Unlocking Series C+ Success: Cathy Gao Shares the Essential Playbook at TechCrunch All Stage

Fundraising at the growth stage is on the rise once more, but the landscape has significantly evolved. Join us at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, where we will feature an expert well-versed in these new market dynamics: Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures.

Gao has been instrumental in supporting emerging startups like Culture Amp, Gem, Sword Health, and EliseAI. With her background as both an investor and an operator, she brings critical insights to the table. At Gusto, she played a vital role in scaling operations after the Series B funding. Currently, she advises founders on how to maneuver through the intricacies of today’s competitive market.

Seize the opportunity to gain from Cathy’s expert insights, and register to attend All Stage today. For a limited time, we are offering discounted tickets for both Founders and Investors, bringing prices down to $155 and $250 respectively as the event date approaches.

This isn’t merely theoretical — these are the strategies that work today

In her session titled “The New Rules of Growth-Stage Fundraising: How to Win at Raising a Series C & Beyond,” Gao will delve into how generative AI is transforming later-stage funding and why many founders continue to face challenges in adapting. She will share what top investors are truly looking for in current deals, how to polish your pitch, and where to focus your efforts if you’re aiming to raise $30 million or more.

Whether you’re heading a thriving AI company or striving to stay relevant in this competitive landscape, this is a session you cannot afford to miss.

TechCrunch All Stage lasts just one day, but the knowledge you acquire will drive your growth

TechCrunch All Stage 2025 will take place on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, hosted by Fidelity Private Shares. Expect a full day filled with practical insights for founders, essential lessons, and engaging discussions with investors at all stages of scaling.

Bring along your co-founder, your finance lead, or even your future term sheet. Just make sure you catch Cathy. Register now and enjoy over 60% off your tickets.