"This Builder Stage session brings together Katie Stanton ( Moxxie Ventures), Thomas Krane ( Insight Partners), and Sangeen Zeb ( GV). They've seen thousands of decks, led major rounds, and helped steer startups from scrappy beginnings to breakout scale. You'll hear what actually moves a pitch from "maybe" to "we're in," including the metrics that matter, how to tell your growth story, and what causes investors to walk away."
"Katie Stanton: From Twitter and the Obama White House to backing 100+ early-stage companies including Airtable, Calm, and Carta, Stanton built Moxxie Ventures on conviction and founder-first instincts. Thomas Krane: Managing director at Insight Partners, Krane has backed major software and cybersecurity names like JFrog and SentinelOne, and knows how to identify scalable traction. Sangeen Zeb: General partner at GV, Zeb focuses on enterprise and AI startups, serving on boards including Vercel and Harvey while leading investments in some of tech's most talked-about growth stories."
"At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 - October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco - get the unfiltered perspective on landing a Series A in today's market. No smoke, no mirrors, just straight talk from the people signing the checks. The Series A landscape is tighter, stakes are higher, and this session offers a rare, hands-on look at how to raise on your terms and build for the long game."
Series A investing now requires clearer evidence of traction and scalable growth. Investors prioritize measurable metrics that demonstrate repeatable customer acquisition and product-market fit. Founders must articulate a concise growth narrative showing how capital will accelerate expansion and improve unit economics. Common investor deal-breakers include vague metrics, unconvincing growth stories, and misaligned long-term strategy. Experienced investors with enterprise and AI focus look for conviction, founder-first instincts, and signals of scalable traction when deciding to lead or join a round.
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