Startup Battlefield is returning to Australia — here’s what happened the last time we came to Sydney

Key points

• In November 2017, TechCrunch brought Startup Battlefield to Australia for the first time.
• Fifteen startups from across Australia and New Zealand took the stage in Sydney, pitched in front of investors and judges, and competed for a shot at the global stage.
• And what happened next is exactly why we’re coming back.
• Sydney, August 19, 2026 On August 19, Startup Battlefield is returning to Sydney in partnership with Stripe, one of the world’s most iconic technology companies.
• We’re taking over Stripe Tour Sydney for a night that the Australian startup ecosystem won’t forget.