Startup Battlefield 200: Apply by June 8 for $100k
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- Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 close on June 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT, giving founders three days left to submit.
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host the Startup Battlefield competition in October at San Francisco’s Moscone West, where selected founders pitch on the Disrupt Stage.
- Winning startup will receive $100,000 in equity‑free funding, while all selected companies gain a free exhibit table, four Disrupt passes, branding in the event app, press exposure, founder‑only masterclasses, live pitch opportunity, and VC feedback.
- Alumni of Startup Battlefield have collectively raised more than $32 billion and achieved over 250 exits, with many acquired by Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.
- Alumni companies such as Dropbox, Discord, Mint, Fitbit, and Trello were launched through the competition.
- TechCrunch team will review every application submitted before the June 8 deadline.
Why it matters: Early‑stage founders gain a rare platform to showcase their MVPs directly to investors, media, and potential partners, while the $100k prize and extensive exposure can accelerate fundraising and market traction; startups that miss the June 8 deadline lose this high‑visibility opportunity.
