The startup battle begins now: TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 applications are open

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 Disrup ... Read full article.