Term Sheets, Traction, and Tough Realities: Understanding the Series A Perspective at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Join us at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place from October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. We’ll have an open conversation about securing a Series A in the current environment—no tricks, just honest insights from those who hold the purse strings.

Navigating the Evolving Series A Landscape for 2026

This Builder Stage session will feature three key players in early-stage funding: Katie Stanton (Moxxie Ventures), Thomas Krane (Insight Partners), and Sangeen Zeb (GV). With their extensive backgrounds, they’ve evaluated numerous pitches, spearheaded major funding rounds, and steered startups from inception to outstanding success.

We’ll go deeper than the basics. Understand the essential metrics and growth stories, and learn why investors may lose interest—this is your opportunity to learn what converts a pitch from “maybe” to “let’s make it happen.”

Meet the VCs Skilled at Identifying a Rocket Ship

Katie Stanton has an incredible track record that many entrepreneurs look up to. With past roles at Twitter and in the Obama administration, coupled with investments in over 100 early-stage startups like Airtable, Calm, and Carta, she has built Moxxie Ventures around strong principles and a founder-first approach.

Thomas Krane has spent more than a decade at Insight Partners, progressing from analyst to managing director while backing some of the leading names in software and cybersecurity. His achievements include IPO successes with JFrog and SentinelOne, providing him with insights into what scalable growth entails—and how to fund it.

Sangeen Zeb serves as a general partner at GV, with a focus on enterprise and AI investments. His roles on the boards of companies like Vercel and Harvey, along with investments in some of the tech sector’s most talked-about growth stories, position him as a significant player in today’s landscape.

Reassessing Your Series A: More Than Just a Round—It’s a Reset

The investment environment is tough, and the stakes are high. This session is crucial for founders. Learn how to secure funding on your own terms while strategically planning for sustained success. Reserve your seat at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to potentially save up to $675 and connect with over 10,000 startup and VC executives where opportunities and futures are forged.