Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition.
Here is the full list of the consumer/edtech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition.
Ahoi
What it does: Helps people find places that are accessible to those with limited mobility.
Why it’s noteworthy: Its inclusive technology makes places more accessible to those who might otherwise struggle to find locations to service their needs.
AllFocal Optics Limited
What it does: Uses nanophotonic technology to create lenses that enhance visual clarity.
Why it’s noteworthy: The company says that it has created breakthrough technology that helps people, especially those with conditions like headaches and dizziness, to withstand prolonged extended reality experiences.
Billight
What it does: Billight is a light-up pool table.
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Why it’s noteworthy: It calls itself the first light-up pool table and gaming system.
Cerca Dating
What it does: This Gen Z dating app is bringing back the way people used to meet — via mutual friends.
Why it’s noteworthy: It’s the latest spin on a dating app during this time of romance app fatigue, trying to prove that digital love is still alive.
FounderWay.ai
What it does: A platform that helps startups scale by providing business advice on topics like how to build a pitch deck or finding a target market.
Why it’s noteworthy: The platform is using AI to offer insight into some of the most pressing questions founders always have — how to run and scale a business. It’s an easier solution than trying to source information from various places by oneself.
Hotel Treats
What it does: A platform where luxury hotels can give customers vouchers for services like spas and dining.
Why it’s noteworthy: The platform lets hotels monetize day passes while also giving consumers a way to treat themselves to a singular luxury experience, without having to spend the big bucks and stay at the hotel.
Jotto
What it does: A company that creates QR codes for events and establishments so people can leave feedback and reviews.
Why it’s noteworthy: It’s an interesting product that also lets people give feedback by video or voice.
Nim
What it does: A platform that lets users create AI videos.
Why it’s noteworthy: It’s part of the wave of AI video companies launching, but it offers an all-in-one service, offering prompt assistance and numerous reusable clips.
Perfingo
What it does: Perfingo is a financial planning tool.
Why it’s noteworthy: It hails itself as the first of its kind in its home base of Singapore.
Pintours
What it does: Pintours is a tour-booking platform.
Why it’s noteworthy: It’s an AI tour guide, letting consumers guide themselves through a tour and personalize the …