Founders, the battlefield is open. And the bold are stepping forward. Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is now accepting startups to compete in the ultimate pitch showdown in front of more than 10,000 tech leaders from around the globe to witness.
This is no ordinary pitch. This is the fight for visibility, capital, and legacy. If your startup has the fire, now is the time to step into the spotlight.
Take your place in the battlefield — apply now.
Enter the arena: Submit your application
Thousands will apply. 200 will be chosen. 20 will pitch onstage. Only one will claim the crown and win a $100,000 equity-free prize.
You want to rise above the noise? Move fast. Apply early.
Startup Battlefield benefits include:
- Free 3-day exhibit space at Disrupt
- 4 complimentary tickets
- Placement in the Disrupt app
- Press list access
- Quality leads
- Access to investor-led masterclasses
- A shot to pitch on the biggest global stage in tech
- And more — get the details here.
This is the launchpad for legends: Trello, Mint, Getaround, Dropbox, Discord, and thousands more — They began their battles here.
What it takes to join the battle
We’re scouting pre-Series A startups with MVPs and massive potential. Bootstrapped or backed, if your startup is bold, you’re in the fight. Some capital-intensive Series A companies may also qualify.
Join 10k+ tech and VC leaders for growth and connections at Disrupt 2025
Netflix, Box, a16z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Hugging Face, Elad Gil, Vinod Khosla — 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 doors open to save up to $444.
Join 10k+ tech and VC leaders for growth and connections at Disrupt 2025
Netflix, Box, a16z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Hugging Face, Elad Gil, Vinod Khosla — 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 a chance to learn from the top voices in tech. Grab your ticket before doors open to save up to $444.
Make your first move
Gear up for the startup battle of the year. Applications close June 9. Step up. Stand out. Apply today.
