Central Eurasia Sends Four Startups to TechCrunch Battlefield 2025

TechCrunch has announced its 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, featuring 200 promising early-stage startups from around the world set to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. This event, marking the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, will include pitches from these startups competing for $100,000 equity-free and will feature notable industry leaders such as Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, and Sequoia Capital. A significant milestone for the Central Eurasia region was achieved through the 'Road to Battlefield' competition, which attracted 485 applications from 27 countries and culminated in four startups—Polygraf AI, QuickShipper, Surfaice, and ArtSkin—earning spots to compete at TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2025. This competition showcased a diverse and dynamic ecosystem, with 35% of startups founded by women and participation across various development stages. The initiative highlights Central Eurasia's growing presence on the global startup map and has sparked international investor interest and cross-border collaboration. Attendees at Disrupt 2025 can expect to see these startups and others from various industries such as AI, climate, health, fintech, and robotics vying for recognition and investment.