). They’ve seen thousands of decks, led major rounds, and helped steer startups from scrappy beginnings to breakout scale.

You’ll hear what actually moves a pitch from “maybe” to “we’re in,” including the metrics that matter, how to tell your growth story, and what causes investors to walk away.

Meet the VCs who know how to spot

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