Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ($100,000 equity-free prize)

About

The TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 offers early-stage startups a unique opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas in a competitive pitch environment, with the chance to win a $100,000 equity-free prize, gain invaluable exposure to top investors and media, and participate in exclusive networking and masterclass sessions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco.

Benefits

• $100,000 equity-free prize
• Free exhibit table for all 3 days of Disrupt
• 4 complimentary tickets
• Branding/listing in event app
• 2-minute fast-pitch on Showcase Stage
• Invites to exclusive networking events
• Press list access
• Lead generation
• Access to masterclass sessions
• Chance to pitch to world-famous VCs
• Game-changing advice from top-tier investors

Eligibility Criteria

• Early-stage startups with an MVP and a game-changing vision
• Bootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed-funded startups
• Select Series A companies in capital-intensive industries may qualify
• Open to startups from any country and industry