These are your final hours to apply to the most iconic pitch competition in tech — Startup Battlefield 200.
Battle it out in front of 10,000+ startup leaders, investors, and media at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. It’s your moment to be seen, funded, and remembered — and maybe even walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding.
This isn’t your average pitch. It’s where the bold go to break out. If your startup has traction, vision, and grit, you’ve got until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to enter.
Submit your application now before the clock runs out
Two hundred startups will be selected. Twenty will pitch live on the main stage. One will win the Disrupt Cup and take home $100,000 in equity-free funding.
Startup Battlefield benefits
- Free 3-day exhibit space at Disrupt 2025
- 4 complimentary, all-access tickets
- Listing in the official Disrupt app
- Access to press lists and VIP media
- Warm leads from top-tier investors and customers
- Exclusive investor-led masterclasses
- Main stage exposure
- And more — full details here.
This is the launchpad of legends: Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Getaround, Discord, and many more. Now it’s your turn.
Who can apply?
We want pre-Series A startups with MVPs and massive ambition. Whether you’re bootstrapped or already funded — if you’re bold enough, you’re battle-ready. Select Series A startups may qualify too.
Final countdown: Less than 24 hours
Applications close at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. Don’t wait. Apply now.
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Netflix, Box, a16z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital, Elad Gil — just some of the 250+ heavy hitters leading 200+ sessions designed to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech. Grab your ticket before Sept 26 to save up to $668.
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