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Founders, your moment is now: Apply for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200

From TechCrunch

By TechCrunch Events

April 24, 2025

Founders, your moment is now: Apply for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200

Founders, your moment is now: Apply for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200

Founders, the battlefield is open. And the bold are stepping forward. Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is now accepting startups to compete in the ultimate pitch showdown in front of more than 10,000 tech leaders from around the globe to witness.

This is no ordinary pitch. This is the fight for visibility, capital, and legacy. If your startup has the fire, now is the time to step into the spotlight.

Take your place in the battlefield — apply now.

Salva Health Co-Founder & CEO Valentina Agudelo Vargas, winner of the Startup Battlefield 2024, poses onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Day 3 at Moscone Center on October 30, 2024 in San Francisco.
Salva Health Co-Founder & CEO Valentina Agudelo Vargas, winner of the Startup Battlefield 2024, poses onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Day 3 at Moscone Center on October 30, 2024 in San Francisco, California.Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images

Enter the arena: Submit your application

Thousands will apply. 200 will be chosen. 20 will pitch onstage. Only one will claim the crown and win a $100,000 equity-free prize.

You want to rise above the noise? Move fast. Apply early.

Startup Battlefield benefits include:

  • Free 3-day exhibit space at Disrupt
  • 4 complimentary tickets
  • Placement in the Disrupt app
  • Press list access
  • Quality leads
  • Access to investor-led masterclasses
  • A shot to pitch on the biggest global stage in tech
  • And more — get the details here.

This is the launchpad for legends: Trello, Mint, Getaround, Dropbox, Discord, and thousands more — They began their battles here.

What it takes to join the battle

We’re scouting pre-Series A startups with MVPs and massive potential. Bootstrapped or backed, if your startup is bold, you’re in the fight. Some capital-intensive Series A companies may also qualify.

Make your first move

Gear up for the startup battle of the year. Applications close June 9. Step up. Stand out. Apply today.

View original article on techcrunch.com

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