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Three regional startups secure spots at TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield 2026
TechCrunch reports that Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ topped the Central Eurasia pitch competition.
The short version
- Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ won the regional final of the Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026.[TechCrunch]
- The three regional winners secured entry to the Startup Battlefield 200 in San Francisco, scheduled for October 13-15.[TechCrunch]
- The top finishers will divide a $100,000 investment pool alongside credits distributed among the event's 22 finalists.[TechCrunch]
Key facts
- Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ claimed the top three places in the regional competition.[TechCrunch]
- The three winners will represent Central Eurasia at the Startup Battlefield 200 event in San Francisco on October 13-15.[TechCrunch]
- A total of $100,000 in investment funds will be distributed among the three winning companies.[TechCrunch]
- The event drew 726 applicants from 39 countries, with 84% developing artificial intelligence products.[TechCrunch]
- OpenAI provided $280,000 in API credits across all 22 finalists in the competition.[TechCrunch]
Sources
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