JS Disrupt 2025: A Showcase of Innovation and Talent
The year 2025 brought forth the incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas of the 2025 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort at JS Disrupt. Among thousands of applications, 200 promising startups were selected, each bringing unique innovations to their respective industries. The competition culminated in a three-day event where these startups had the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate their solutions live.
From the top 20 finalists, the top five companies battled it out for the $100,000 equity-free prize money and the coveted Disrupt Cup. The well-deserved win went to Glīd, with a strong runner-up, Nephrogen.
The Startup Battlefield 200 featured many industry-defining companies exhibiting and pitching on the Showcase Stage. Standout pitches by industry group included:
Sustainability:
HomeBoost provided AI-powered home energy assessments that save money, cut carbon, and boost comfort.
Built World:
Investwise is building AI-driven compliance for commercial buildings.
Consumer:
Rax is democratizing luxury fashion through a two-sided marketplace.
Enterprise:
Cashew Research delivers expert customer insights fast and affordably with AI-powered research.
Health:
AWEAR has developed an ear-worn EEG with AI coach for brainwave tracking and stress management.
Policy + Protection:
JustiGuide is turning immigration from bureaucratic nightmare into seamless infrastructure.
The “Best Booth” award was a tie between Billight and Calificadas. Billight showcased their light-up pool gaming system creatively on their pop-up banner, while Calificadas brought energy and creativity all the way from Argentina with their AI-powered communication intelligence coach.
The Spirit of Disrupt award was given to Manu Seve, co-founder and CEO of Sponstar, for organizing a treasure hunt that created exposure, connections, and opportunities for fellow founders leading up to the event.
The Startup Battlefield is not just a pitch competition; it’s an opportunity to build relationships and support each other on entrepreneurial journeys. As we celebrate the achievements of this year’s winners, we look forward to seeing how they will shape their industries and drive innovation in the future. Congratulations to all the participants of the Startup Battlefield 200, and a special thank you to the judges and sponsors for their support in making JS Disrupt 2025 a resounding success.
