importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-28T14:30:00Z

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Announces Final Five VCs as Judges for Startup Battlefield 200

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has announced the final five venture capitalists set to judge the Startup Battlefield 200, a key platform for startups to pitch to investors. The judges, specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, will evaluate startups competing for a $100,000 prize and industry recognition.

Thousands of applications. Multiple rounds of review. Hundreds of hours spent evaluating startups from around the world. Now comes the part everyone has been waiting for. Register for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 today.

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