TechCrunch will block Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29, 2025. If you are aiming for a big fundraising goal, you will be leaning on this session on October 29th at Builders Stage. The three powerhouse voices in ventures and AI-driven innovations share what they really need to close out the major round long before they're in the room with investors.
Why this session is important
Raising late capital is beyond achieving revenue targets. It involves telling the right stories, tracking the right metrics, and building complex relationships over time. Expect keen insights, honest reflections and practical frameworks that founders can apply now to secure meaningful funding.
Meet experts who will guide the next wave of growth
CEO and co-founder Andrea Thomaz, hardworking robotics – a pioneer scaling AI hardware startup in social robots. Reshaping healthcare workers with co-robotics. Founder's perspective on building Investor Trust.
Zeya Yang, Partner, IVP – Former product leader at A16Z, Plaid and Dropbox. We invest in AI-Native startups such as Graphite, Macro, and Tennr.
Lila Preston, Growth Stocks Leader, Head of Generation Investment Management – Scaling the company focused on impact since 2004. Board member of Nature's Fynd and Pivot Bio. It brings a global financial and mission-driven perspective.
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San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025