Pre-Series A founders, your opportunity has arrived! If your startup is ready to face real challenges, the battlefield awaits.
We’re still accepting nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200. This is a chance to compete at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and face off in front of top VCs and the entire TechCrunch audience.
Where breakout companies are forged
Compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global exposure on the main stage at Disrupt in San Francisco, and receive unfiltered feedback from leading tech investors. You’ll join an elite group of founders ready to take on the biggest startup stage in the world.
Startup Battlefield alumni include Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit — more than 1,500 startups that once stood where you are now: early, ambitious, and ready to prove it.
Make your mark or get left behind. Nominate now.
Competition is fierce. Enter early.
Thousands of startups applied last year, and this year’s competition will be even tougher. TechCrunch reviews every nomination, but early entrants gain a strategic edge. If you’re serious about winning, start now.
Startup Battlefield 200 perks
– Free exhibit table for all three days of 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 the Disrupt Stage
– Direct feedback from top-tier, world-famous VCs
– A shot at $100,000 equity-free funding
Explore the full list of perks.
What it takes to enter the arena
We’re looking for bold, early-stage founders with an MVP and a vision that challenges the norm. If you’re bootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed-funded, this battlefield is for you. Series A startups in capital-intensive industries may qualify too.
Start the battle today
Nominations close on June 8, but champions act early. Prepare early. Nominate early. Enter Startup Battlefield 200 and fight for your place on tech’s biggest stage.