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For the next four days only, you can buy one pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get 50% off a second of the same ticket type. That window closes May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, prices go up, and you’ll pay more to bring a partner or colleague. Register here to get your plus-one pass at 50% off.
Winning as a startup isn’t just about pitching
Advancing from idea to IPO takes time, and how you spend that time can make a difference in whether you stall or scale. Many think it’s the pitch that slows things down. But in reality, it’s access.
Fundraising is a long game of chasing proximity. Cold outreach. Missed intros. Weeks waiting for replies that never come. You spend as much time trying to get in front of the right investors as you do refining your story. Without access, capital is moving. Deals are getting done. Just not with you.
When Disrupt comes to Moscone West in San Francisco on October 13–15, access isn’t accidental, because it’s built into the experience. Those who attend are able to access:
Startup Battlefield 200: Pitch in front of top-tier VCs and compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize.
Deal Flow Café: A dedicated space for real investor-founder conversations.
Curated matchmaking: Targeted 1:1 and small-group meetings with aligned investors.
Expo Hall proximity: Turn cold outreach into live demos and real conversations.
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