"This year, TechCrunch Disrupt showcased the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of our 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort. Out of thousands of applications, we selected 200 of the most promising startups, each bringing unique innovations to their respective industries. The competition culminated in an electrifying event where these startups had the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate their solutions live over three days."
"From the top 20 finalists, TechCrunch editorial selected the top five companies that then battled it out for the $100,000 equity-free prize money and the coveted Disrupt Cup. The well-deserved win went to Glīd, with a strong runner-up, Nephrogen. Among the Startup Battlefield 200 were many industry-defining companies exhibiting and pitching on the Showcase Stage. Here are the standouts: Best Showcase Stage pitch by industry group Sustainability HomeBoost provides AI-powered home energy assessments that save money, cut carbon, and boost comfort."
Two hundred startups were chosen from thousands of applicants to participate in the 2025 Startup Battlefield. The cohort pitched and demoed solutions live across three days. TechCrunch editorial narrowed the field to a top 20, then selected five finalists to compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize and the Disrupt Cup. Glīd won the prize, with Nephrogen as a strong runner-up. Showcase Stage standouts included AI-driven solutions across sustainability, built world compliance, consumer marketplaces, enterprise research, health wearables, and immigration infrastructure. The Spirit of Disrupt award honored Manu Seve for organizing a founder-focused treasure hunt that generated numerous leads and connections.
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