Battlefield 200 startup orders close today

Today is the last day to apply or nominate a startup company Startup Battlefield 200. Once the clock strikes 11:59 PM PT, the window closes on your opportunity to compete for $100,000 in non-equity funding, gain global exposure, connect directly with investors, and go on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage.

If you’re building an outstanding startup — or know a founder — now is the moment to act.

Apply now For a chance to join 200 of the world’s most promising early-stage startups at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Final call for aspiring founders

Founders, that’s what it is. The application window closes tonight.

The strongest startups are already on the scene, and orders always rise in the last hours. If your company has been nominated but you have not yet completed your application, don’t risk losing your opportunity by waiting until the last minute.

And if you know a startup that deserves investor attention, media exposure, and global stage, Nominate them now While there is still time to apply before the deadline.

Startups start small

Some of the most influential companies in the history of technology didn’t start out with perfect pitches or huge funding rounds. They started to seize the opportunity.

Dropbox was pitched to skeptics before cloud storage became mainstream. Cloudflare was introduced before most people understood edge infrastructure. I entered Discord as a scrappy gaming startup called Hammer & Chisel.

They all came through Startup Battlefield.

That’s because Startup Battlefield 200 was never intended to reward the most polished companies. It’s about identifying the most promising ones. Pre-launch is good. Early traction is good. No income is fine. What matters is whether you’re building something that truly changes the industry.

The app itself is your first playground. Today is your last chance to make it happen.

More than just a pitch competition

Startup Battlefield 200 is where outstanding startups are discovered.

Select companies will showcase at TechCrunch Disrupt to more than 10,000 attendees, leading venture capital firms, global media, and the broader TechCrunch audience. Founders get direct access to investors, direct exposure, and the opportunity to prove they belong to the next generation of category-defining companies.

Each selected startup receives:

• A fully funded three-day exhibition stand at Disrupt

• Free passes to the team

• Founder masterclasses with leading investors and operators

• A distinct startup profile in the event application

• Access press list and lead generation opportunities

• Opportunities for editorial coverage, podcasts, and speaking appearances at TechCrunch as the company grows

Each selected company will perform live, either on the Disrupt Stage or on the Pitch Showcase stage. Both put founders directly in front of investors, media, customers and partners looking for their next step.

You don’t need to win the competition to get this experience to turn your company around. The exposure you get from this alone may be what moves the needle.

The track record speaks for itself

More than 1,700 startups have participated in Startup Battlefield over the years. Together they have raised more than $32 billion and produced more than 250 exits, including acquisitions by Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon.

Alumni include companies like Dropbox, Cloudflare, Discord, Fitbit, Mint, and Trello.

Behind every one of these success stories was a founder who wanted to scale up his company before the rest of the world caught up.

Who should apply?

We’re looking for ambitious early-stage startups that are building innovative products that can define their categories.

Applications are open globally across industries. Most of the startups selected are at the pre-Series A stage, although select Series A companies may be eligible.

To apply, startups must have:

• Founders with vision, execution, and traction

Thousands apply every year. Only 200 were selected. Only 20 finalists perform on the Disrupt main stage. A startup wins $100,000 in equity-free funding.

Deadline is tonight at 11:59pm PT

Founders who change industries rarely wait until they feel fully prepared. It applies before there is certainty.

If you’ve been debating whether to apply, this is your last chance. Deadline closes tonight, 11:59 PM PT.

If you’re building something category-defining — or know of a startup that deserves the spotlight — Submit your nomination and complete your application Before time runs out.