One last chance to apply<\/p>\n
Due to overwhelming interest, we\u2019ve extended applications<\/a> for Startup Battlefield Australia to July 20.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been thinking about applying, do it now. There won\u2019t be another extension.<\/p>\n One application could change everything<\/p>\n Since the first Startup Battlefield Australia in 2017, there have been 26 alumni companies that have collectively raised over $147 million, with three successful acquisitions. They\u2019ve been backed by some of the world\u2019s most respected investors \u2014 including Y Combinator, Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Khosla Ventures, Microsoft, AirTree Ventures, Startmate, Techstars, and SOSV.<\/p>\n It all started with one decision: They applied.<\/p>\n Why apply now?<\/p>\n If you\u2019re building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.<\/p>\n Selected founders will pitch live to:<\/p>\n Top-tier investors.<\/p>\n Global media.<\/p>\n Australia\u2019s leading founders and operators.<\/p>\n Potential partners, customers, and hires.<\/p>\n This is more than a pitch competition. It\u2019s a chance to earn visibility, credibility, and connections that can take years to build.<\/p>\n What\u2019s at stake?<\/p>\n On August 19, 2026, eight startups will pitch live at Stripe Tour Sydney.<\/p>\n The top three will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits.<\/p>\n The grand prize is even bigger:<\/p>\n Automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.<\/p>\n No second application. No extra round. Just a direct path to one of the world\u2019s biggest startup stages.<\/p>\n Who should apply?<\/p>\n We\u2019re looking for early-stage startups across Australia and New Zealand that are:<\/p>\n Pre-seed to Series B.<\/p>\n Building a real product or showing strong traction.<\/p>\n Ready to scale.<\/p>\n Ready to tell their story.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to be a household name.<\/p>\n We\u2019re looking for the next one.<\/p>\n The deadline has moved \u2014 the opportunity hasn\u2019t<\/p>\n This extension gives you more time, but not much.<\/p>\n Applications now close July 20.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been waiting, this is the moment.<\/p>\n