TechCrunch's 2025 has become a reality about what it takes to land Series A in today's market in 2025, which will take place on October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
Series A has been changed – this is how to win in 2026
This builder stage session brings together three power players for early stage investments. Katistanton (Moxxie Ventures), Thomas Krane (Insight Partners), and Sangeen Zeb (GV). They looked at thousands of decks, led major rounds and helped lead the startups from a crude start to breakout scale.
This conversation is deeper than the headline. From important metrics to how you tell your growth story to what makes investors leave, you'll hear what actually drives the pitch from “probably” to “we're in.”
Meet VCs who know how to find a rocket ship
Katie Stanton brings a track record that only most operators dream of. From Twitter and the Obama White House to supporting over 100 early stage companies, including Airtable, Calm and Carta, she built the Moxxie venture with convictions and founder-first instinct.
Thomas Crane spent more than a decade at Insight Partners, ascending from analyst to managing director, helping out some of the biggest names in software and cybersecurity. With IPOs like JFrog and Sentinelone winning, he knows what scalable traction looks like and how to fund it.
Sangeen Zeb is GV's general partner, Enters for Enterprise and AI. His board spans companies like Vercel and Harvey, leading investments in some of the most talked about growth stories in technology.
Your Series A is not just a round – it's a reset
The market is tougher and has higher interests, which is a session that founders cannot afford to overlook. You'll learn what you need to raise your requirements and build for a long game. Lock into your TechCrunch seat to destroy 2025, save up to $675, join over 10,000 startups and VC leaders, join the room where trading and futures are made.
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San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025