TC Disrupt 2021 Startup Battlefield: Deadline Extended

A Second Chance to Compete: Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021

For those deeply immersed in building their ventures – particularly early-stage startup founders – it's understandable to overlook important deadlines. A prime example is the opportunity to participate in the Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2021, scheduled for September.

We aim to provide every groundbreaking and inventive startup, regardless of its global location, with the chance to gain significant visibility among investors, media outlets, and individuals instrumental in fostering unicorn companies. The $100,000 equity-free prize is a considerable incentive, wouldn't you agree?

Therefore, we are extending the application deadline by a full week to ensure wider participation. Applying and competing won't incur any costs, so don't allow this potentially transformative opportunity to pass you by. Submit your application to Startup Battlefield before May 27 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).

The Battlefield Experience

The TechCrunch editorial team will meticulously review each submission, ultimately selecting approximately 20 startups to compete directly.

Each selected team will benefit from weeks of complimentary, intensive coaching from our experienced Battlefield team. This guidance will refine your pitch, enhance your presentation skills, and strengthen your overall business model.

You’ll be thoroughly prepared to confidently address the challenging questions posed by our panel of expert venture capital judges.

Startup Battlefield unfolds through multiple rounds, with the number of competitors decreasing with each stage. Advancing teams will reiterate their pitch and respond to questions from new judging panels.

This rigorous training, preparation, and focus culminate in a final showdown, representing a last opportunity to secure victory and the substantial prize. The judges then determine which exceptional startup will be crowned champion.

Benefits Beyond the Prize

Even if a startup doesn't win the grand prize, participation offers invaluable benefits, including global exposure. Sean Huang, co-founder of Matidor, was a finalist in the Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2020.

He shared his experience, stating: “The Startup Battlefield process helped us refine and improve our pitch. This improvement extended beyond messaging, aiding us in winning subsequent pitch competitions.

• Pitching in the finals led to a demo request from a final panelist.
• We received investment inquiries from 12 leading investors.
• Eight potential clients visited our website for a demo.
• We secured a Y Combinator application endorsement from another Battlefield participant.

Recognizing your current focus, we’ve granted a one-week extension. Take a moment to consider this opportunity to elevate your startup to new heights. Apply to Startup Battlefield before May 27 at 11:59 p.m. (PT).

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