TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will be held at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29. The event aims to gather over 10,000 leaders from startups and venture capital. One key session will focus on early-stage fundraising, featuring seasoned investors sharing practical advice on crafting effective pitches and nurturing capital partnerships. Maria Palma, Gabby Cazeau, and Marlon Nichols will provide insights based on their vast experiences in investing and supporting high-growth startups. Expect valuable discussions on navigating funding challenges and building long-term relationships within the venture ecosystem.
This dynamic panel brings together three seasoned investors to unpack the realities of early-stage fundraising. From shaping a compelling pitch to choosing the right capital partners, they'll share honest, actionable insights to help founders translate interest into investment.
Maria Palma, general partner at Freestyle Capital, brings deep operating and investing experience, having previously held roles at Kindred Capital and RRE Ventures, along with noteworthy successes in high-growth startups.
Gabby Cazeau is a partner at Harlem Capital, focusing on pre-seed and seed startups across enterprise software and applied AI, and is recognized in industry accolades for her contributions.
Marlon Nichols, co-founder and managing general partner of MaC Venture Capital, leads a top seed-stage firm with over $600M AUM and has aided in scaling influential companies like Blavity and Thrive Market.
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