News Summary

• The 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 is TechCrunch’s annual, handpicked list of the 200 most promising early-stage startups from around the world.
• From AI to climate, health to fintech, robotics to consumer — these are the companies shaping the future across every major category.
• These founders rose to the top from thousands of applications spanning every industry and geography.
• Their reward?
• A coveted spot to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco.