StrictlyVC will host venture capital talks at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

In short: StrictlyVC is adding an investor-focused program to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss how AI is changing venture capital.

What happened

StrictlyVC, a TechCrunch brand focused on venture capital, will run an afternoon session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco. TechCrunch says the goal is to talk openly about how venture capital is shifting as AI tools help startups grow faster.

Venture capital is money that investors put into young companies, hoping those companies grow and become more valuable. The event plans to cover who is providing this money today, how investors are choosing where to put it, and what happens when a company is ready to go public, meaning sell shares on the stock market.

The StrictlyVC program is scheduled for October 14 at Moscone West during Disrupt, which runs October 13 to 15. The agenda includes networking time, plus talks on topics like “the new rules of going public,” the rising role of family offices (private investment teams that manage wealthy families’ money), and what limited partners want now (the backers who supply money to venture firms).

Access to this session requires a Disrupt Investor Pass. TechCrunch is promoting a $200 discount for people who register by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Why it matters

Even if you never invest in startups, shifts in venture capital can affect which new products and services get built. It is a bit like changing the rules at a bank, it can change who gets a loan and how quickly they can grow.

Source: TechCrunch AI