Updated
Updated · TechCrunch · Sep 23
StrictlyVC to Probe Venture Capital Shifts at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Offering $200 Pass Discount
Updated
Updated · TechCrunch · Sep 23

StrictlyVC to Probe Venture Capital Shifts at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Offering $200 Pass Discount

3 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Sep 23

Summary

  • October 14’s StrictlyVC program at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will convene investors, LPs, family offices and market advisers for candid talks on where venture capital is moving as AI reshapes startup funding.
  • Three featured sessions will examine the new IPO playbook, the growing influence of family offices, and what limited partners now demand from venture firms in a market marked by faster scaling and concentrated AI bets.
  • Moscone West in San Francisco will host the investor-focused event during Disrupt’s October 13-15 run, with networking from 3:00 p.m. and StrictlyVC conversations from 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on October 14.
  • TechCrunch is offering up to $200 off an Investor Pass for registrations completed by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, ahead of a conference expected to draw more than 10,000 founders, VCs and operators.

Insights

As family offices quietly hijack early-stage venture capital, what hidden strings are attached to this massive new wave of funding?
With traditional IPOs fading, are continuation funds the new lifeline for startups or just a clever trap for investors?
If AI is now just a baseline, what secret metric are top VCs actually using to separate the winners from the hype?