With Tabby, a former accountant is using AI to make accountants obsolete
In May of 2025, Ahad Ali was a successful accountant, overseeing a team of 20 people and handling…
First judges revealed for Startup Battlefield 200
Every year, thousands of founders dream of stepping onto the Disrupt Stage for the ultimate startup pitch competition,…
The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 is here — see who made the cut
We’re thrilled to unveil the 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 — TechCrunch’s annual, handpicked list of the 200 most…
Silkroad Innovation Hub’s Road to Battlefield competition continues
The Road to Battlefield competition, organized by Silkroad Innovation Hub in partnership with TechCrunch, Freedom Holding, Astana Hub,…
Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield
The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney…
Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney
In November 2017, TechCrunch brought Startup Battlefield to Australia for the first time. Fifteen startups from across Australia…
How to apply to Startup Battlefield 2026, what you need ahead of today’s June 8 deadline
Every year I read through thousands of Startup Battlefield applications. And every year, I see the same pattern:…
How to apply to Startup Battlefield 2026, what you need ahead of the June 8 deadline
Every year I read through thousands of Startup Battlefield applications. And every year, I see the same pattern:…
What we’re looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026, and how to apply in time for the May 27 deadline
Every year I read through thousands of Startup Battlefield applications. And every year, I see the same pattern:…
Why Tokyo is the most important tech destination of 2026
Every major tech conference has themes. Most are vague enough to mean everything and nothing at the same…
Startup Battlefield 200 applications open until May 27
Pre-Series A founders and anyone who knows a startup worth funding, this is your reminder. Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 are open,…
How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 — and what every company gets regardless
Every founder who applies to Startup Battlefield wants the same thing: the Disrupt Main Stage. Six minutes to…