Investors, you know to keep your pipeline primed, and one of the best places to find early-stage startups with promising portfolio potential is, you guessed it, TechCrunch Disrupt.
TechCrunch is here to help. Let’s take a look at all the ways you can boost your pipeline at Disrupt and keep the deals flowing long after the conference is over.
Investor Opportunities at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024
Start here: Buy an Investor Pass and you’ll save $600. Not only does it get you in the door, it’s your ticket to invitation-only receptions — and you get a list of all the Startup Battlefield 200 companies for easy viewing.
If you’re not familiar with the Startup Battlefield 200, it’s the scrutinized, carefully selected cohort of early-stage startups that are on the fast track to making a huge impact on the world. You’ll find them exhibiting on the show floor, and out of those 200, the top 20 will go head-to-head in the Startup Battlefield competition. They will be pitched on the Disrupt Stage to TechCrunch editors, VCs and top-tier entrepreneurs for a non-equity $100,000 prize.
This is an unparalleled opportunity for investors looking to fund early-stage startups with the TechCrunch seal of approval. Startup Battlefield alumni include more than 1,300 companies with more than $29 billion in funding.
Network with VCs and founders
Whether you’re looking for early-stage startup founders to expand your portfolio or other investors to expand your network, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect at Disrupt.
Go to the Deal Flow Café, the networking area between investors and founders, and spend some quality time browsing the TechCrunch+ Lounge. More than 20,000 meetings were scheduled at last year’s event.
The Investor Welcome is the place to connect with your fellow VCs. This cocktail reception is for Investor Pass holders only and is always packed with great conversation and networking.
Stop by the Startup Pavilions or ScaleUp Exhibitors to meet pre- and post-Series A companies from around the world showcasing their latest technological innovations.
Braindates at Disrupt make it easy to connect 1:1 or in small groups about the topics that matter most to you. Host your own topic or subscribe to one that piques your interest.
Learn from VC leaders
See all the investors speaking at Disrupt — we’ll be adding many more in the coming weeks. Here are just a few of the VC leaders you’ll hear from at Disrupt:
- Vinod Khosla, Founder and CEO of Khosla Ventures
- Navin Chaddha, Managing Director at Mayfield Fund;
- Arvind Purushotham, Managing Director, Citi Ventures;
- Rudina Seseri, Founder and Managing Partner of Glasswing Ventures
- Santeen Seb, Google Ventures Partner
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 takes place October 28-30 in San Francisco. Fuel your deal flow, grow your line and expand your network. Purchase your Investor Pass now and save up to $600. Prices rise soon.
