Pre-Series A\u00a0founders, this is your moment!\u00a0If your startup is ready to be tested under real pressure, the battlefield is open.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re\u00a0still accepting nominations for\u00a0TechCrunch\u00a0Startup Battlefield 200<\/strong><\/a>. This is your shot to step into the arena at\u00a0TechCrunch Disrupt 2026<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and go head-to-head in front of world-class VCs and the full TechCrunch audience.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll\u00a0compete for\u00a0$100,000 in equity-free funding<\/strong>, earn global exposure on the main stage at\u00a0Disrupt<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in San Francisco, and get raw, unfiltered feedback from the investors who shape the future of tech. In addition,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0join an elite cohort of founders preparing to take on the biggest startup stage in the world.<\/p>\n Startup Battlefield alumni include Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Fitbit \u2014\u00a0and more than 1,500 startups<\/a>\u00a0that once stood exactly where you are now: early, hungry, and ready to prove it.<\/p>\n Make your mark\u00a0or get left behind.\u00a0Nominate now.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Thousands of startups applied last year, and this year\u2019s field will be even more competitive. TechCrunch reviews\u00a0every<\/strong>\u00a0nomination, but founders who enter early give themselves a strategic edge. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0serious about winning,\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0wait to join the fight.<\/p>\n Explore the full list of\u00a0perks.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Techcrunch event<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBoston, MA<\/span> We\u2019re\u00a0looking for bold, early-stage founders with an MVP and a vision that challenges the status quo. If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0bootstrapped, pre-seed, or seed-funded,\u00a0this battlefield was built for you. Series A\u00a0startups\u00a0in capital-intensive industries may also qualify.<\/p>\n Nominations close\u00a0on\u00a0June 8, but champions\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0wait for the last call. Prepare early.\u00a0Nominate\u00a0early.\u00a0Enter Startup Battlefield 200<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and fight for your place on tech\u2019s biggest stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"2026](\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SB200-TC26_General_Article_Headers_1920x1080.png)
Where breakout companies are forged<\/h2>\n
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Competition\u00a0is fierce \u2014 enter early<\/h2>\n
Startup Battlefield 200\u00a0perks<\/h2>\n
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What it takes to enter the arena<\/h2>\n
Start the battle today<\/h2>\n