Startup Battlefield 200 Returns With $32B in Alumni Exits

SAN FRANCISCO — TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will showcase 200 early-stage startups competing on stage Oct. 13-15 at Moscone West, drawing from a global application pool and building on a program that has generated $32 billion in capital raised and 250-plus exits.

The Startup Battlefield program's alumni include category-defining exits: Dropbox, Cloudflare, Discord, Trello, and Mint. This year's cohort spans artificial intelligence, biotechnology, climate tech, and fintech, with notable entries including Laplace Intelligence, BioTrillion, Infiuss Health, Helix Carbon, and TaxFigure.

The competition targets venture capitalists seeking early-stage deal flow and provides founders direct access to investors and industry leaders. Google for Startups and SAP are premiere sponsors.

Tickets are available with early-bird discounts of $100 to $300; prices increase in September.

The competition targets venture capitalists seeking early-stage deal flow and provides founders direct access to investors and industry leaders. Google for Startups and SAP are premiere sponsors.

Tickets are available with early-bird discounts of $100 to $300; prices increase in September.