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in TechCrunch confuses 2025It took place in San Francisco’s western Moscon from October 27-29, and is genuine about what it takes to land Series A in today’s market.

Series A has been changed – this is how to win in 2026

this Builder Stage Session Gather three power players with early stage investment: Katie Stanton (Moxxie Ventures), Thomas Tap (Insight Partner), and Sangenzeb (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 It brings you a track record that 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 Tap He has spent over 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 He is the general partner of GV, with the eyes of both 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 a higher interest, 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. Your lock TechCrunch seats will be confused in 2025 Save up to $675, join over 10,000 startups and VC leaders, and join rooms where trading and futures are made.