Topic: startup battlefield
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Apply to Startup Battlefield 2026: June 8 Deadline Guide
The application deadline for Startup Battlefield has been extended to June 8, and the competition seeks promising, category-defining ventures with a working MVP, not necessarily those with traction, revenue, or press coverage. Key evaluation criteria include a product that represents a genuine sh...
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Startup Battlefield Alumni: Where Are They Now?
The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield is a major launchpad for startups, having showcased over 1,700 companies that have collectively raised $32 billion and achieved more than 250 successful exits. Notable alumni include the 2025 champion Kevin Damoa of Glīd, 2024 runner-up Capella Kerst of geCKo Ma...
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How to Qualify for Startup Battlefield Top 20 and Benefits
The ultimate goal of Startup Battlefield is to earn a spot on the Disrupt Main Stage to pitch for a $100,000 prize, but significant value begins long before the event. Selection for the Top 20 is based on compelling, category-defining applications, with chosen companies receiving intensive pitch ...
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How to Make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 and What Every Company Gets
The deadline to apply for the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt has been extended to June 8, with selected companies competing for a $100,000 equity-free prize and the Disrupt Cup. Selection for the Top 20 prioritizes "category-defining" ideas and compelling founder videos; companies ...
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Startup Battlefield Alumni: Where Are They Now?
The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield has served as a launchpad for over 1,700 companies, which collectively raised $32 billion and achieved more than 250 exits, including acquisitions by major tech firms. The application deadline for Startup Battlefield 2026 has been extended to June 8 due to high ...
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Nominate Your Startup for Battlefield 200 Now
Nominations are open for the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, offering pre-Series A companies a chance for global visibility and evaluation by top investors. Selected startups compete live for a $100,000 equity-free prize and gain access to critical investor connections, credib...
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Final Extension: Startup Battlefield Australia Deadline July 20
The application deadline for Startup Battlefield Australia has been extended to July 20 as a final opportunity, with no further extensions available. Since 2017, the program has produced 26 alumni companies that raised over $147 million, with three acquisitions and backing from top venture capita...
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Startup Battlefield Returns to Australia After 2023 Sydney Debut
On August 19, 2026, Startup Battlefield returns to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, where ten selected companies will pitch to investors and media, with the top three earning Stripe fee credits and the grand prize winner securing an automatic spot in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrup...
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Glīd Wins Startup Battlefield 2025 With Smarter Logistics Solutions
Glīd won Startup Battlefield 2025 by introducing innovative logistics infrastructure to simplify container shipments, as presented by CEO Kevin Damoa. The company's solution was inspired by Damoa's military experience with logistical bottlenecks and addresses inefficiencies through integrated har...
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Glīd Wins Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Glīd won TechCrunch Disrupt 2025's Startup Battlefield, earning the title and a $100,000 prize for its innovative logistics solutions. The company developed the GliderM, a hybrid-electric vehicle that streamlines container transfers from ships to trains, cutting costs and reducing reliance on tra...
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Enterprise AI takes center stage at VivaTech 2026
VivaTech 2026 in Paris is a key event for enterprise AI, featuring a new "Innovation of the Year" competition where the winner gets a pitch slot at the conference and a guaranteed place in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. European companies are focusing on applying AI to comple...
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Save $500 on Disrupt 2026 Tickets This Week
A significant discount of nearly $500 on tickets for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is available only until this Friday, April 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT, with prices set to rise after. The event, scheduled for October 13–15 in San Francisco, is a major gathering for over 10,000 tech professionals, desi...
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Why Tokyo is the top tech destination of 2026
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 focuses on four specific technology domains,AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment,with live demonstrations and sessions led by global innovators, making Tokyo the top tech destination of 2026. TechCrunch is an official media partner, with its Startup Battlefield team s...
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Founders Swap Social Ads for Taylor Swift and Prison Tablets
Luna, a wellness app for teenage girls, engaged its target audience by visiting schools to gather direct feedback, which turned students into active brand ambassadors and content creators. Untapped Solutions connected with formerly incarcerated individuals by establishing a presence on the speaki...
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026’s biggest stage features Amazon, Replit, Tether leaders
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place October 13–15 in San Francisco, focuses on the practical challenges of building, funding, and scaling companies in the AI era, with speakers from Amazon, Replit, Tether, and Benchmark. The event features sessions addressing key AI-driven topics, including the...
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How 1,000 Customer Calls Built a Breakout AI Startup
Narada's founding team prioritized deep customer discovery, making over 1,000 calls to understand client pain points before finalizing their product vision, rather than chasing early venture capital. The company's philosophy, led by founder David Park, was to delay fundraising to avoid wasteful s...
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How to win pre-seed funding with conviction and storytelling
AI startups are absorbing a large share of seed funding, forcing pre-seed founders to meet seed-stage expectations, even without a tangible product. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host a panel titled “Winning Pre-Seed Without a Product” on the Builders Stage, addressing how founders can secure fund...
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Get 50% Off a Second Disrupt 2026 Pass – 5 Days Left
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is offering a limited-time BOGO deal where you can buy one pass and get 50% off a second pass of the same type, expiring May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The event takes place October 13–15 in San Francisco, featuring 300+ startups and 10,000+ tech leaders, and attending with a par...
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Last Chance: Save $624 on Disrupt 2025 Passes
Time is running out to save up to $624 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 passes, with discounts available for teams and a 50% reduction on a second ticket until the October 17 deadline. The event, held from October 27-29 in San Francisco, will feature over 10,000 attendees, 200 sessions, and 300 startup...
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VivaTech 2026: Where Europe’s AI strategy comes into focus
TechCrunch has partnered with VivaTech 2026 to highlight key AI dialogues and the VivaTech Innovation of the Year competition, with the winner pitching live in Paris and earning a spot in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Europe's AI strategy at VivaTech 2026 contrasts sharply w...
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