Master Seed Funding from Top VCs at Disrupt 2025
▼ Summary
– TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will take place in San Francisco from October 27-29, featuring over 10,000 startup and VC leaders.
– A key panel on the Builders Stage will focus on early-stage fundraising, offering practical advice for founders.
– The panel includes investors Maria Palma, Gabby Cazeau, and Marlon Nichols, who bring diverse expertise in seed funding and startups.
– Attendees can expect actionable insights on pitching, structuring raises, and building long-term investor relationships.
– The event will host 250+ tech leaders across multiple stages, with early registration offering up to $675 in savings.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to bring together thousands of startup founders and venture capitalists for three days of game-changing insights in San Francisco this October. The event, taking place at Moscone West from October 27-29, will feature must-see sessions, including a high-impact panel on the Builders Stage focused on securing early-stage funding, one of the most critical challenges founders face.
Three top-tier investors, Maria Palma (Freestyle Capital), Gabby Cazeau (Harlem Capital), and Marlon Nichols (MaC Venture Capital), will share unfiltered advice on navigating seed funding. They’ll break down everything from crafting an irresistible pitch to selecting investors who align with long-term vision. This session promises real-world strategies to turn investor curiosity into concrete commitments.
Maria Palma, a general partner at Freestyle Capital, combines operational expertise with a sharp investment eye. Before joining Freestyle, she worked with Kindred Capital and RRE Ventures while holding leadership roles at fast-growing startups like Eyeview. Her portfolio includes standout companies such as Fung Money and Lightning Labs, backed by her Harvard MBA-driven strategic approach.
Gabby Cazeau, a partner at Harlem Capital, focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments in enterprise software and AI. A Yale MBA graduate with a background in chemical engineering, she’s been recognized by Business Insider, CNBC, and Crain’s 40 Under 40. Gabby also plays an active role in shaping New York’s startup ecosystem through the VC Council of Startup:NYC.
Marlon Nichols, co-founder of MaC Venture Capital, leads one of the most influential seed-stage firms in North America, managing over $600 million in assets. A fixture on prestigious lists like Business Insider’s Seed 100, he’s helped scale transformative companies including Blavity and Thrive Market. His insights on early-stage growth are invaluable for founders aiming to make an impact.
This panel goes beyond generic advice, offering tactical guidance on standing out in a crowded market, structuring funding rounds, and forging investor relationships that endure. Whether you’re preparing for your first raise or mentoring someone who is, this discussion will deliver the clarity and confidence needed to succeed.
Join Palma, Cazeau, Nichols, and over 250 industry leaders across multiple stages, breakout sessions, and roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Early registration unlocks savings of up to $675 before ticket prices increase, secure your spot today to gain access to the knowledge that could define your startup’s future.
(Source: TechCrunch)
