TechCrunch to Announce 2025 Startup Battlefield 200

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After reviewing thousands of innovative applications from around the world, TechCrunch is about to announce the Startup Battlefield 200 for 2025. This list will feature the most promising early-stage startups in the world, who will showcase their skills at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco from October 27 to 29, 2025.

The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list will be released on Wednesday, August 26, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.

Whether you applied, recommended someone, or just want to see who made the list, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Your name, your competitor, or your next investment opportunity could all appear on this list.

This October marks the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt. For two decades, this event has redefined the world of technology, venture capital, and startups. Companies like Dropbox, Cloudflare, Fitbit, and Discord began their journeys on the Startup Battlefield stage. Now, a new generation of innovative companies will also emerge from this platform.

Do you want to watch these emerging startups pitch live? Learn from top-tier entrepreneurs and investors? Network with those shaping the future of technology? Then get your tickets now for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (October 27-29, San Francisco).

Last year’s winner, Salva Health, was recognized as the top competitive startup for creating a portable device to detect early-stage breast cancer in rural areas. You can read more about their story and journey on TechCrunch.

The top 20 finalists of the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 will be revealed on the first day, October 27. Don’t miss the chance to see these entrepreneurs compete for the $100,000 prize and the Disrupt Cup live on stage.

Remember, the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list will be announced on Wednesday, August 26, at 9:00 AM. See the top startups first, right when it happens.

Startup Battlefield is proudly presented in collaboration with Google Cloud.