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Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today

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Today is the final day to apply or nominate a startup for Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage. If you’re building a breakout startup — or know a founder who is — this is the moment to move. Apply now for the opportunity to join 200 of the world’s most promising early-stage startups at TechCrunch Disrupt. Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images Last call for ambitious founders Founders, this is it. The application window closes tonight. The strongest startups are already in the arena, and applications always surge in the final hours. If your company has been nominated but you haven’t completed your application yet, don’t risk missing your shot by waiting until the last minute. And if you know a startup that deserves investor attention, media exposure, and a global stage, nominate them now while there’s still time to apply before the deadline. Breakout startups started with small moments Some of the most influential companies in …

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close before May 27  | TechCrunch

Startup Battlefield 200 applications close before May 27  | TechCrunch

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The deadline to apply or nominate for Startup Battlefield 200 is Friday, May 27. This program is your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100,000 in equity-free funding. If you’re building a breakout startup — or know a founder who is — now is the time to move. Apply today for the opportunity to take the TechCrunch Disrupt Stage alongside 200 of the world’s most promising early-stage startups. Image Credits:TechCrunch Final countdown for early-stage founders Pre-Series A founders, this is your last call: the strongest startups are already entering the arena, and the application window is closing fast. If your startup has already been nominated, don’t wait to finish your application. The final week always moves quickly, and last-minute submissions risk getting buried as applications surge ahead of Friday’s deadline. Know a startup that deserves the spotlight? Nominate them now so they still have time to apply before May 27. The companies that define categories rarely start polished Some of the most consequential companies in tech history didn’t launch with splashy fundraising announcements. They started with a pitch. Dropbox demoed to a room full of skeptics. Cloudflare took the stage before most people understood what …

5 days left: Save up to 0 on Disrupt 2026 passes

5 days left: Save up to $410 on Disrupt 2026 passes

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Five days. That’s all that’s left to lock in one of the smartest advantages you can give yourself as a founder, investor, or operator right now. Early Bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $410 before prices increase and secure your spot at the center of the startup ecosystem. Winning as a startup isn’t just about pitching Advancing from idea to IPO takes time and how you spend that time can make the difference in whether you stall or scale. Many think it’s the pitch that slows things down. But in reality, it’s access. Fundraising is a long game of chasing proximity. Cold outreach. Missed intros. Weeks waiting for replies that never come. You spend as much time trying to get in front of the right investors as you do refining your story. Without access, capital is moving. Deals are getting done. Just not with you. When Disrupt comes to Moscone West in San Francisco, October 13–15, 2026, access isn’t accidental because it’s built into the experience. Those who attend can access: Deal Flow Café: A dedicated space for real investor-founder conversations. Curated matchmaking: Targeted 1:1 and small-group meetings with …

Final 24 hours: Save up to 0 on your Disrupt 2026 pass

Final 24 hours: Save up to $500 on your Disrupt 2026 pass

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This is it. The clock is running out. Tonight is your last chance to lock in savings of up to $500 for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass. These discounts end at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here to secure yours with the limited-time offer. What Disrupt delivers year after year This year, Disrupt takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13–15, bringing together 10,000 founders, VCs, operators, and tech leaders for a tightly curated, three-day experience focused on real outcomes. Attendees return for: High-signal access to people actively building and investing. Conversations that turn into deals, partnerships, and hires. Tactical insights you can use immediately. A front-row view into the future of tech before it breaks mainstream. With 300+ startups expected to showcase their innovations across the venue, the intensity of the live pitch competition Startup Battlefield 200, and curated networking designed to drive results, Disrupt isn’t just another conference. It’s where momentum is built. Image Credits:Eric Slomonson, The Photo Group A more curated way to experience a tech event Disrupt isn’t about wandering between sessions. It’s about intentional connections and curated experiences designed for how people actually grow in tech. If you’re hands-on in tech, Disrupt was built for you. Founders meet investors actively backing breakthrough ideas. VCs cut …

How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 — and what every company gets regardless

How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 — and what every company gets regardless

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Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Six minutes to pitch and demo live, in front of top-tier Silicon Valley investors. A dedicated TechCrunch article published as you present. A shot at the $100,000 equity-free prize and the Disrupt Cup. Here’s how to get there and why the opportunity starts well before the main stage. What it takes to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 The Startup Battlefield Top 20 represents the best of the best from the Startup Battlefield 200. Companies with ideas that are meaningfully different, category-defining, and capable of making a major impact in their industry or geography. Selection comes down to which companies are the most compelling, differentiated, and ready for a global stage. Your product and founder videos are everything. They are the first impression and play the most significant role in identifying which companies are ready for the Disrupt Stage. Show your product in action. Be specific about what makes you different. Let your conviction come through on camera, not just …

6 days left to lock in the lowest Disrupt 2026 rates

6 days left to lock in the lowest Disrupt 2026 rates

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Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. That means you have just 6 days left to secure the lowest ticket prices of the year. If Disrupt has been on your must-attend list, this is your moment. Save up to $680 on your individual pass or secure up to 30% off with community passes before prices increase. Register here. From October 13-15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, TechCrunch will bring together 10,000 founders, investors, operators, and innovators for three focused days built around launching, scaling, and shaping what’s next in tech. What’s at Disrupt? Disrupt is where you get: Direct access to founders, VCs, and operators actively building. Conversations that turn into funding, partnerships, and key hires. Tactical insights you can apply immediately. Early visibility into where tech is heading next. Image Credits:Slava Blazer Photograpy You’ll see 300+ exhibiting startups debut tomorrow’s breakthroughs, experience the high-stakes Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition — where one standout company wins a $100,000 equity-free prize — and take part in curated networking designed to drive real outcomes. You’ll also hear insights from some of the …

7 days until ticket prices rise for Disrupt 2026

7 days until ticket prices rise for Disrupt 2026

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Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. That gives you one week to secure the biggest savings of the year — up to $680 off individual passes and up to 30% off community passes. Register now to lock in at the lowest rate. From October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, Disrupt will bring together 10,000 founders, investors, and operators for three days engineered for results. What you gain at Disrupt Access to active investors and high-growth founders High-impact networking built to drive deals Tactical insights you can implement immediately Visibility into emerging trends before they scale Explore 300+ exhibiting startups. Experience Startup Battlefield 200, where one standout company wins a $100,000 equity-free prize. Meet the leaders who can change your company’s trajectory. Image Credits:Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunch / Getty Images Disrupt has a long track record of bringing together the most influential voices in tech. Previous speakers have included WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg, Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, and renowned investor Elad Gil, alongside leaders from Google Cloud, Netflix, Waymo, and more — all sharing actionable insights for building and …

Last 24 hours to grab your +1 pass at 50% off to Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

Last 24 hours to grab your +1 pass at 50% off to Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

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This is it. The clock is running out. With demand surging and early inventory nearly gone, tonight is your last chance to lock in record-low pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and secure a +1 pass at 50% off while limited passes remain. If Disrupt has been on your must-attend list, now is the moment to act. Save up to $680 on your pass and bring a +1 for half the price before this offer disappears. This pricing ends tonight, January 30, at 11:59 p.m. PT, or the moment the last +1 pass sell out. No extensions. No exception. Register now to secure yours with the lowest-priced offer. What Disrupt delivers year after year This year, Disrupt takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13–15, bringing together 10,000 founders, VCs, operators, and tech leaders for a tightly curated, three-day experience focused on real outcomes. Attendees return for: High-signal access to people actively building and investing Conversations that turn into deals, partnerships, and hires Tactical insights you can use immediately A front-row view into the future of tech before it breaks mainstream With 300+ startups expected to showcase their innovations, the intensity of Startup Battlefield 200, and curated networking designed to …