Lasst die Spiele beginnen, startup founders let the games begin! In case you havent heard, the application window for the Startup Battlefield at Disrupt Berlin 2019 is wide open and waiting for you.
Dont miss the chance to launch your early-stage startup on an international stage in front of some of techs most influential movers and shakers.
Grab this opportunity and apply to compete today.Whats at stake? How does $50,000 sound? How does intense investor interest and global media exposure sound? Pretty darned good, amirite? Keep in mind that it wont cost you anything to apply or to participate in the Startup Battlefield.
No fees, no equity no kidding.All participants benefit from the exposure, and they all become part of the Startup Battlefield alumni community.
Since 2007, 857 startups have launched their dreams on the Startup Battlefield stage and gone on to collectively raise $8.9 billion while producing 112 exits.
Companies like Vurb, Dropbox, Mint, Yammer and many more.
Is your startup the next big name?Heres how the world-famous pitch competition works.The application process is simple, but very competitive.
Veteran TechCrunch editors closely review every application looking for high-potential startups.
Theyll select approximately 15-20 companies to competeIf your startup makes the cut, youll receive free pitch coaching from TechCrunch in the form of six rigorous weeks.
The Battlefield team will help you fine-tune your pitch, demo and presentation skills.
Come the big day, youll be ready to slay.Startup Battlefield consists of two rounds.
Each team has six minutes to pitch to a world-class panel of judges followed by a six-minute Q-A session.
The founders who make it through to the second round will present again to a fresh set of judges.One remarkable startup will win the day, the Disrupt Cup, serious bragging rights and, oh yes, that $50,000 prize.
All teams benefit, and were not just saying that to make you feel better.
The event takes place in front of a huge audience filled with investors, media and tech icons and we record and live-stream the whole shooting match around the world.Participating in the Startup Battlefield can change the trajectory of your business.
Youll get to exhibit in Startup Alley for the entire show.
Imagine starting conversations with potential investors or partners with, We competed in TechCrunchs Startup Battlefield.
Youll have their attention.The Startup Battlefield takes place at Disrupt Berlin 2019 on 11-12 December.
Dont miss out on this opportunity to debut your early-stage startup to the world and take it to new heights.
Apply to Startup Battlefield today.
Lasst die Spiele beginnen!Pro Tip: You can use the same application to apply for the TC Top Picks program.
If you make the cut, youll receive a freeStartup Alley Exhibitor Package, VIP treatment and lots of media and investor exposure.Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at Disrupt Berlin 2019? Contact our sponsorship sales team byfilling out this form.