New VCs Announced for Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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- Sep 21, 2026 — 14:15 UTC
Vaibhav ‘Dr.V’ Agrawal, co-founder of ODDBIRD VC, will join a panel of judges for the Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place from October 13-15 in San Francisco. Other judges include Anu Bharadwaj from ICONIQ Growth, Sho Sho Leigha Ho of General Catalyst, Miloni Madan Presler from IVP, and Aidan Madigan-Curtis of Eclipse Ventures. Each of these firms specializes in sectors such as enterprise software, AI, and technology investments.
The Startup Battlefield winner will receive a $100,000 prize, part of a competition expected to draw over 10,000 tech leaders. Attendees can save up to $200 on their tickets before the price increase deadline on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Additionally, the last day to book an exhibit table is September 18.
Anu Bharadwaj brings significant experience, having served as President and COO of Atlassian for 12 years. Aidan Madigan-Curtis has a track record of success, contributing to Samsara achieving a $1 billion ARR during her tenure. This follows the recent acquisition of The Interaction Company by Cognition in July 2026, highlighting ongoing activity in the tech investment landscape.
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