Key facts
- Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia are now due July 20.
- The competition is open to early-stage startups (pre-seed to Series B) from Australia and New Zealand.
- Selected founders will pitch to top-tier investors, global media, and leading founders.
- The grand prize includes automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
- Past alumni have collectively raised over $147 million.
Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia have been extended to July 20 due to significant interest. This competition offers early-stage startups from Australia and New Zealand a platform to gain visibility, credibility, and crucial connections.
Selected founders will have the opportunity to pitch their ventures live to top-tier investors, global media, and leading Australian founders and operators. The event aims to fast-track startup growth by connecting them with potential partners, customers, and hires.
Since its inception in 2017, Startup Battlefield Australia has seen 26 alumni companies successfully raise over $147 million, with three companies achieving acquisitions. These startups have garnered support from prominent investors such as Y Combinator, Blackbird Ventures, Khosla Ventures, and Microsoft.
The competition is seeking startups that are pre-seed to Series B, possess a real product or demonstrate strong traction, and are poised for scaling. The grand prize includes automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October, alongside up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits for the top three finishers.
Isabelle Johannessen leads Startup Battlefield, scouting promising early-stage startups globally and preparing them for pitches on the Disrupt stage. Her background includes leading international startup acceleration programs and a Master's in Entrepreneurship & Disruptive Innovation.