Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are still open

Founders of Pre-Series A, this is your reminder! Nominations for Start Battlefield 200 are still open and the arena is already filling up. If you were planning on applying, now is the time to move.
Bee TechCrunch Disrupts 2026won’t just pitch hand-selected startups. They take the stage and compete against world-class VCs and the entire TechCrunch audience. Here, startups are tested, challenged and put in the spotlight.
Nominate your startup or put forward one that is ready to enter the arena and prove it belongs. Submit here.

Why nominate for Startup Battlefield
Global exposure and $100,000 in equity-free financing are at stake. This also applies to direct access to leading venture capital funds. And the chance to prove that your startup is one of the best.
Companies like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord and Fitbit once stood exactly where you are now. They entered the startup arena and made their mark.

Startup Battlefield 200 Benefits
- Free exhibition table for all three days of Disrupt
- 4 free Disrupt passes
- Startup branding and mention in the Disrupt event app
- Access to the press list and lead generation capabilities
- Access to exclusive masterclasses for founders
- The opportunity to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage
- Instant feedback from top tier VCs
- A chance at $100,000 in equity-free financing
Nominate today
Nominations close on May 27, but the strongest founders aren’t waiting for the clock. They arrive early, prepare harder and take their chances before the crowd overtakes them.
Join Startup Battlefield 200 now. Start nominating.
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