At a Glance
- TechCrunch unveils 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 selectees.
- Six standout startups highlighted: Alltroo, METAPYXL, Nebula, Oriane, Othelia Technologies, Transitional Forms.
- Event held in San Francisco Oct 13-15, 2026.
- Why it matters: These companies span charity sweepstakes, digital media protection, music royalties, video search, AI storytelling, and live simulation-showcasing the breadth of innovation in the startup ecosystem.
TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 selectees for 2026 were announced, featuring a diverse set of companies that tackle everything from celebrity charity management to AI-powered storytelling. The 200 finalists will compete in San Francisco from Oct 13-15, 2026, while the remaining 180 receive recognition in their own categories.
By Amanda S. Bennett for News Of Los Angeles
Startup Highlights
Here are six startups that stood out, each offering a unique solution in its niche.
| Startup | What it does | Why noteworthy |
|---|---|---|
| Alltroo | Helps celebrities manage charity giveaways and fan engagement awards. | Manages sweepstakes processes from promotion to entry handling and winner selection. |
| METAPYXL | Protects digital media with content management tools. | Provides watermarking, usage tracking, licensing terms, and analytics for artists and creators. |
| Nebula | Music gallery where fans support artists and earn royalties. | Fans buy tokens at artist-set prices and earn royalties as tracks stream. |
| Oriane | Search tool that finds brands and trends in videos via natural language. | AI-powered text, image, and video clip searching simplifies brand and creator tracking. |
| Othelia Technologies | AI-powered storytelling platform. | Maps story structure, finds connections, offers overviews for complex world building. |
| Transitional Forms | Runs live simulations from prompts. | Patent-pending framework lets anyone create, remix, export instant video simulations from mobile devices; building SocialTV. |
Key Takeaways
- TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 selectees showcase a wide range of innovations.
- Six standout startups span charity sweepstakes, media protection, music royalties, video search, storytelling, and live simulation.
- The event takes place in San Francisco from Oct 13-15, 2026.
The 200 finalists and 180 other selectees highlight the growing diversity and creativity within the startup ecosystem, underscoring the importance of innovation across multiple sectors.
