Startup Battlefield 200: The competition starts on the waitlist

Is your pre-Series A startup solving big problems with game-changing potential? Do you have the drive to compete against the world’s top early-stage startups? Or know a founder whose vision deserves to be seen?

TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 is where the most innovative early-stage startups battle it out in front of world-renowned VC judges in a high-stakes pitch competition. With over 1,500 alumni, like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Getaround, this is the platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas, happening from October 27-29 at Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco.

The startup battle starts before applications even open. Add your startup (or refer one) to the waitlist and be at the front of the line when it’s time to apply.

Startup Battlefield benefits

Startup Battlefield isn’t just a one-time opportunity — our alumni still benefit from it today. Check out the Startup Battlefield 200page to see how it can help your startup, explore key perks, and get your questions answered.

• Gain exposure on a global stage

• Get feedback from the biggest investors in tech

• No cost to participate — just pure competition

• A chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding

• Direct access to top investors and the biggest names in tech media

• Exhibit table (all 3 days at Disrupt 2025)

• 4 complimentary tickets

• Branding/listing in the Disrupt event app

• 2-minute fast-pitch on the Showcase Stage in the Expo Hall

• Invites to exclusive networking events

• Access to masterclass sessions

Begin the startup battle today

In a competition this big, every second counts. Add your startup — or refer one — to the Startup Battlefield 200 waitlist and get notified the moment applications go live. Apply early, stay ahead, and take your shot at startup glory! Waitlist here.