Attention Pre-Series A founders! Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 remain open, and the competition is already heating up. If you’ve been intending to apply, now is the moment to act.

During TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, carefully selected startups will not only pitch. They’ll take the stage and compete in front of top-tier VCs and the entire TechCrunch audience. This is a proving ground for startups, where they are tested, challenged, and thrust into the limelight.

Nominate your startup or recommend one that’s prepared to enter the arena and demonstrate its worth. Submit here.

Reasons to nominate for Startup Battlefield

Gain global visibility and $100,000 in equity-free capital. Plus, direct access to top VCs. And the opportunity to showcase your startup among the elite.

Firms like Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit once found themselves precisely where you stand today. They entered the startup arena and left their imprint.

Advantages of Startup Battlefield 200 

• Free exhibit booth for all three days of Disrupt

• 4 free Disrupt passes

• Startup branding and inclusion in the Disrupt event app

• Press list access along with lead-generation opportunities

• Entry to exclusive founder masterclasses

• A chance to pitch live on the Disrupt Stage

• Immediate feedback from top-tier VCs

• An opportunity to compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding

Nominate now

The nomination deadline is May 27, but the most formidable founders don’t wait until the last moment. They act quickly, prepare diligently, and seize their opportunity before others catch up.

Join Startup Battlefield 200 today. Start nominating.