Growth-stage fundraising is picking up speed again, but it’s not the same game it used to be. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025on 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, and register to join us at All Stage today. For a limited time, we’re offering discounts for both Founder and Investor tickets, bringing them to $155 and $250, respectively, as the event nears.
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 generative AI 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 $30 million+ 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.
TechCrunch All Stage is one day, but what you learn will power your scaling
TechCrunch All Stage 2025takes place 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 co-founder. Your head of finance. Your future term sheet. Just don’t miss Cathy. Register now to save more than 60% on your tickets.
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