Today is the last day to apply or nominate its starting point First Battlefield 200. When the clock strikes 11:59 pm PT, the window closes on your chance to compete for $100,000 in free funding, gain global exposure, connect directly with investors, and present on the disruptive TechCrunch stage.
If you’re building a group startup – or know who the founder is – this is the time to get moving.
Apply now for a chance to join 200 of the world’s most promising early stage startups at TechCrunch Disrupt.
The ultimate appeal for ambitious founders
Founders, this is it. The application window closes tonight.
Powerful startups are already on the scene, and apps are constantly popping up in the last hours. If your company has been nominated but you haven’t filled out your application yet, don’t risk missing your shot by waiting until the last minute.
And if you know a startup that needs investor attention, media exposure, and a global stage, choose them now while there is still time to apply before the deadline.
The group’s early exits began at a young age
Some of the most influential companies in the history of technology did not start with the right scale or large funding rounds. They started by taking advantage.
Dropbox was relegated to skeptics before cloud storage became mainstream. Cloudflare launched before most people understood edge infrastructure. Discord came in as a bad game starter called Hammer & Chisel.
They all come through the Startup Battlefield.
That’s because Startup Battlefield 200 has never been about rewarding the most polished companies. It is about identifying the most promising ones. Pre-launch is fine. The original departure is fine. There is no good money. What matters is whether you build something that really changes the industry.
The app itself is your first voice. And today is your last chance to do it.
In addition to the pitch competition
Startup Battlefield 200 is where startups are discovered.
Selected companies will pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt in front of 10,000+ attendees, leading business firms, global media, and the wider TechCrunch audience. Founders get direct access to investors, live exposure, and the opportunity to prove they are among the next generation of class-defining companies.
All selected startups get:
- A fully funded three-day exhibition space at Disrupt
- Team pass
- Founders classes with top VCs and operators
- The first profile installed in the event app
- Press access to listings and lead generation opportunities
- Opportunities for TechCrunch editorial coverage, podcasts, and speaking engagements as the company grows
Every selected company performs live, whether on the Disruption Stage or the Show Stage. Both put founders directly in front of investors, media, customers, and partners looking for a following.
You don’t have to win the competition for this experience to change the trajectory of your company. The exposure you get from this alone can be what pushes the needle.
The track record speaks for itself
More than 1,700 startups have participated in Startup Battlefield over the years. Together, they have raised more than $32 billion and produced more than 250 exits, including acquisitions by Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.
Alumni include companies like Dropbox, Cloudflare, Discord, Fitbit, Mint, and Trello.
Behind all those success stories was a founder who was determined to put his company first before the rest of the world caught on.
Who should apply?
We’re looking for early-stage startups to build new, potentially category-defining products.
Applications are open worldwide for all industries. Most selected startups are pre-Series A, although selected Series A companies may be eligible.
To apply, applicants must be:
- Innovators with vision, action, and traction
Thousands apply every year. Only 200 are selected. Only 20 made it to the finals of the main Disruption Stage. One startup wins $100,000 in free funding.
The deadline is tonight at 11:59 pm PT
Industry-changing innovators rarely wait until they feel completely ready. They act before there is certainty.
If you’ve been debating whether to send, this is your last chance. The deadline closes tonight, 11:59 pm PT.
If you’re creating something class-defining – or know a startup that deserves to stand out – submit your name and complete your application before the end of time.
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