Startup Battlefield — the matriarch of all pitch competitions — is the stuff of tech legend. Heck, it even performed a job in the HBO present, “Silicon Valley,” and its affect touches early-stage startups round the globe. Under no circumstance will you discover a larger, higher platform for launching your startup to the world.
Battlefield has an extended historical past of manufacturing notable names. Need an instance? Just a little startup by the identify of Dropbox competed in the Battlefield at TC50 (the precursor to Disrupt) means again in 2008.
TechCrunch is on the hunt for modern, game-changing startups to take the Startup Battlefield problem and wrangle with the best-of-the-best at TC Disrupt 2021 in September. Are you recreation?
Apply to compete in Startup Battlefield earlier than the deadline closes on May 13 11:59 pm (PT).
The stakes: A shot at $100,000 in equity-free prize cash. Major publicity for all competing startups — suppose buyers keen to discover and fund the subsequent large factor, journalists in search of thrilling, game-changing startups to cowl and potential prospects and companions who may help take your corporation to new ranges of success.
The funding: Your time. Yup, that’s it. Appyling to and taking part in Startup Battlefield is 100 % free. No charges, no fairness reduce. You merely make investments your time — all taking part founders obtain a number of weeks of coaching with the Startup Battlefield workforce. Your demo and presentation shall be, effectively, pitch good while you ship it to panels of prime VC judges. And you’ll be completely prepped to deal with the Q&A that follows.
The perks: In addition to the large curiosity from nearly all Disrupt attendees, competing startups get exhibition area in the Startup Alley expo space, free passes to future TechCrunch occasions, a free membership to Extra Crunch and invites to non-public occasions like the Startup Battlefield reception.
You’ll meet members of the Startup Battlefield alumni group — we’re speaking about 922 firms (like Vurb, Mint, Yammer and, sure, Dropbox) which have collectively raised $9.5 billion and produced 117 exits. Once Disrupt ends, you’re a part of this phenomenal group — simply think about the networking prospects.
The particulars: Read extra about how Startup Battlefield works.
TC Disrupt 2021 takes place September 21-23. If you’ve received an modern, game-changing startup, apply to compete in Startup Battlefield. Make positive you submit your accomplished software earlier than the deadline expires on May 13 11:59 pm (PT).
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