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TechCrunch
20 hours ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield 200: Final call — last day to apply
This is it. The gates to Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 close tonight. If you want a shot at the most electrifying startup pitch competition in tech, your application needs to be in before the deadline hits. You've got vision. Traction. A product that's making noise. Now's the time to show up on the biggest stage in startups. Apply by midnight tonight to compete for: A free 3-day exhibit space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. 4 complimentary, all-access passes. Curated investor and media exposure. VIP access to Startup Battlefield alumni programming. Investor-led masterclasses. A shot to pitch live on the Disrupt main stage. $100,000 in equity-free prize money. This isn't just another pitch competition. It's where category-defining companies are discovered. Trello. Dropbox. Mint. Cloudflare. They all launched here. Your turn starts now. Thousands will apply. Two hundred will make it in. Twenty will pitch live. One will win. But you can't win if you don't apply. Applications close tonight, June 9 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply now!
TechCrunch
02-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Startup Battlefield 200: Final week to submit your application
Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is still accepting applications — but the clock is ticking. In just one week, the chance to compete in the arena for the ultimate global pitch-off will close. Over 10,000 tech and VC leaders will be watching. This is your startup's shot to be seen, backed, and remembered. This isn't your typical pitch opportunity. It's a high-stakes, high-impact battle for exposure, funding, and your next big leap. If your startup has traction, vision, and the guts to compete — you've got until June 9 to submit your startup. Apply now to secure your place on the battlefield Thousands will apply. 200 will rise. 20 will battle on the Disrupt main stage. One will walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding — and the coveted Disrupt cup. You've got one week. Make your move. Startup Battlefield perks Free 3-day exhibit space at Disrupt 2025 4 complimentary, all-access tickets Listing in the official Disrupt app Access to press lists and VIP media Warm leads from top-tier investors and customers Exclusive investor-led masterclasses Main stage exposure And more — full details here This is the launchpad of legends: Trello, Mint, Dropbox, Getaround, Discord. Now it's your turn. Image Credits:for TechCrunch Who's eligible? We want pre-Series A startups with MVPs and massive ambition. Whether you're bootstrapped or already funded — if you're bold enough, you're battle-ready. Select Series A startups may qualify too. Final countdown: 7 days left Applications close June 9. This is your moment. Don't miss it. Apply now.
Zawya
25-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Lyvely named official audition platform for The Final Pitch: Dubai
Dubai, UAE – The Final Pitch, Asia's longest-running business reality TV show, has joined forces with Lyvely – the UAE's fast-growing social media and monetization platform – to power startup applications ahead of its first Middle East edition. This first-of-its-kind partnership connects the region's booming creator economy with its vibrant startup ecosystem, giving entrepreneurs a streamlined platform to pitch for funding, gain exposure, and grow. Lyvely now serves as the official audition platform for The Final Pitch: Dubai. With millions in funding raised across Asia, The Final Pitch is a high-impact televised pitch competition where founders present their ventures to top regional investors. Through Lyvely, the show now introduces a more interactive experience, where audiences can follow, support, and engage with entrepreneurs in real time. Farah Zafar, Co-founder & CEO of Lyvely, commented: 'This partnership is a natural fit. Lyvely is all about empowering creators and entrepreneurs to turn their passions into profit. The Final Pitch is where bold ideas meet real investment. We're building a bridge between inspiration, influence, and impact.' John Aguilar, Creator and Host of The Final Pitch and Founder of Dragon's Nest LLC FZ, the business and media investment firm bringing the show to the region, added: 'Partnering with Lyvely lets us extend the show's impact beyond the screen. It's a new layer of engagement for founders and audiences alike, and a powerful way to spotlight regional talent.' The Dubai edition will feature a new wave of startup founders, creator-led ventures, and regional investors. With Lyvely powering applications, the show redefines how businesses are pitched and funded in the digital age. How to Apply Applications are now officially open to UAE-based and international entrepreneurs: Create a Lyvely account at Post your pitch deck or elevator pitch video on your Lyvely profile and tag @Cyphercapital, @Lyvely, and @TheFinalPitch Complete the online application form at The Final Pitch Dubai will see contestants pitch to a panel of top-tier investor judges, including Phoenix Group PLC Co-Founder Bijan Alizadeh, Harbor Real Estate CEO and Managing Partner Dr. Mohanad Alwadiya, Founding Partner of Incubayt Investments Ltd. Sami Khoreibi, and Triliv Holdings Founder Jigar Sagar. Each brings deep sector expertise and capital backing to the table. Airing Schedule The Dubai edition of The Final Pitch will air exclusively on OSN and OSN+ in Q4 2025. About Lyvely Lyvely is the UAE's premier social monetization platform empowering creators, experts, and entrepreneurs to own their digital presence and build thriving online businesses. With HD video calls, monetized subscriptions, freelancer services, integrated payments, and more, Lyvely is the go-to platform for the next generation of digital entrepreneurs. About The Final Pitch The Final Pitch is a business reality TV show produced by leading Asian production house Dragon's Nest (now Dragon's Nest LLC FZ in Dubai), where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas to top investors and industry experts. Since its launch in 2017, the show has helped over 350 startups secure millions of dollars in funding and partnerships. Following its success in Asia, the show is expanding globally—starting with The Final Pitch: Dubai, and with plans for future editions in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain. Learn more: For more information or interview requests, please contact: thefinalpitch@ To express interest in being an investor-judge, partner or sponsor, please contact: admin@ or monica@
