In a bid for $100,000 and the Startup Battlefield Cup, twenty companies took to the stage at TechCrunchs Startup Battlefield over the past two days. They were given six minutes to present their pitch decks, and six minutes to answer questions from executives and investors.
TechCrunch editors and judges evaluated the companies to select five finalists.
These companies will be on the stage once more Thursday, September 23rd, the last day of TechCrunch Diffrupt 2021. They will have six minutes to present their ideas and nine minutes for questions from Silicon Valley's top investors.
We wish them all the best.
Tatum
Tatum, a startup in blockchain infrastructure, wants to make it easier to create your own blockchain-based products. The company operates a platform-as-a-service product so that you dont have to manage your own nodes and learn how to interact with each client.
Nth Cycle
Nth Cycle developed an electro-extraction machine that occupies less than 1,000 feet. It can process 5 tons per day and is a significant difference from traditional recyclers that use hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical methods that are more expensive and leave a larger footprint. The system can take black mass, which is a powdery substance from battery recycling, and convert it into valuable minerals such as nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
Koa
Koa sees a chance to expand banking services in Kenya. The company's first product is a savings application that allows customers to deposit, save, and earn interest on their money. The company has had around 5,000 customers use its savings product since beta launch in April 2021. The CEO of Koa says that savings is the most lucrative fintech app. However, he plans to add more products.
Cellino
Cellino is a company that has developed a platform for automating stem cell production. It combines AI technology with machine learning and hardware. To make cell therapy more accessible to all. It is designed to lower the cost of manufacturing human cells and increase yields.
Adventuring
Adventr launched in beta in August 2020. It features a user-friendly interface that allows anyone to drag and drop elements in order to create interactive videos. Thousands of users have created interactive experiences, ranging from space-themed educational modules for children to promotional videos for luxury fashion clients like Marc Jacobs or LVMH.
