TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Next Five VCs Set to Judge Startup Battlefield 200 Contenders
Thousands of applications. Multiple rounds of review. Hundreds of hours spent evaluating startups from around the world. Now comes the part everyone has been waiting for.
Startup Battlefield 200 is almost here, and with today's announcement, the judging panel is nearly complete. In just a couple of weeks, 200 carefully selected startups will gather at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to exhibit, meet investors, and compete for one of the most coveted opportunities in the startup world. Only a select group will advance to the live competition, where they'll pitch in front of thousands of founders, investors, media, and customers — and face questions from some of the sharpest minds in technology.
Decades of Experience on the Judging Panel
Today's judges bring decades of experience building companies, backing founders, and spotting transformative ideas before they become obvious. They'll help decide which startups continue their journey toward the Startup Battlefield finals and, ultimately, who has a chance to lift this year's trophy. If you want to see tomorrow's industry leaders before the rest of the world does, there's no better place to be than TechCrunch Disrupt.
Witness the Ultimate Pitch Competition
The only way to be front and center at the Disrupt Stage and witness the ultimate pitch competition of the year is to secure your tickets. With 2026 shaping up to be a defining year for AI, climate tech, and next-generation infrastructure startups, this year's Battlefield cohort is expected to reflect the most consequential shifts in the venture landscape.
Don't miss your chance to see the startups that will define the next decade — before anyone else does. Register now for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
via TechCrunch