Battlefield

Startup Battlefield 200 is where ambitious early-stage startups go from unknown to impossible to ignore. Selected founders will take the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, pitching live in front of elite investors, influential media, and the global startup ecosystem. One startup will walk away with $100,000 in equity-free funding, but every company selected gains visibility that can reshape its trajectory. More than 1,700 startups have participated in Startup Battlefield over the years. Together, they’ve raised more than $32 billion and produced over 250 exits, including acquisitions by com

Your browser does not support the video tag. If you’re a multiplayer game of any significance nowadays, chances are you offer a battle pass for players to progress through with each passing season. They might have a certain theme or revolve around a new hero, but either way, they act as an incentive to ensure you keep playing and continue earning cool cosmetic options or gameplay upgrades. Go back in time a decade or so and most players were happy with a progression system where you got a higher level, new weapons, and skins — but gamers of today are much more expectant. It’s why games like Ca