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this year, Disable TechCrunch Showcasing our amazing talent and pioneering ideas 2025 Battlefield 200 Startup Set.
From thousands of submissions, we selected 200 promising startups, each bringing unique innovations to their respective industries. The competition culminated in an exciting event where these startups had the opportunity to showcase and demonstrate their solutions live over three days.
from Top 20 finalistschose a TechCrunch editorial Top five companies Which then competed for a $100,000 equity-free prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup. The deserved win went to SmoothWith a strong runner-up, Nephrogen.
Among the Startup Battlefield 200, there were several industry-leading companies displaying and pitching on the showcase. Here are the most notable ones:
Best Theatrical Presentation by Industry Group
Sustainability
HomeBoost Provides AI-powered home energy assessments that save money, reduce carbon and enhance comfort.
The built world
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invest It builds AI-based compliance for commercial buildings.
consumer
Rax It democratizes luxury fashion through a two-sided marketplace.
project
Cashew research Delivers expert insights to customers quickly and affordably through AI-powered research.
health
clothes It has developed an ear-worn electroencephalogram (EEG) with an artificial intelligence trainer to track brain waves and manage stress.
Policy + Protection
JustiGuide It is to transform immigration from a bureaucratic nightmare into a seamless infrastructure.
Best booth – it’s a tie!
Belite They brought in one of their own lighted pool game systems and mounted it on their pop-up logo. They’re building “Top Golf” for billiards, but without a pool table available to demo, they did what any good founder would do: improvise! This was an innovative use of space and was a huge hit in the exhibition hall.
eligible They brought energy, color and creativity all the way from Argentina to their pavilion. They showcased their AI-powered communications intelligence trainer in an interactive way, and encouraged attendees to use their platform live at the booth. They have been the talking point, and rightly so!
Spirit of Disruption Award
The Spirit of Disrupt Award goes to Manu Seve, Co-Founder and CEO Sponstarwhich went out of its way to create opportunities, connections, and opportunities for its fellow founders through the treasure hunt it organized for the weeks leading up to the event. Using its platform, the research served 33 participating companies, held 15 side events that included 200 potential customers, visited more than 700 sites (about four sites per user), and received 50 awards from eight different startups.
Startup Battlefield is more than just a pitch competition; It’s an opportunity to build relationships with investors, potential clients, and fellow founders to support each other in their entrepreneurial journeys.
As we celebrate the achievements of this year’s winners, we’re excited to see how they will shape their industries and drive innovation in the months and years to come. Congratulations to everyone participating in Startup Battlefield 200, and special thanks to our judges and sponsors for their support in making TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 a huge success.