Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney
Startup Battlefield is set to return to Sydney on August 19, 2026, after its successful debut in 2017. The event will feature ten startups pitching for investment and the chance to compete at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. This initiative aims to highlight the Australian startup ecosystem and encourage participation from ambitious founders.
- ▪Startup Battlefield will take place in Sydney on August 19, 2026.
- ▪Ten selected startups will pitch in front of investors and the tech community.
- ▪The winner will receive automatic entry into Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
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In November 2017, TechCrunch brought Startup Battlefield to Australia for the first time. Fifteen startups from across Australia and New Zealand took the stage in Sydney, pitched in front of investors and judges, and competed for a shot at the global stage. It was one day. One stage. And what happened next is exactly why we’re coming back. Sydney, August 19, 2026 On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world’s most iconic technology companies. We’re taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won’t forget. Ten selected companies will pitch live in front of top-tier investors, global press, and the best of Australia’s tech community. The top three will win up to $10,000 in Stripe fee credits.
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