Summary:
TechCrunch unveils the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, a list of the most promising early-stage startups from around the world.
Selected startups will exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco from October 27-29, with opportunities to pitch to top VCs and compete for $100,000 in funding.
The cohort spans diverse industries including AI, climate tech, health, fintech, and more, showcasing innovation across sectors.
Event highlights include live demos, pitching sessions, and the chance to see startups vie for the Disrupt Cup, with Google Cloud as the premier sponsor.
Alumni of the program have raised over $32 billion and achieved 250 exits, with the Top 20 finalists to be revealed on the first day of the event.
We're excited to announce the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, TechCrunch's curated selection of the top early-stage startups globally. These founders emerged from thousands of applications across all industries and regions, earning a spot to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco from October 27-29. This cohort is set to shape the future in areas like AI, climate tech, health, fintech, robotics, and consumer goods.
A big thank you to Google Cloud, the premier sponsor, for supporting early-stage startups in building and scaling their ventures.
At Disrupt, you can:
- Watch live demos of cutting-edge technology.
- See Battlefield companies pitch to top global VCs.
- Cheer them on as they compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding and the Disrupt Cup.
Whether you're a VC, tech enthusiast, or founder, join us at Disrupt 2025. Register for tickets before prices increase in September.
Presenting the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200
Agtech & Food
- AQUAWISE
- Clave
- CredoSense
- Genesis
- Greeny Solutions
- Instacrops
- Kadeya
- Shin Starr Robotics
- Tensorfield Agriculture
- Unibaio
- Verley
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
- ÄIO
- Antarka
- CasNx
- Chipiron
- Exactics
- Forte Biotech
- Lumos Strategies OÜ
- Miraqules
- Nephrogen
- PraxisPro
- Reme-D
- Surgicure Technologies, Inc.
Consumer
- Ahoi
- AllFocal Optics Limited
- Billight
- Cerca Dating
- FounderWay.ai
- Hotel Treats
- Nim
- Pintours
- Prickly Pear Health
- rax
- Rent a Cyber Friend, Inc.
- Renude
- Snap Discovery AG
- Tasteit
- Tattd
- Vista InnoTech Limited
Cybersecurity
- AIM Intelligence
- Corgea
- CyDeploy, Inc.
- Cyntegra
- Mill Pond Research
- Polygraf AI
- TruSources
- Young Minds App
- ZEST Security
- ZoraSafe Inc.
Edtech
- Calificadas
- CampusAI Holding LLC
- General Neuro
- Readmio
- Super Teacher
- ZEZEDU Corp.
Energy & Clean Tech
- AraBat
- Aruna Revolution
- CarbonBridge Inc.
- Carbon Negative Solutions
- COI Energy
- Coral
- Emobi
- EnyGy Limited
- Ganiga Innovation
- Gemini Energy
- Helix Earth
- HKG Energy
- HomeBoost
- HyWatts Inc.
- Kaio Labs
- MacroCycle Technologies
- Namu Robotics Corporation
- Naware
- Segura
- ShellVive
- Whisper Energy
- Xatoms
Enterprise Tech
- AI Seer
- Amplfi
- Atlantix Portal
- Billow AI
- Blok
- Breakout
- Cashew Research
- CODA
- Collabwriting
- Dextego Inc
- Dobs AI
- Elloe AI
- Elroi
- Etiq AI
- General Translation
- GRAVL, Inc.
- Hypercubic
- Just Words
- KrosAI
- Libertify
- Maisa
- Mappa
- mAy-I
- Mendo
- Nimblemind
- Rayda
- Sponstar
- Unthread
- Visualsyn, Inc
- WeShop AI
- ZETIC.ai
Entertainment & Media
- Alltroo
- METAPYXL
- Nebula
- Oriane
- Othelia Technologies
- Plurall AI
Fintech
- Astragar Limited
- Cyphr
- Identifee
- Lootlock
- Muse
- ti¢ker
Government & Legal
- Aparti
- Ascender Systems
- Ascent Integrated Tech
- Depth AI
- ILias AI Co., Ltd.
- JustiGuide
- Orchestra
- Ponderosa.ai, Inc.
- Pytho AI
- Shothawkai
- Torch Systems
Health & Wellness
- Akara
- Apersys AG
- ArmBionics
- ArtSkin
- AWEAR
- Axoft
- Care Hero
- Che Innovations Uganda Ltd
- ELLUSTRÖS
- Endless Health Inc.
- Eos.ai
- GLITCHERS Lab
- Innov8 AI
- Lexi AI, Inc.
- MariTest
- Meo Health
- Monere
- NearWave
- Neural Drive
- NUSEUM
- Ovulio Corp.
- Pharos
- PillarBiome
- PlayVision AI
- RADiCAIT
- Serene Sleep
- Some Other Place
- SpotitEarly
- Sybil Health
- Vital Audio
- VIZQ Technologies, Inc
- Vocadian
- Yuzi Care
- Zemi Labs Inc
Logistics & Supply Chain
- Bendi
- GigU
- Glīd
- Kinisi
- QuickShipper
Manufacturing & Industrial
- CloEE
- CosmicBrain AI Inc
- Delft Circuits
- Evolinq
- ExoMatter
- Hamilton Perkins Collection
- Kamet AI
- Koidra
- Mbodi
- MycoFutures
- OKOsix
- Prospectral
- Ravel
- Strong by Form
- Xronos Inc.
Real Estate & Proptech
- Genia
- Investwise
- Smart Bricks
- Soundspace Technology, Inc.
- Surfaice
- Unlisted Software, Inc.
- Zown
Space & Defense
- Airbility
- Arkadia Space
- Astrum Drive Aerospace
- Charter Space
- Endox
- HANCE
- Skylark Labs Inc.
- Skyline Nav AI, Inc
Startup Battlefield alumni have built companies like Dropbox, Cloudflare, and Discord, raising over $32 billion with 250 exits. The Top 20 Finalists will be announced on Day 1 of Disrupt, October 27.
If you applied, watch for updates via email. For everyone else, experience the action live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco.
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