Every founder says they want visibility, traction, and growth. But with just 10 tables left and 5 days to grab one, the window to make that happen at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is closing fast.
If you’ve been thinking about joining 10,000+ startup and VC leaders in San Francisco on October 27–29, this is your moment. Lock in your place on the Expo floor where ideas, capital, and connections collide.
Here’s what’s waiting for you at your table
Real investor exposure: We’re talking foot traffic from the likes of Sequoia, a16z, General Catalyst, Y Combinator, and more. They walk the floor. You want them to stop at your table.
A powerful brand moment: Your company gets featured as a partner on the event page and the Disrupt app, giving you visibility beyond the booth.
Traction that sticks: Many exhibitors walk away with early customers, game-changing intros, or unexpected media attention.
Built-in perks: Each table comes with 10 comped passes for you and your team, marked as a Silver Tier partner, and more. See all the perks of exhibiting here.
Your competitor might already be prepping their booth. Don’t let them steal your spotlight and your high-quality leads.
StrictlyVC is back at TechCrunch Disrupt in October, bringing together the insiders who shape the venture capital landscape, this time with a sharper focus on the market’s biggest challenge: liquidity. In an era of extended exit timelines, slowed distributions, and increasingly selective LPs, the conversations behind closed doors matter more than ever. Working with Cendana Capital, which has backed 80+ funds in its 15-year history, we are launching a new off-the-record LP Track that offers an unfiltered look at where capital is flowing, how LP priorities are shifting, and what GPs need to know to survive and thrive in this environment. If you raise, deploy, or manage capital, this is the room you want to be in.
Taking place on October 28 from 3 p.m. at San Francisco’s Moscone West, join us for drinks and networking before the program begins. Attendance is limited to investor-pass holders only — and every session is designed to arm you with strategies you can use immediately in today’s challenging fundraising climate while at the same time connecting you with the people you need to know. Secure your Investor Pass and be part of this curated event built for investors.
Meet the startup investment leaders
Without further ado, meet the VC voices driving the insider conversations. Explore the Disrupt speaker page to learn more.
The Liquidity Reckoning: Navigating the New LP Landscape with Michael Kim, Cendana Capital, Lara Banks, Makena Capital, and speaker to be announced
Exits have slowed to a trickle, distributions are under pressure, and LPs are recalibrating their venture allocations. Michael Kim and Lara Banks unpack how the liquidity drought is reshaping LP–GP relationships, fund pacing, and capital commitments. Expect candid discussion on where LPs see opportunity, where they’re pulling back, and how GPs can position themselves to weather the storm.
Inside the LP Selection Process: Differentiating in a Competitive Market with Michael Kim and Kelli Fontaine, Cendana Capital, and a speaker to be announced
With fundraising timelines stretching and capital concentration intensifying, LPs are more selective than ever. What actually gets a GP noticed and funded in 2025’s competitive market? Michael Kim and Kelli Fontaine of Cendana Capital pull back the curtain on how LPs evaluate emerging managers, assess fund strategy, and weigh track records against market conditions. Expect candid insights on building trust, standing out in a crowded field, and avoiding the pitfalls that quietly kill commitments.
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GP Perspectives on LP Relationships with Kevin Hartz, A*
The GP–LP dynamic is the quiet engine that drives venture capital. Kevin Hartz of A* shares a founder-turned-investor’s perspective on cultivating lasting LP partnerships, managing expectations through cycles, and aligning on both vision and returns. From first meetings to multi-fund commitments, Hartz offers hard-earned advice on building trust and turning transactional relationships into long-term alliances.
Grab your investor pass and take a seat
Take advantage of exclusive, investor-only sessions and connect with fellow VCs and startup leaders at StrictlyVC on October 28. And don’t forget to dive into the full Disrupt 2025 experience — industry-driven stages, expert-led breakouts, curated roundtables, investor-founder meetings, 200+ startup demos, and more. Register for your Disrupt ticket before rates increase after August 31.
The next era of the space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27–29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, the Space Stage is where this shift gets real.
If you’re ready to explore how next-gen tech meets the cosmos, grab your ticket before prices rise on September 1 and save your seat at the Space Stage.
Building the new backbone of space
In this forward-looking panel, Even Rogers, co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly, and Max Haot, serial entrepreneur and founder of Launcher (acquired by Vast), and CEO of Vast, take the stage to explore what’s changing — and what’s needed — to unlock a more sustainable and scalable space economy.
Rogers brings deep national security and defense experience from his years as an Air Force officer and space systems strategist, including time as a DARPA Service Chiefs Fellow and contributor to the foundational doctrine of the U.S. Space Force. Now he’s deploying cutting-edge space technologies to protect orbital assets and reimagine how the U.S. ensures freedom of action in space.
Haot, meanwhile, brings the commercial side of the equation — he’s CEO of Vast, a multi-exit founder with companies spanning aerospace, livestreaming, and connected devices. Most recently, he led Launcher to acquisition by Vast as part of a mission to build artificial gravity space stations, making him a key voice in turning science fiction into capital-backed reality.
The future of space isn’t theoretical — it’s operational
From new government-commercial partnerships to venture-backed orbital platforms, this session looks at the strategies and tech fueling the next wave of growth. It’s a candid conversation for anyone betting on the intersection of space, innovation, and private enterprise. More space tech leaders will join this panel discussion, so stay tuned for the update.
Join the new pioneers on the Space Stage
Disrupt 2025 will bring together more than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators — don’t miss the chance to hear what’s next in space before it makes headlines. Get your pass before prices rise on September 1 and be there when the future lands.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is just around the corner, and with more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders heading to Moscone West in San Francisco this October 27 to 29, the Expo Hall is where connections get made and business gets done. If you’ve been thinking about showcasing your company, consider this your nudge — exhibitor spots are filling fast, and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Exhibiting at Disrupt isn’t just about having a table — it’s about putting your startup in front of the people who matter most. Whether you’re looking to connect with investors, spark media coverage, recruit top talent, or meet early customers, Disrupt gives you the visibility to do it all in one place.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 exhibitor Google Cloud. October 28-30, 2024, at Moscone West, San Francisco, CA.Image Credits:Slava Brazer Photography
11” x 14” tabletop sign with your startup’s branding
Lead generation via the TechCrunch Disrupt app
Complimentary partner Wi-Fi access
Silver Tier sponsor branding
Entry-level listing in the sponsor directory
One Founder Pass (additional founder perks)
10 passes for your team and guests (5 Expo+, 5 General Admission)
50% off additional General Admission Passes
Access to the TechCrunch Disrupt press list
Logo on “thank you” slide during breaks
Company logo and description on the event partner page
Logo and profile in TechCrunch Disrupt mobile app
Company name in select TechCrunch sponsor announcements
Acknowledgment during the closing ceremony
Make your startup impossible to ignore
This year’s Expo Hall will feature hundreds of startups, industry leaders, and breakout technologies. Your company could be right in the mix, meeting buyers, building a pipeline, and getting your product in front of the right audience at the right time.
Ready to go from stealth mode to the show floor? Secure your exhibit table before they sell out. Space is limited, and tables are moving fast.
You’re running out of time to join the Startup Battlefield 200, our curated showcase of top startups from around the world and across multiple industries. This elite cohort — 200 companies strong — absolutely owns (and slays) the exhibition floor at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Tomorrow is the last day to apply to Startup Battlefield 200
We’re accepting applications from early-stage startups until tomorrow, June 10 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Founders, do you have what it takes? Investors, do you want to recommend one of your startups? Beat the deadline and submit your application here today!
Investor tip: Startup Battlefield 200 is a unique opportunity not just for founders ready for their big break, but also for investors eager to fund early-stage startups that earned the TechCrunch stamp of approval. Startup Battlefield alumni include more than 900 companies — such as Vurb, Dropbox, Mint, Yammer, and many more — with approximately 200 successful exits (IPOs or acquisitions) and a whopping $29 billion in funding raised.
Startup Battlefield 200: The premier global launchpad
In addition to the door-opening cachet that comes from being handpicked by TechCrunch, all SB 200 companies receive these perks, benefits and opportunities:
Full access to Disrupt: SB 200 founders attend Disrupt for free, receive four additional passes and VIP access to all the presentations, breakouts and roundtables.
Free exhibition space for the entire show: The SB 200 will be the only early-stage startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt.
Investor interest and media exposure: Investors hunting for future unicorns and journalists looking for the next big story will beeline it to the exhibition floor to meet and greet the SB 200 founders.
Workshops and pitch training: SB 200 founders will be invited to exclusive workshops and master classes in the weeks running up to Disrupt, including special pitch training from TechCrunch staff.
Flash-pitch to an audience of investors and TC editors: That training will come in handy when you step onto the Pitch Showcase Stage. You’ll receive invaluable feedback, and you might find your way into an investor’s portfolio.
A shot at $100,000: TechCrunch editors will select 20 startups from the SB 200 to be Startup Battlefield finalists. Founders from those 20 companies will receive private pitch coaching, be featured in an article on TechCrunch and pitch live onstage in front of the entire Disrupt audience. The ultimate winner takes home the $100,000 equity-free prize.
Do you have what it takes? You only have until tomorrow, June 10 at 11:59 p.m. PDT to prove it. Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 right now. We’d love to see you in San Francisco!
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