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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 adds new VC judges for Startup Battlefield 200

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TechCrunch has announced additional venture capitalists who will judge the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. These judges, including investors from Upfront Ventures, MaC Ventures, Revenge Capital, Amplify Partners, and GV, will evaluate startups based on their business fundamentals and potential for market leadership. The event, taking place from October 13-15 in San Francisco, aims to identify promising early-stage companies. AI

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 adds new VC judges for Startup Battlefield 200

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  1. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · TechCrunch Events ·

    Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed

    Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battle

    Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a m…

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