Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days

TechCrunch is calling for early-stage startup applications for its Startup Battlefield 200 competition, which concludes on June 8. Selected founders will pitch at the Disrupt 2026 event in San Francisco for a chance at $100,000 in equity-free funding and significant industry exposure.
Why it matters
This competition serves as a major launchpad for early-stage companies, historically helping alumni raise billions in funding and achieve high-profile acquisitions.
Founders, your window to enter Startup Battlefield 200 closes in just three short days.
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