Learn how to raise a seed round from top VCs at Disrupt 2025

Techcrunch interrupt 2025 Returns to Moscone West in San Francisco from 27-29 October, assembling more than 10,000 starting and VC leaders for an internal look, where there is an innovation. Among the unprepared sessions are a candidate panel in the builders in one of the highest moments in the journey of any founder: to raise your first round.

Register now to save up to $ 675 at your ticket And join this conversation – plus 200+ more sessions through five industrial stages, round tables and interruptions. Prices go up this -abone at 23:59 pt.

From pitch to partnership: The actual path to sowing funding

This dynamic panel convenes three experienced investors-Maria Palma (Freestyle Capital), Gabby Cazeau (Harlem Capital), and Marlon Nichols (Mac Venture Capital)-to empty the realities of an early stage. From forming a convincing pitch to selecting the right capital partners, they will share honest, agitating insights to help founders translate interest into investment.

Mary Palmageneral partner at Freestyle Capitalbrings deep operation and investment experience, with past roles at Kindred Capital, Rre Ventures, and leading positions at high -growth startups such as Eyeview. She is supported companies like Fung Money, Lightning Labs, and Payman, and holds MBA of Harvard.

Gabby Cazeau is a partner at Harlem CapitalInvesting in pre-seed and seed starts through corporate software and applied AI. She holds MBA from Yale and BS in Chemical Engineering. Gabby was presented in Business Insider, CNBC, and Crain 40 under 40, and serves on the VC Council from Start: NYC.

Marlon Nicholsco -founder and administrative general partner of Mac Venture CapitalLeads one of North America’s top seeds with more than $ 600 million AUM (assets under management). A multi-time honor on the Business Insider 100 seeds and a Pitchbook of top black VCs, Marlon helped scale industrial companies such as Blavity, Thrive Market, and Mongodb.

What to expect on the stage of builders

This is not your typical corporate panel. Wait sharp insights into how to cut the noise, structure your growth and build relationships that continue beyond a term sheet. Whether you are preparing your first round or advise a founder, this is the session you don’t want to miss.

Catch Palma, Cazeau, Nichols, and 250+ tech -weight weights Across the six industrial specific stages, as well as in interruptions and round tables, live at Techcrunch Disrupt 2025, at Moscone West in San Francisco. Sign up now And lock up to $ 675 in ticket savings before it is over today!