Rayda, Vista, Elloe AI, and 10 others named to 2025 Startup Battlefield 200

TechCrunch unveils 200 startups as part of the Startup Battlefield 200 at Disrupt 2025. Now in its 20th year, TechCrunch Disrupt (October 27–29 in San Francisco) remains one of the most influential stages for founders, investors, and the global tech ecosystem.

The Startup Battlefield program highlights young companies building breakthrough solutions across categories like health, AI, energy, consumer, and enterprise tech. Alumni such as Dropbox, Cloudflare, and Discord have collectively raised over $32 billion, with more than 250 exits.

This initiative is part of TechCrunch’s commitment to spotlighting founders from every corner of the globe and connecting them with resources, investors, and visibility on the global stage.

Since its inception, the Startup Battlefield track record has made it one of the most competitive launchpads in the world. Thousands of applications are narrowed down to 200 companies — all of which will exhibit at Disrupt. From this group, 20 will advance as finalists to compete live for the $100,000 equity-free grand prize and the iconic Disrupt Cup.

The 2025 cohort includes innovators focused on AI-driven commerce, health diagnostics, energy transition, legal tech, proptech, and sustainable solutions.

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List of selected African startups in TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200

• Rayda (Nigeria):Rayda offers enterprise tech tools that help organizations manage digital assets seamlessly, streamlining workflows and driving efficiency for businesses operating in Africa and beyond.

• Vista InnoTech Limited (Nigeria):Vista InnoTech develops consumer-focused technology tools aimed at improving everyday experiences, from financial access to lifestyle solutions, for Africa’s growing middle class.

• Elloe AI (Kenya): An AI-powered conversational commerce platform enabling businesses to engage customers, process sales, and provide support through messaging apps and social channels.

• Che Innovations Uganda Ltd (Uganda): Builds affordable digital health tools that improve healthcare delivery and access for underserved communities in Uganda.

• KrosAI (Nigeria): Creates AI-powered enterprise solutions that provide real-time insights, helping businesses make smarter operational and strategic decisions.

• Greeny Solutions (Tunisia): Develops agri-tech innovations that support sustainable farming, improve crop yields, and strengthen food security across Africa.

• Reme-D (Estonia): A biotech startup advancing next-generation medical treatments and diagnostics to improve patient outcomes. Winner of Visa’s She Next competition.

• Engy Energy Limited (Nigeria): Provides renewable energy systems and clean power solutions to households and businesses, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

• Blok (South Africa): Designs modular infrastructure platforms that allow startups and corporates to scale efficiently with flexible, tech-enabled systems.

• JustiGuide (Nigeria): A legal-tech platform that simplifies access to justice by connecting individuals and businesses with verified legal services online.

• MariTest (Uganda): Develops low-cost, rapid diagnostic kits to make healthcare testing faster, more accurate, and widely accessible in East Africa.

• SereneSleep (South Africa): A healthtech startup combining smart devices and data-driven tools to improve sleep quality and overall wellness.

• SmartBricks (Nigeria): Produces eco-friendly, modular building materials that make housing construction faster, cheaper, and more sustainable.

Read also: Nigeria’s Startbutton, SA’s Zazu, and 20 others admitted to 4th Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator

What’s next

These African startups will exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 alongside other global innovators across AI, climate, fintech, biotech, robotics, and more. During the three-day event, founders will showcase live demos, network with top investors, and compete for a chance to be named among the Top 20 Finalists and ultimately pitch on the Disrupt main stage for the $100,000 equity-free prize and the iconic Disrupt Cup.