Learn to ditch VC norms on the Builder Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. Register now to save up to $675.

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will feature a session exploring alternative startup funding methods beyond traditional venture capital. The discussion includes speakers from Chess.com (bootstrapped success), VITALIZE (angel investing), and Lupoff/Stevens Family Office (family office investing), covering various capital paths including bootstrapping, family offices, and angel networks. The session aims to help founders choose funding approaches that align with their vision and goals without compromising their cap table or company direction.

Ditch VC norms and find capital on your own terms at Disrupt 2025

Funding routes that don’t start in the Valley

Meet the speakers carving out new funding lanes