TechCrunch Unveils 2025 Startup Battlefield 200: 200 Most Promising Early-Stage Startups From Around the World

TechCrunch has unveiled the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, a list of 200 promising early-stage startups from around the world. These companies, spanning various industries, will exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. The event offers live demos, pitches, and competitions for $100,000 and the Disrupt Cup. Notable sponsors and speakers include Google Cloud, Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, and Sequoia Capital.

TechCrunch has announced the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, a curated list of 200 early-stage startups from around the world. These companies, selected from thousands of applicants, will exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, scheduled for October 27-29 in San Francisco. The event, marking its 20th anniversary, offers a platform for these startups to showcase their innovations, compete for a $100,000 prize, and vie for the iconic Disrupt Cup [1].

The Startup Battlefield 200 includes companies across various industries, including AI, biotech, consumer tech, cybersecurity, edtech, energy, entertainment, fintech, government, health, logistics, manufacturing, real estate, and space. Notable sponsors and speakers at the event include Google Cloud, Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, and Sequoia Capital [2].

The event will feature live demos, pitches, and networking opportunities with top-tier founders and investors. The Top 20 Finalists from this list will be revealed live on Day 1 of Disrupt on October 27. This year’s event promises to be a significant milestone, with previous Battlefield alumni having gone on to build category-defining companies like Dropbox, Cloudflare, and Discord [1].

For those interested in attending, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 offers a unique opportunity to witness the future of technology firsthand. Tickets are available for purchase, with early bird pricing available until September. The event is expected to draw a significant crowd of investors, tech enthusiasts, and early-stage founders eager to connect with the next generation of innovative companies [2].

References:
[1] https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/26/the-wait-is-almost-over-the-2025-startup-battlefield-200-list-drops-tomorrow/
[2] https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/27/the-2025-startup-battlefield-200-is-here-see-who-made-the-cut/