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Europe: The Startup Battlefield 200 wants your startups
Today we are urging early stage startups across Europe to sign up for the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2023. The signup window will close at 11:59 PM PDT on May 15.
SB 200 is the preeminent competition in the startup world and has a global reach. The inaugural cohort, which debuted last year at Disrupt 2022, included 35 startups from 13 European countries, including Bulgaria, France and the Netherlands to name a few.
The continent continued its impressive showing with three startups chosen as SB 200 finalists. The founders of Hormona (UK), InCooling (UK) and Reverion Gmbh (Germany) pitched to Disrupt’s entire audience, including top investors from around the world, for a chance to win $100,000 in the Startup Battlefield competition.
Apply to the Startup Battlefield 200 on TC Disrupt 2023
Europe, TechCrunch is calling – and the application deadline is fast approaching! Do not wait any longer. Register for the Startup Battlefield 200 before May 15 at 11:59 PM PDT.
The SB 200 membership comes with its privileges, the first of which is the coveted TechCrunch seal of approval. Then there’s the intense (and invaluable) interest from investors and media. SB 200 founders also receive a plethora of complimentary perks, benefits, and opportunities.
Access Disrupt — includes four extra passes and VIP access to all presentations, breakouts and roundtables.
Exclusive workshops and masterclasses — The founders of SB 200 will enjoy workshops in the weeks leading up to Disrupt. They also receive special pitch training from TechCrunch staff and a free year of TechCrunch+ membership.
Flash pitch at Disrupt — That special training will come in handy as you enter the Showcase Stage and pitch to investors and TechCrunch editors. Receive valuable feedback and – who knows? – you might even pique an investor’s interest.
Exhibition space on the exhibition floor — The SB 200 are the only fledgling startups allowed to exhibit at Disrupt.
Save the best for last — All SB 200 founders have a chance to compete for $100,000 in the Startup Battlefield pitch competition. TechCrunch editors will select 20 startups from the SB 200 as Startup Battlefield finalists. Founders of those 20 companies will be featured on TechCrunch, receive personal pitch coaching, and then pitch live on stage to the entire Disrupt audience. The ultimate winner will take home the $100,000 net worth prize and all the glory.
Europe, show us your best groundbreaking startups! If you want to launch the world on a global stage, sign up for the Startup Battlefield 200 before May 15 at 11:59 PM PDT. We look forward to seeing you in September in San Francisco!
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