There's few of reasons why TechCrunch Disrupt (sign up here to get news about the next one) is so effective for startups. The combination of breaking news on stage and brand new companies in the Battlefield competition draws in the media and investors. And investors can easily walk a curated hall of new startups in Startup Alley, knowing that we have worked hard to bring the best and the brightest. And in theory you could get to see everything, because there aren't thousands upon thousands of people to plough through. With over 2,300 attendees in-person and more than 2.5M video views online, Disrupt London was our most watched European event ever.