Startup Battlefield 200

TechCrunch has announced the next five venture capitalists joining the judging panel for Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2026. The judges will evaluate early-stage startups competing in the pitch competition, where founders vie for attention from investors and a top prize. The announcement matters to founders weighing whether to apply and to the startup community tracking which investors will be scouting deals at the event.

TechCrunch has announced the next five venture capitalists who will judge the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The judges will evaluate pitches from 200 selected early-stage startups competing at the event, where founders battle for funding and visibility. The announcement adds to the growing lineup of investors taking part in this year's conference.