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TechCrunch Extends Startup Battlefield 200 Application Deadline to June 8
TechCrunch has extended the Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline to June 8 due to overwhelming demand from founders worldwide. The competition offers selected early-stage startups the opportunity to pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, with benefits including visibility, investor feedback, and a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding.
Quick Facts
Who
TechCrunch
What
application deadline extension
When
June 8, 2026 (new deadline)
Where
San Francisco
- application deadline extension
- Startup Battlefield 200 competition
- live pitching at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
- $100,000 equity-free funding award
- TechCrunch
TechCrunch has extended the application deadline for Startup Battlefield 200 to June 8 following overwhelming demand from founders worldwide. The extension provides additional time for early-stage startups to submit applications for the prestigious competition, which will culminate at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in October at San Francisco's Moscone West.
Startup Battlefield 200 is a competitive platform where ambitious early-stage startups pitch live in front of elite investors, influential media, and the global startup ecosystem. Selected founders will gain significant visibility and access to industry leaders. The winning startup receives $100,000 in equity-free funding, while all selected companies benefit from media exposure, investor feedback, and networking opportunities with venture capitalists and potential partners.
The competition has a proven track record of success. Over 1,700 startups have participated in Startup Battlefield throughout its history, collectively raising more than $32 billion and producing over 250 exits, including acquisitions by major technology companies such as Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, Uber, and Amazon. Notable companies that emerged from the competition include Dropbox, Discord, Mint, Fitbit, and Trello.
Selected startups receive multiple benefits including a free exhibit table for all three days of Disrupt, four complimentary passes, branding and visibility in the Disrupt event app, press exposure, lead-generation opportunities, access to founder-only masterclasses, and the chance to pitch on the Disrupt Stage. TechCrunch is seeking bold early-stage startups with a working MVP and the potential to disrupt their industries, including bootstrapped, pre-seed, and seed-stage companies, with select Series A startups in capital-intensive sectors also eligible to apply.
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Why This Matters
This extension is significant for early-stage founders worldwide who may have missed the original deadline. It opens a critical door to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026—one of the most prestigious startup platforms globally—where companies can gain visibility with top-tier investors, receive valuable feedback, and potentially secure $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. For entrepreneurs seeking rapid scaling and industry connections, this represents a rare, high-impact opportunity with proven outcomes: Startup Battlefield alumni have raised over $32 billion and created more than 250 successful exits.
Timeline & Sources
May 28, 2026
WireTechCrunch announces deadline extension for Startup Battlefield 200
Jun 8, 2026
WireExtended application deadline for Startup Battlefield 200