Last Chance to Join Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Time is running out for startups eager to make their mark. The gates to Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will close in just three days, on June 9. This competition is not just another demo day; it’s a high-stakes battlefield where only the boldest startups break through to massive exposure and funding opportunities.

Over 10,000 tech leaders, top-tier venture capitalists, and influential media will be watching. This is your chance to rise and rewrite your startup’s future. Thousands will apply, but only 200 startups will be accepted into the Battlefield 200, and just 20 will pitch live on the Disrupt main stage. The grand prize? $100,000 in equity-free funding and the prestigious Disrupt Cup.

This competition has launched legends like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Getaround, and Discord. Now, it’s your turn to join this elite group. If your startup has a product, a mission, and momentum, and you’re at the pre-Series A or select Series A stage, you’re eligible to apply.

Participants receive a range of perks including free three-day exhibit space at Disrupt 2025, four all-access tickets, listing in the official Disrupt app, access to press lists and VIP media, warm leads from investors and customers, exclusive investor-led masterclasses, and main stage exposure.

Beyond the competition, TechCrunch Disrupt offers a powerful networking and learning environment. Founders and VCs from seed to Series C stages will gather in Boston on July 15 for workshops, strategies, and connections that can accelerate growth and fundraising.

If you’re ready to build smarter, scale faster, and connect deeper, this is your moment. Don’t miss the June 9 deadline to apply for Startup Battlefield 200. This is where ambition meets execution — and where your startup’s next chapter begins.