60 Companies. One List. Global Recognition.

Five things we measured. Nothing else.

AI-First Foundation

AI sits at the center of the product and the business model, not bolted on the side.

Product Depth & Differentiation

Real technical merit, a defensible moat, and value a customer can name.

Market Traction

Adoption, revenue growth, and momentum you can measure.

Momentum & Scale Potential

Funding, growth signals, and a credible path to leading the category.

Real-World Impact

Measurable change to workflows, cost, speed, safety, or outcomes.

What a spot on the 60 unlocks

Global Exposure

Your reveal reaches TechCrunch’s millions of readers and the founders, investors, and press in the room at Disrupt.

A Permanent Listing

Your company keeps a page on the site, where the list gets checked long after Disrupt ends.

Attract Top Talent

World-class engineers and AI researchers gravitate to recognized leaders. A place on the 60 makes you one.

Growth Acceleration

Turn the credential into pipeline.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Disruptors 60.

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