StrictlyVC at Disrupt 2026: Inside the changing rules of venture capital

The only way to lean into this exclusive deep-dive session is with a Disrupt Investor Pass, happening in San Francisco’s Moscone West on October 13-15. Built for investors, this session offers a closer look at the fast-changing landscape and the forces shaping what’s next.Register by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT to save $200 on your Investor Pass. October 143:00–3:45 p.m. | Networking, Drinks & Light Bites3:45–4:50 p.m. | StrictlyVC Conversations4:50–6:00 p.m. | Drinks & Networking Join us at 3:00 p.m. for drinks and light bites, with 45 minutes to connect with fellow investors, founders, and venture leaders before the conversations begin. After the program wraps, stick around for more drinks and more mingling until 5:30 p.m. Visit theDisupt agendato learn about all the sessions and speakers for StrictlyVC, plus the 200+ sessions across all six industry stages, roundtables, and breakouts. The IPO window is reopening, but the playbook has changed. Founders and investors face a tougher path to the public markets, with higher expectations around growth, governance, and credibility. JoinICR‘s Ryan Flanagan for a candid conversation on what makes a company IPO-ready today, the decisions that matter years before a listing, and how to position a business for a successful exit in a more disciplined market. Bruce K Lee, Keebeck Capital Management; andDave Sachse, Sachse, Family Fund Family offices have become one of the fastest-growing sources of startup capital, often moving faster and investing with greater flexibility than traditional institutions, but also, at times, piling in at the wrong times. Join prominent family office investors as they discuss how they’re approaching venture today, where they’re placing long-term bets, how they work alongside VCs, and why founders increasingly see them as strategic partners. Amit Bhatti, TrueBridge Capital Partners; andBeezer Clarkson, LGT Capital Partners Venture firms are competing harder than ever for institutional capital, while limited partners are rethinking everything from manager selection to concentrated AI exposure and liquidity expectations. Hear from leading LPs as they discuss what they’re looking for in today’s market, how they’re evaluating emerging managers versus established firms, and where they believe the next generation of venture returns will come from.