Live only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Why most founders are already behind on raising a Series A in 2027

TechCrunch says a Disrupt 2026 Builders Stage panel will examine how Series A fundraising is changing for 2027.

Investors from Index Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Peak XV will outline stricter expectations on traction, growth, efficiency, and GTM progress.

The discussion will also highlight which AI-related signals matter most to VCs in the current market.

Founders planning to raise in the next 12 to 24 months may need to sharpen metrics now to avoid losing leverage later.