TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most iconic startup conferences in the world, organized by TechCrunch (part of Yahoo/Verizon Media). Held annually in San Francisco, the event brings together 10,000+ attendees including startup founders, venture capitalists, and technology leaders. The centerpiece is the Startup Battlefield competition where early-stage startups pitch to top VCs and a global audience for a $100,000 prize. Disrupt features keynote interviews with prominent founders and investors, deep-dive panel discussions on fundraising, growth, and emerging tech sectors, and an expansive Startup Alley showcasing hundreds of early-stage companies. The event has historically launched companies that went on to become unicorns, making it a must-attend for anyone in the startup ecosystem. The event program encompasses Startup Fundraising and Venture Capital, AI and Generative AI Startups, Fintech Innovation, Climate Tech and Sustainability, Health Tech and Biotech, providing comprehensive coverage of the most critical developments shaping the industry today. Designed for Startup founders at pre-seed to Series B stage, Venture capital partners and associates, Angel investors and family office representatives and other industry stakeholders, the conference delivers a carefully curated mix of keynote presentations, interactive panel discussions, and structured networking opportunities. Attendees consistently highlight the quality of peer connections made at the event, with many reporting significant business outcomes including new partnerships, client relationships, and strategic insights that directly impact their organizational strategies.