Big opportunity for pre-Series A startups — but the clock is ticking
TechCrunch is accepting applications for Startup Battlefield 200 through May 27. The program is designed to spotlight high-potential early-stage startups, giving founders a platform to reach investors, press, and customers worldwide. If your company is approaching or in the pre-Series A stage, this is a fast, high-leverage way to accelerate growth.
What’s on offer:
- $100,000 equity-free for the winner — non-dilutive capital that founders can use to scale.
- Extensive TechCrunch coverage and media exposure that can open doors to partners and customers.
- Direct access to VCs, strategic introductions, and a demo opportunity to present to a global audience.
- Networking, mentorship, and the chance to join a cohort of promising startups for sustained momentum.
The application is open to founders and those who want to nominate promising startups. TechCrunch’s Battlefield has a strong track record of surfacing companies that go on to raise rounds, expand internationally, and accelerate product-market fit. Even being selected as a finalist can multiply visibility and credibility in the eyes of investors and customers.
If you’re building something that can scale, don’t miss this deadline — apply or nominate now and give your startup a shot at meaningful funding, media attention, and investor introductions that can catalyze your next growth phase.