TechCrunch has unveiled the latest group of elite venture capitalists who will judge the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at the upcoming Disrupt 2026 conference. Scheduled for October 13-15 in San Francisco, the event showcases promising early-stage founders competing for a $100,000 grand prize and industry-wide exposure.
The newly announced judges bring deep expertise from prominent firms including ODDBIRD VC, ICONIQ, General Catalyst, IVP, and Eclipse Ventures. Their rigorous questioning during the six-minute pitches provides both contestants and audience members with critical insights into what top-tier investors look for in scalable tech startups.
As one of the tech ecosystem’s most anticipated startup pitch competitions, Startup Battlefield continues to serve as a launchpad for future industry leaders, drawing over 10,000 technology professionals and investors to the main stage.
- Five prominent venture capitalists added to the Startup Battlefield 200 judging panel.
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco.
- Early-stage founders compete for a $100,000 prize and investor backing.
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