Pre-Series A founders, this is your moment! If your startup is ready to be tested under real pressure, the battlefield is open.
We are still accepting nominations for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200. This is your shot to enter the arena TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and go face-to-face in front of world-class VCs and the full TechCrunch audience.
Where foreclosure companies are forged
You will compete for $100,000 in non-equity fundinggain global exposure on the main stage at Disrupt in San Francisco and get raw, unfiltered feedback from the investors who are shaping the future of tech. Plus, you’ll join an elite cohort of founders preparing to take on the biggest startup scene in the world.
Startup Battlefield alumni include Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit — and more than 1,500 startups that were once exactly where you are now: early, hungry, and ready to prove it.
Make your mark or be left behind. Suggest now.
Competition is fierce – get in early
Thousands of startups applied last year, and this year’s field will be even more competitive. TechCrunch reviews each candidacy, but founders who get in early give themselves a strategic advantage. If you are serious about winning, don’t wait to join the race.
Startup Battlefield 200 perks
- Free exhibitor table for all three days of Disrupt
- 4 free Disrupt cards
- Launch name and registration in the Disrupt event app
- Press list access and lead generation opportunities
- Access to exclusive founder masterclasses
- The chance to play live on the Disrupt Stage
- Direct feedback from top, world-renowned VCs
- A plan to finance $100,000 without equity
Explore the full list of benefits.
Techcrunch event
Boston, MA
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June 9, 2026
What you need to enter the arena
We’re looking for bold early-stage founders with an MVP and a vision that challenges the status quo. If you’re bootstrapped, pre-seed or seed-funded, this battleground was created for you. Series A startups in capital-intensive industries may also qualify.
Start the battle today
Nominations close on June 8, but champions are not waiting for the final call. Prepare early. Apply early. Enter the Startup Battlefield 200 and fight for your place on the biggest stage of technology.
