Pre-Series A founders, this is your moment! If you’re ready to showcase your game-changing innovations on a global stage, the battlefield awaits. Applications for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 — the premier startup pitch competition — are officially OPEN. This is your shot to shine!
Step onto the global stage and showcase your groundbreaking startup to world-class VC judges and the entire TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 audience from October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. This is your chance to gain exposure, learn from top investors, compete for the coveted $100,000 equity-free prize, and so much more. This is your moment to make an impact.
Competition is fierce — last year, thousands of startups applied, and we’re expecting another flood of innovators this year. Want to give your startup an edge? Apply early! TechCrunch reviews every application in detail, but the sooner you enter the battle, the better.
Startup Battlefield perks
- Free exhibit table (all three days of Disrupt)
- 4 complimentary tickets
- Branding/listing in event app
- Press list access
- Lead generation
- Access to masterclass sessions
- Chance to win $100,000, equity-free
- Chance to pitch on the Disrupt Stage to world-famous VCs
- Game-changing advice from top-tier investors to successfully scale
- Learn more perks here.
What it takes to join the battle
Join the ranks of game-changing startups like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Getaround. With over 1,500 alumni, Startup Battlefield 200 is the ultimate launchpad for the next generation of industry disruptors. Will your startup be next?
We’re looking for bold, early-stage startups with an MVP and a transformative vision. If you’re bootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed-funded, Startup Battlefield is built for you. Series A startups in capital-intensive industries may also qualify. This is your chance to compete on a global stage.
Start the battle today
We want every competitor fully prepared for the biggest startup pitch competition of the year. Start the battle early — apply now.
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