Pre-Series Afounders, this is your reminder!Nominations forStartup Battlefield 200are still open, and the arena is already filling up. Ifyou’vebeen planning to apply,now’sthe time to move.
AtTechCrunch Disrupt 2026,hand-selected startups won’t just pitch. They’llstep onto the stage and go head-to-head in front of world-class VCs and the full TechCrunch audience. This is where startups are tested, challenged, and pushed into the spotlight.
Nominate your startuporput forward onethat’sready to step into the arena and prove it belongs.Submit here.
Why nominate for Startup Battlefield
Global exposure and $100,000 in equity-free funding are on the line. So is direct access to leading VCs.Andthe chance to prove your startup belongs among the best.
Companies like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit once stood exactly where you are now. They entered thestartuparena and made theirmark.
Startup Battlefield 200perks
- Free exhibit table for all three days of Disrupt
- 4 complimentary Disruptpasses
- 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 the Disrupt Stage
- Direct feedback from top-tier VCs
- A shot at $100,000 in equity-free funding
Nominatetoday
Nominations closeMay 27, but the strongest foundersdon’twait for the clock. They move early, prepare harder, and take their shot before the crowd catches up.
Enter Startup Battlefield 200 now.Start nominating.
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