Startup Battlefield 200 applications close in 3 days
▼ Summary
– Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 close on June 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with the competition taking place at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco.
– Selected startups pitch live to investors and media, with one winner receiving $100,000 in equity-free funding and all gaining exposure for growth and fundraising.
– Alumni of the program have raised over $32 billion, achieved over 250 exits, and include companies like Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit.
– Benefits for chosen startups include a free exhibit table, four Disrupt passes, branding, press exposure, masterclasses, and feedback from venture capitalists.
– TechCrunch seeks bold early-stage startups with a working MVP; bootstrapped, pre-seed, seed, and select Series A companies may apply.
Founders, the countdown is on. You have just three days left to submit your application for Startup Battlefield 200. The deadline is June 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Don’t let this window close without making your move.
Thousands of startups have already thrown their hats in the ring. If you’re building a company with the power to disrupt an industry, this is your moment to act.
Apply now or nominate a startup that deserves the spotlight.
What is Startup Battlefield 200?
Startup Battlefield 200 is the launchpad that transforms ambitious early-stage companies from unknowns into forces the tech world can’t ignore. Selected founders will step onto the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at Moscone West in San Francisco, pitching live to a room packed with top-tier investors, influential media, and the global startup ecosystem.
One standout company will walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding. But every selected startup gains something equally valuable: exposure that can accelerate growth, attract customers, and unlock future fundraising opportunities.
The legacy speaks for itself. Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised over $32 billion and achieved more than 250 exits. Companies like Dropbox, Discord, Mint, Fitbit, and Trello got their start here. Others have been acquired by giants including Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.
Why founders are racing to apply
In today’s competitive fundraising landscape, standing out is non-negotiable. Startup Battlefield 200 gives founders a rare, concentrated opportunity to put their company directly in front of investors, media, customers, and potential partners all at once.
Selected startups receive:
- A free exhibit table for all three days of Disrupt.Who should apply?TechCrunch is searching for bold early-stage startups with a working MVP and a vision that can reshape an industry. Bootstrapped, pre-seed, and seed-stage companies are strongly encouraged to apply. Select Series A startups in capital-intensive sectors may also qualify.If you’re building a category-defining company, this is your stage to prove it.Three days left. One opportunity.The application window closes June 8, and every submission is reviewed by the TechCrunch team. With just three days remaining, this is your chance to put your startup in front of investors, media, customers, and future partners all in one place.Apply or nominate a startup before the deadline. Earn your place among the next generation of Startup Battlefield competitors.
