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AI startups dominate pre-seed funding landscape
AI startups are capturing a disproportionate share of seed funding, making it increasingly difficult for pre-seed founders to secure capital. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is addressing this challenge by hosting a session focused on how early-stage founders can attract pre-seed funding through effective storytelling and conviction, even without a fully developed product.
Key takeaways
- 1.AI startups are dominating the seed funding landscape, raising the bar for non-AI founders competing for capital at the pre-seed stage
- 2.Compelling storytelling and founder conviction have become critical tools for securing pre-seed funding when a finished product doesn't yet exist
- 3.TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is providing educational resources to help pre-seed founders bridge the funding gap created by seed-stage investor expectations
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