One last chance to apply
Due to overwhelming interest, we have extended applications so Startup Battlefield Australia July 20.
If you’ve been thinking about applying, do it now. There will be no other extension.
An app could change everything
Since the first Startup Battlefield Australia in 2017, there have been 26 alumni companies that have collectively raised over $147 million, with three successful acquisitions. They have been backed by some of the world’s most respected investors, including Y Combinator, Blackbird Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Khosla Ventures, Microsoft, AirTree Ventures, Startmate, Techstars and SOSV.
It all started with a decision: they applied.
Why apply now?
If you’re building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.
Selected founders will present live to:
- Top level investors.
- Global media.
- Australia’s leading founders and operators.
- Potential partners, clients and hires.
This is more than a pitching competition. It’s an opportunity to gain visibility, credibility, and connections that can take years to build.
What is at stake?
On August 19, 2026, eight startups will be presenting live at the Stripe Tour Sydney.
The top three will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits.
The grand prize is even bigger:
Automatic entry to the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco this October.
No second application. No extra round. Just a direct path to one of the largest startup stages in the world.
Who should apply?
We are looking for early stage startups in Australia and New Zealand that are:
- Pre-seeded for Series B.
- Build a real product or show strong traction.
- Ready to climb.
- Ready to tell your story.
You don’t have to be a household name.
We are looking for the next one.
The deadline has moved, the opportunity has not
This extension gives you more time, but not much.
Applications now close on July 20.
If you’ve been waiting, this is the time.
Submit your request before July 20.
Free to apply. No capital is taken. An opportunity that could change everything.
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