StrictlyVC at Disrupt 2026 Tackles IPOs, Family Offices and LP Priorities
StrictlyVC at Disrupt 2026 examines AI-driven venture shifts, IPO readiness, family offices and LP priorities in San Francisco on October 14.
Summary
StrictlyVC’s September 23 agenda preview frames AI and rapid startup scaling as forces changing who supplies venture capital, how it is deployed and how companies reach public markets. The Investor Pass-only program runs October 14 during Disrupt 2026, held October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Networking with drinks and light bites starts at 3 p.m., conversations run from 3:45 to 4:50 p.m., and drinks follow. One listing ends networking at 6 p.m., while accompanying details say 5:30 p.m. Registration by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT saves $200.
ICR’s Ryan Flanagan will examine tougher IPO expectations for growth, governance and credibility, plus decisions required years before listing. Keebeck Capital Management’s Bruce K Lee and Sachse Family Fund’s Dave Sachse will discuss family offices, a fast-growing, flexible source of startup capital that can move quickly but sometimes invest at the wrong time. TrueBridge Capital Partners’ Amit Bhatti and LGT Capital Partners’ Beezer Clarkson will address institutional LP priorities, including manager selection, emerging versus established firms, concentrated AI exposure, liquidity and future venture returns. The wider event expects more than 10,000 founders, VCs and operators, with over 200 sessions across six industry stages, roundtables and breakouts.
Positives
- A $200 Investor Pass discount remains available until September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
- More than 10,000 founders, VCs and operators are expected at Moscone West from October 13 to 15.
- Over 200 sessions across six industry stages, roundtables and breakouts broaden access to investment and technology expertise.
- Family offices offer startups faster decisions, greater flexibility and potential strategic partnerships alongside traditional VCs.
- The reopening IPO window gives disciplined, well-governed companies another route to successful exits.
Risks & concerns
- IPO candidates face higher expectations for growth, governance and credibility before entering public markets.
- Family offices can deploy capital at the wrong time despite their speed and flexibility.
- Institutional LPs are reassessing managers, concentrated AI exposure and liquidity as venture firms compete harder for capital.
- StrictlyVC access requires an Investor Pass, limiting the October 14 program to qualifying ticket holders.
- Published agenda details conflict on whether post-program networking ends at 5:30 or 6 p.m.