Pre-Series Afounders, this is your moment!If your startup is ready to be tested under real pressure, the battlefield is open.
We’restill accepting nominations forTechCrunchStartup Battlefield 200. This is your shot to step into the arena atTechCrunch Disrupt 2026and go head-to-head in front of world-class VCs and the full TechCrunch audience.
Where breakout companies are forged
You’llcompete for$100,000 in equity-free fundingearn global exposure on the main stage atDisruptedin San Francisco, and get raw, unfiltered feedback from the investors who shape the future of tech. In addition,you’lljoin an elite cohort of founders preparing to take on the biggest startup stage in the world.
Startup Battlefield alumni include Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit —and more than 1,500 startupsthat once stood exactly where you are now: early, hungry, and ready to prove it.
Make your markor get left behind.Nominate now.
Competitionis fierce — enter early
Thousands of startups applied last year, and this year’s field will be even more competitive. TechCrunch reviewseverynomination, but founders who enter early give themselves a strategic edge. Ifyou’reserious about winning,don’twait to join the fight.
Startup Battlefield 200perks
- Free exhibit table forall three daysof Disrupt
- 4 complimentary Disrupt passes
- Startup branding and listing in the Disrupt event app
- Press list access and lead-generation opportunities
- Access to exclusive founder masterclasses
- The chance to pitch live on theDisrupt Stage
- Direct feedback from top-tier, world-famous VCs
- A shot at$100,000 equity-free funding
Explore the full list ofperks.
Techcrunch event
Boston, MA
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June 9, 2026
What it takes to enter the arena
We’relooking for bold, early-stage founders with an MVP and a vision that challenges the status quo. Ifyou’rebootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed-funded,this battlefield was built for you. Series Astartupsin capital-intensive industries may also qualify.
Start the battle today
Nominations closeonJune 8, but championsdon’twait for the last call. Prepare early.Nominateearly.Enter Startup Battlefield 200and fight for your place on tech’s biggest stage.