TechCrunch Reveals 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 on Aug 27

Mark your calendars. TechCrunch will publish the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 on Wednesday, August 27 at 9:00 a.m. PT — a curated list of the 200 early-stage startups invited to pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt, happening October 27–29 in San Francisco.

When the list drops

Set your alarms and refresh the page: the list goes live right here on August 27 at 9:00 a.m. PT. Whether you applied, referred a founder, or are tracking competitors, this is the moment to see who made TechCrunch’s handpicked cohort for Disrupt 2025 — the event’s 20th anniversary.

Why it matters

• Exposure: Battlefield alumni include Dropbox, Cloudflare, Fitbit and Discord — the list puts startups on a global stage.
• Dealflow: Investors and VCs use the list to spot early opportunities and prioritize due diligence.
• Momentum: Selected companies get access to the Disrupt stage, press coverage, and networking with top-tier founders and investors.

TechCrunch will also name the Top 20 finalists drawn from the 200; those companies will pitch live on Day 1 of Disrupt for a $100,000 prize and the Disrupt Cup. Last year’s winner, Salva Health, drew attention for a portable device that detects breast cancer in underserved areas — a reminder that Battlefield selections can accelerate real-world impact.

Disrupt 2025’s agenda already lists heavy hitters — Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital and more — and Google Cloud returns as the premier sponsor. Expect conversations that span product-market fit, fundraising strategies, and the technology bets shaping the next decade.

Founders and investors should treat the August release as actionable intelligence. For founders, inclusion can change trajectory — press, meetings, and investor interest compress months of outreach into days. For investors, the list is a concentrated feed of vetted startups worth immediate follow-up.

Plan ahead: the Top 20 reveal is set for October 27, and the full Disrupt program runs through October 29 in San Francisco. Whether you’re tracking rivals, sourcing investments, or scouting partnerships, this year’s anniversary Disrupt promises amplified visibility and catalytic connections.

Set your alarms, bookmark the page, and be ready to refresh — the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 drops on August 27 at 9:00 a.m. PT. If you want to turn the list into action, use data to prioritize outreach, validate traction signals, and prepare tailored meeting agendas to make every Disrupt minute count.