Venture Capital Judges for Startup Battlefield 200

Aditi Maliwal from Upfront Ventures, Michael Palank of MaC Ventures, Nell Daly of Revenge Capital, Grace Ge from Amplify Partners, and Crystal Huang of Google Ventures will judge the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.

This event is scheduled for October 13-15, 2026, at Moscone West in San Francisco, with an expected attendance of over 10,000 tech leaders, VCs, and founders. Ticket prices will increase by up to $200 after September 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT, and the last day to book an exhibit table is September 18, 2026.

TechCrunch emphasizes that a great pitch does not guarantee success in the Startup Battlefield; rather, a great company is the key to winning. This follows a tradition of over 15 years where Startup Battlefield has launched companies that have gone on to define entire markets. The event will feature live pitches on the Disrupt Stage, providing a platform for emerging startups to gain visibility and potential investment.

With the involvement of prominent VCs, participants can expect a rigorous evaluation process that could influence future funding opportunities.