Startup Battlefield

TechCrunch has announced the next five venture capital judges who will evaluate the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at Disrupt 2026. The judges will assess pitches from 200 selected startups vying for the Battlefield crown. The announcement is part of TechCrunch's ongoing reveal of judges ahead of the event, giving founders a look at who may be weighing their pitches.

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.