Cathy Gao Shares Her Real Playbook at TC All Stage
▼ Summary
– Growth-stage fundraising is evolving, and Cathy Gao from Sapphire Ventures will share insights on the new rules at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 in Boston.
– Cathy Gao has experience as both an investor and operator, having backed successful startups like Culture Amp and helped scale Gusto post–Series B.
– Her session will cover how GenAI is reviving later-stage funding, what investors seek today, and how to refine pitches for $30M+ raises.
– TechCrunch All Stage 2025 offers practical scaling advice from top investors and founders, held on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station.
– Early registration before June 23 saves up to $210, with a deadline of June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
The landscape of growth-stage fundraising is shifting, and founders need fresh strategies to succeed. At TechCrunch All Stage 2025 in Boston, Cathy Gao, a seasoned partner at Sapphire Ventures, will reveal the playbook for navigating today’s competitive market. With a track record of backing high-growth companies like Culture Amp and Sword Health, Gao brings firsthand experience from both sides of the table, as an investor and an operator who helped scale Gusto post-Series B.
Her session, “The New Rules of Growth-Stage Fundraising,” will deliver actionable insights on securing Series C and beyond. Gao will dissect how GenAI is reshaping later-stage funding, what top investors prioritize in deals, and how founders can refine their pitches for rounds exceeding $30 million. Whether you’re leading an AI-driven startup or aiming to stay ahead in a crowded field, this is a must-attend discussion for scaling effectively.
TechCrunch All Stage 2025 isn’t just another conference, it’s a concentrated day of high-impact learning at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Attendees will gain real-world strategies from investors actively shaping the future of scaling businesses. Early registration before June 22 unlocks savings of up to $210, so securing a spot now could mean the difference between falling behind and leading the pack.
Bring your team, your toughest questions, and your ambition. But most importantly, don’t miss Cathy Gao’s session, it could redefine your fundraising strategy for years to come.
(Source: TechCrunch)
