The wait is almost over: The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list drops August 27

TechCrunch is set to announce the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list on August 27 at 9:00 a.m. PT, featuring a curated selection of the most promising early-stage startups worldwide. These startups will compete at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco, marking the event’s 20th anniversary. The Startup Battlefield has historically launched major tech companies such as Dropbox, Cloudflare, Fitbit, and Discord, and this year’s cohort is expected to continue that legacy. The Top 20 finalists from the Battlefield 200 will be revealed on the first day of Disrupt, where they will compete live for a $100,000 prize and the Disrupt Cup. Last year’s winner, Salva Health, gained attention for its portable breast cancer detection device aimed at underserved rural populations, exemplifying the kind of innovative solutions showcased in the competition. Runner-up geCKo Materials also impressed with its breakthrough adhesive technology disrupting the Velcro