Summary:
Startup Battlefield 200 is the premier competition at TechCrunch Disrupt, featuring the top 20 startups pitching to top-tier VCs
This year's event promises drama, breakthroughs, and big reveals, with a $100,000 equity-free prize up for grabs
Judges include Philip Clark from Thrive Capital and Madison Faulkner from NEA, experts in AI, robotics, and data science
Past alumni like Dropbox and Cloudflare have gone on to redefine industries
The competition offers a rare insight into how world-class investors evaluate startups
Startup Battlefield 200 is the highlight of TechCrunch Disrupt, where only the top 20 startups from thousands of applicants get to pitch their vision to top-tier VCs at Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco (October 27-29). This event is not just about the competition; it's about the drama, breakthroughs, and big reveals that come with it.
From Dropbox to Cloudflare, Startup Battlefield alumni have redefined industries. This year, with a $100,000 equity-free prize on the line, the stakes are higher than ever. The competition offers a rare glimpse into how world-class investors evaluate startups, providing invaluable feedback on what excites them and what concerns them.
We're excited to announce the first wave of judges for Startup Battlefield 2025, including Philip Clark from Thrive Capital and Madison Faulkner from NEA. These judges bring a wealth of experience in AI, robotics, data science, and more, promising to make this year's competition unforgettable.
Don't miss the chance to witness the next big name in tech being born on the Disrupt Stage. Learn what it takes to deliver a winning pitch and hear directly from the investors judging the contenders.
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