StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on VC's AI shift

Venture capital is described as being in a state of flux, driven largely by AI and the rate at which startups are scaling. This touches everything from who provides the money to how it gets deployed and what happens when companies are finally ready to go public. StrictlyVC's session is positioned as an afternoon of candid conversations about where capital is moving, how the money managers behind venture dollars feel about the feverish dealmaking, and what founders and VCs need to understand about the new funding landscape.

The event itself is built for investors and takes place in San Francisco's Moscone West on October 13-15, with networking starting at 3:00 p.m. and conversations running from 3:45 to 4:50 p.m. StrictlyVC is one part of Disrupt 2026, which brings together more than 10,000 founders, VCs, and operators across six industry stages, roundtables, and breakouts. Sessions listed include The New Rules of Going Public with ICR's Ryan Flanagan, a family office panel with Bruce K Lee of Keebeck Capital Management and Dave Sachse of Sachse Family Fund, and a limited partner discussion with Amit Bhatti of TrueBridge Capital Partners and Beezer Clarkson of LGT Capital Partners.

The stakes for attendees hinge on whether the conversations yield a clearer read on where capital is moving and how family offices and limited partners are adapting. For investors weighing AI exposure and liquidity expectations, the session may offer a candid view of the forces shaping the next generation of venture returns, though the program is framed around discussion rather than announcements.