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The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops tomorrow Isabelle Johannessen AM PDT · August 26, 2025 Set your alarms. Bookmark this page. Refresh like your future depends on it.

After reviewing thousands of groundbreaking applications from around the globe, TechCrunch is just days away from announcing the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 — our handpicked cohort of the most promising early-stage startups set to take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27-29.

The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list will go live, right here, on Wednesday, August 27, at a.m. PT.

Whether you applied, referred a standout founder, or just want to see who made the cut, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Your name. Your rival. Your next investment. They might all be on this list.

This October marks 20 years that TechCrunch Disrupt has been shaping the startup world — and we’re pulling out all the stops. For two decades, the biggest names in tech, venture capital, and startups have taken our stage to share their visions and make history. Game-changers like Dropbox, Cloudflare, Fitbit, and Discord got their start in Startup Battlefield — and this is where the next generation of breakout companies will be born.

Want to see these rising stars pitch live? Hear from top-tier founders and investors? Network with the people shaping the future of tech? Grab your ticket to Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 in San Francisco.

Last year’s winner, Salva Health, topped a competitive field of startups with its development of a portable device to detect breast cancer early, especially in rural populations that lack access to mammograms and other diagnostic tools. You can relive their victory below, listen to our Equity podcast interview with CEO Valentina Agudelo, or get a detailed rundown of their journey here.

Techcrunch event Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital, Elad Gil — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They’re here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $600+ before prices rise. Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They’re here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise. San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025 REGISTER NOW Salva was far from alone. Out of the cohort of 200 trailblazing startups, TechCrunch editorial selected the 2024 Top 20 finalists who wowed the crowd with their disruptive innovations, live demos, and perfected pitches. Runner-up geCKo Materials turned heads with its compelling story about how years of research led to a breakthrough innovation in adhesive materials that is disrupting the Velcro industry one impossibly sticky situation at a time.

This year’s Startup Battlefield 200 Top 20 finalists will be revealed on Day 1 of Disrupt 2025 (Monday, October 27). You don’t want to miss the chance to see these founders battle it out live onstage for the $100,000 prize and Disrupt Cup. Your incumbent will be there. Your competitors have registered. Don’t get left behind — get your tickets to Disrupt 2025.

Mark your calendars and set your alarms — the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops right here on Wednesday, August 27, at a.m. PT. Be the first to see which exceptional startups made the cut.

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She scouts top founders across 99+ countries and prepares them to pitch on the Disrupt stage in front of tier-one investors and global media. Before TechCrunch, she designed and led international startup acceleration programs across Japan, Korea, Italy, and Spain—connecting global founders with VCs and helping them successfully enter the U.S. market. With a Master’s in Entrepreneurship & Disruptive Innovation—and a past life as a professional singer—she brings a blend of strategic rigor and stage presence to help founders craft compelling stories and stand out in crowded markets.

October 27-29, 2025 San Francisco Put your brand in front of 10,000+ tech and VC leaders across all three days of Disrupt 2025. Amplify your reach, spark real connections, and lead the innovation charge. Secure your exhibit space before your competitor does.

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