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

TechCrunch is set to announce the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 list on Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. PT. This list features a curated selection of the most promising early-stage startups from thousands of global applications, who will compete at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, scheduled for October 27-29 in San Francisco. The event marks the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, a platform that has historically launched successful companies like Dropbox, Cloudflare, Fitbit, and Discord. 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 recognition for its portable breast cancer detection device aimed at underserved rural populations. Other notable finalists included geCKo Materials, which innovated in adhesive technology. The Startup Battlefield competition is presented by Google Cloud and continues to be a