Startup Battlefield 200 applications close today

Today is the last day to register or nominate a startup Start Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 PM PT, the opportunity closes to compete for $100,000 in equity-free financing, gain global visibility, connect directly with investors, and launch on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.

If you’re building a groundbreaking startup – or know a founder who is – now is the time to get moving.

Apply now for the opportunity to join 200 of the world’s most promising early-stage startups at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Final call for ambitious founders

Founders, this is it. The application window closes tonight.

The strongest startups are already in the arena and applications always pour in in the last hours. If your company has been nominated but you haven’t completed your application yet, don’t risk missing your chance by waiting until the last minute.

And if you know a startup that deserves investor attention, media attention and a global stage, nominate them now while there is still time to apply before the deadline.

Breakout startups started with small moments

Some of the most influential companies in technology history didn’t start with perfect pitches or massive funding rounds. They started by taking a chance.

Dropbox demonstrated to skeptics before cloud storage was mainstream. Cloudflare pitched before most people understood edge infrastructure. Discord came in as a scrappy gaming startup called Hammer & Chisel.

They all came through Startup Battlefield.

That’s because Startup Battlefield 200 was never about rewarding the most polished companies. It’s about identifying the most promising ones. Pre-launch is fine. Early traction is fine. No income is fine. It’s about whether you build something that really changes an industry.

The application itself is your first pitch. And today is your last chance to make it.

More than a pitch competition

Startup Battlefield 200 is the place where breakout startups are discovered.

Select companies will present at TechCrunch Disrupt to more than 10,000 attendees, leading venture capital firms, global media and the broader TechCrunch audience. Founders get direct investor access, live exposure and the chance to prove they belong to the next generation of category-defining companies.

Each selected startup will receive:

• A fully funded three-day exhibition stand at Disrupt

• Free team passes

• Founder masterclasses with top VCs and operators

• A featured startup profile in the events app

• Access to the press list and lead generation capabilities

• Opportunities for TechCrunch editorial coverage, podcasts and speaking engagements as the company grows

Each selected company pitches live, whether on the Disrupt Stage or the Pitch Showcase Stage. Both place the founders directly in front of investors, media, customers and partners looking for the future.

You don’t have to win the competition for this experience to change the trajectory of your business. Just the exposure you get from this could be the needle.

The track record speaks for itself

Over the years, more than 1,700 startups have participated in Startup Battlefield. Together they have raised more than $32 billion and completed more than 250 exits, including acquisitions by Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber and Amazon.

Its alumni include companies such as Dropbox, Cloudflare, Discord, Fitbit, Mint and Trello.

Behind each of these success stories was a founder willing to take his company forward before the rest of the world caught up.

Who must submit an application?

We are looking for ambitious early-stage startups building innovative, potentially category-defining products.

Applications are open worldwide in all sectors. Most startups selected are pre-Series A, although certain Series A companies may be eligible.

To apply, startups must have:

• Founders with vision, execution and control

Thousands sign up every year. Only 200 have been selected. Only 20 finalists will pitch on the main Disrupt Stage. One startup wins $100,000 in equity financing.

The deadline is tonight at 11:59 PM PT

The founders who change industries rarely wait until they feel completely ready. They apply before certainty exists.

If you’ve been thinking about signing up, this is your last chance. The deadline closes tonight, 11:59 PM PT.

If you’re building something that defines the category – or know a startup that deserves the spotlight – submit your nomination and complete your application before time runs out.