Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close in 3 Days as the TechCrunch Window Nears Its End
Founders have a final three-day window to apply for Startup Battlefield 200, one of the better-known startup competition platforms tied to TechCrunch’s event ecosystem.
Startup Battlefield 2026 applications close May 27: what founders need to know
The clock is almost out for Startup Battlefield 2026. For early-stage founders, the May 27 deadline is the key date — and the selection bar is about more than a polished pitch deck.
Steve Ballmer says he was ‘duped’ after founder he backed pleads guilty to fraud
Steve Ballmer says he was ‘duped’ and feels ‘silly’ after a founder he backed pleaded guilty to fraud, a sharp reminder that even seasoned investors can be misled.