Is your pre-Series A startup solving big problems with game-changing potential? Do you have the drive to compete against the world’s top early-stage startups? Or know a founder whose vision deserves to be seen?

TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 is where the most innovative early-stage startups battle it out in front of world-renowned VC judges in a high-stakes pitch competition. With over 1,500 alumni, like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Getaround, this is the platform to showcase groundbreaking ideas, happening from October 27-29 at Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco.

The startup battle starts before applications even open. Add your startup (or refer one) to the waitlist and be at the front of the line when it’s time to apply.

Startup Battlefield isn’t just a one-time opportunity — our alumni still benefit from it today. Check out the Startup Battlefield 200 page to see how it can help your startup, explore key perks, and get your questions answered.

In a competition this big, every second counts. Add your startup — or refer one — to the Startup Battlefield 200 waitlist and get notified the moment applications go live. Apply early, stay ahead, and take your shot at startup glory! Waitlist here.