Growth-stage fundraising is picking up speed again, but it’s not the same game it used to be. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 on July 15 in Boston, we’re bringing in someone who knows how the rules have changed and how to win in today’s market: Cathy Gao, partner at Sapphire Ventures.
Gao has backed breakout startups like Culture Amp, Gem, Sword Health, and EliseAI. She’s sat on both sides of the table as an investor and operator. At Gusto, she helped scale post–Series B. Now, she’s helping founders cut through the noise and land deals in an increasingly competitive environment.
Don’t miss Cathy’s insights. Register before June 23 to save up to $210.
This isn’t theory. This is what’s working now.
In her session “The New Rules of Growth-Stage Fundraising: How to Win at Raising a Series C & Beyond,” Gao will unpack how GenAI is driving a resurgence in later-stage funding — and why most founders still miss the mark. She’ll break down what top-tier investors are really looking for in today’s deals, how to sharpen your pitch, and where to focus if you’re raising in the $30M+ range.
If you’re scaling a breakout AI company or just trying to stay relevant in this high-stakes landscape, this is the tactical session you don’t want to miss.
TC All Stage is one day. But what you learn will power your scaling.
TechCrunch All Stage 2025 kicks off July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, powered by Fidelity Private Shares. It’s a full day of founder how-to, hard-won lessons, and high-impact conversations with the people actually writing the checks at every stage of scaling.
Bring your cofounder. Your head of finance. Your future term sheet. Just don’t miss Cathy. Register now to save up to $210 before the June 22 deadline at 11:59 p.m. PT.
