As an investor, you know you need to keep your pipeline primed, and one of the best places to find early-stage startups with promising portfolio potential is, you guessed it, TechCrunch Disrupt.
TechCrunch is here to help: Let’s take a look at all the ways Disrupt can boost your pipeline and keep deals coming after the conference ends.
Investor Opportunities at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Let's start here: Buy an Investor Pass and save $600. Not only will you get in, you'll also get a ticket to an invitation-only reception, and a list of all the Startup Battlefield 200 companies for easy follow-up.
For those of you who aren't familiar with the Startup Battlefield 200, it's our vetted, hand-picked selection of early-stage startups that are on a fast track to making a huge impact on the world. They'll be exhibiting at the expo, and the top 20 of those 200 will go head-to-head in the Startup Battlefield competition, pitching on the Disrupt stage in front of TechCrunch editors, top VCs, and entrepreneurs for a $100,000 non-equity prize.
This is an unparalleled opportunity for investors looking to fund early-stage startups that have been approved by TechCrunch. Startup Battlefield alumni include more than 1,300 companies that have raised more than $29 billion.
Networking with VCs and founders
Whether you're looking for early-stage startup founders to expand your portfolio or other investors to expand your network, you'll find plenty of ways to connect on Disrupt.
Come visit the Deal Flow Café, a networking area connecting investors and founders, hang out in the TechCrunch+ Lounge and explore promising companies. Last year's event saw over 20,000 scheduled meetings.
The investor reception is a great place to mingle with other VCs. This cocktail reception is open to Investor Pass holders only and is always full of great conversation and networking.
Stop by the Startup Pavilion or Scaleup exhibitors to meet pre- and post-Series A companies from around the world showcasing their latest innovations.
Disrupt Braindates allow you to connect one-on-one or in small groups quickly on the topics that matter most to you. Host your own topic or join one that piques your interest.
Learn from VC leaders
Check out all the investors speaking at Disrupt, and we'll be adding even more in the coming weeks: Meet some of the VC leaders speaking at Disrupt:
Vinod Khosla, Founder and Managing Director, Khosla Ventures; Navin Chaddha, Managing Director, Mayfield Fund; Arvind Purushotham, Managing Director, Citi Ventures; Rudina Seseri, Founder and Managing Partner, Glasswing Ventures; Santeen Seb, Partner, Google Ventures
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 will take place October 28-30 in San Francisco. Drive deal flow, strengthen your pipeline, and grow your network. Buy an Investor Pass now and save up to $600. Prices will increase soon.