Final extension: Startup Battlefield Australia applications now close July 20

If you’re building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward.

There won’t be another extension. 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’ve 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. If you’re building something ambitious, this is a fast track to the people who can move your startup forward. This is more than a pitch competition. It’s a chance to earn visibility, credibility, and connections that can take years to build. On August 19, 2026, eight startups will pitch live at Stripe Tour Sydney. The top three will receive up to $15,000 in Stripe fee credits. Automatic entry into 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 world’s biggest startup stages. We’re looking for early-stage startups across Australia and New Zealand that are: The deadline has moved — the opportunity hasn’t Free to apply. No equity taken. One opportunity that could change everything.