Thanks in large part to AI and the speed at which startups are scaling, venture capital is in a state of flux, from who provides the funding, to how it’s deployed, to what happens when a company is ultimately ready to go public. StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, held October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, will bring together investors, institutional LPs, family office managers, and market experts for an afternoon of candid conversations about where capital is going, how the money managers behind venture capital feel about the deal frenzy on the ground, and what founders and VCs need to understand about the new funding landscape.
The only way to participate in these special in-depth sessions is through your Disrupt Investor Pass. Built for investors, StrictlyVC’s sessions provide an in-depth look at the rapidly changing landscape and the forces shaping what’s next. Get $200 off your Investor Pass when you register by September 25th at 11:59pm PT.
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October 14th
3:00pm – 3:45pm PT | Networking, drinks and snacks
3:45pm – 4:50pm PT | StrictlyVC Conversation
4:50pm – 6:00pm PT | Drinks and Networking
Start with networking
Enjoy drinks and snacks starting at 3pm PT. You will have 45 minutes to connect with fellow investors, founders, and venture leaders before the conversation begins. Even after the program is over, continue to socialize over drinks.
Dive into a candid session
Visit the Disrupt Agenda to learn about all StrictlyVC sessions and speakers, plus over 200 sessions, roundtables and breakout sessions across all six industry stages.
New rules for listing
Ryan Flanagan, ICR
The IPO window is reopening, but the strategy has changed. Founders and investors face a tougher path to public markets, with heightened expectations for growth, governance, and credibility. Join ICR’s Ryan Flanagan for a candid conversation about why today’s companies are ready for an IPO, the important decisions made years before going public, and how to position your company for success in a more disciplined market.
A new power player: How family offices are reshaping venture investing
Bruce K. Lee, Kiebeck Capital Management, and Dave Sachse, Sachse Family Fund
Family offices have become one of the fastest-growing sources of startup capital, often moving faster and investing more flexibly than traditional institutions, but sometimes piling on investments at the wrong time. Prominent family office investors discuss how they approach venture today, where they’re making long-term bets, how they work with VCs, and why founders increasingly view VCs as strategic partners.
What limited partners are looking for now
Amit Bhatti of TrueBridge Capital Partners. and Beezer Clarkson, LGT Capital Partners.
Venture companies are competing more than ever for institutional capital, and limited partners are rethinking everything from management selection to intensive AI exposure and liquidity expectations. Hear from leading LPs about what they’re looking for in today’s market, how they value emerging executives and established companies, and where they believe the next generation of venture revenue will come from.
Secure your Investor Pass and save $200
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will bring together more than 10,000 founders, VCs, and operators from across the global technology ecosystem to make connections that can shape what’s next, discover new breakthroughs, and hear from leaders who are driving the industry forward. This is where big ideas come together and new opportunities take shape. Sign up for Investor Pass now and save up to $200 by September 25th at 11:59pm PT. Join us at Disrupt in San Francisco from October 13th to 15th.
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