NEC X is proud to share that Elev X! Ignite participant METAPYXL has been named to TechCrunch’s 2025 Startup Battlefield 200, the definitive list of the most promising early-stage startups worldwide. Selected in the Entertainment and Media category, METAPYXL will showcase its breakthrough platform at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. 

In today’s creator economy where protecting your work feels like a full-time job, METAPYXL’s platform bakes in C2PA-compliant provenance tracking, invisible watermarking, and automated licensing tools to make safeguarding content simple and empowering. Instead of leaving images vulnerable to theft, METAPYXL transforms them into secure, trackable, and revenue-ready assets, ensuring every piece of content carries its story and value wherever it goes. 

Already, METAPYXL’s technology can scan up to 100 million images daily with a 99.9% watermark survivability rate, setting new standards for security and accountability.  

This recognition places METAPYXL among a global community of innovators shaping the future of technology. At TechCrunch Disrupt, Startup Battlefield 200 companies will present live demos, pitch to leading investors, and compete for the Disrupt Cup and $100,000 equity-free prize.  

At NEC X, we take pride in accelerating the journeys of visionary startups through our Elev X! Ignite venture studio program. METAPYXL’s growth has been fueled by this collaboration, where our mentorship, resources, and technical expertise have helped refine its platform and prepare it for broader market adoption. 

METAPYXL exemplifies the kind of transformative innovation we champion at NEC X. Its solution doesn’t just harness advanced technology but is also driving meaningful change for creators, brands, and media organizations worldwide. 

For more information about METAPYXL, visit https://www.metapyxl.com/