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TechCrunch has announced its Startup Battlefield 200, an opportunity for pre-Series A startups to compete on a global stage. This high-stakes pitch competition, scheduled for October 27-29 at Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco, offers startups exposure to world-renowned venture capital judges. Successful alumni of the competition include Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Discord, and Getaround. The competition allows startups to benefit from global exposure, receive feedback from top tech investors, and a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding. Startups can join a waitlist to be notified when applications open, giving them a head start in the application process.