Second Group of VC Judges Announced for Startup Battlefield at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is gearing up for an intense Startup Battlefield competition, with a new batch of top investors confirmed as judges. These experts will scrutinize pitches and help select the $100,000 winner during the event on October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. The second wave of investors includes Thomas Krane from Insight Partners, Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures, Nicolas Sauvage from TDK Ventures, Katie Stanton from Moxxie Ventures, and Santi Subotovsky from Emergence. These venture capitalists bring expertise in areas like cybersecurity, digital innovation, and early-stage investments. Their extensive backgrounds include backing successful companies such as Zoom, Airtable, and Calm. As the Startup Battlefield 200 competition heats up, these judges will play a crucial role in shaping the future of emerging startups. The event promises to showcase the latest innovations in tech, with the chance for attendees to learn directly from top VCs and startup founders. Early registration for the event offers discounts, and interested parties can secure their tickets to witness the action live in San Francisco.