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Stripe x Startup Battlefield: Australian founders have 48 hours to apply

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

Applications close in 48 hours for Stripe x Startup Battlefield in Sydney. Eight startups will pitch on August 19 at Stripe Tour Sydney for a chance to win automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. The winner bypasses the application process for a guaranteed spot at the global event.

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The partnership gives Australian startups a fast track to global visibility, but the real test is whether they can stand out among eight competitors.
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