"This guide gives you 20+ proven templates for different types of businesses to nail the elevator pitch guaranteeing you stand out to VCs."
In our last post, we covered the 100 questions a VC might ask you. But before you get to the Q&A, you have to nail the first 30 seconds. This initial interaction is often called the startup elevator pitch and it's vital for securing that first meeting.
This is your Elevator Pitch. It’s your 30-second pitch script that captures attention, proves your market value, and shows the investor you are an executor, not just an idea person.
For a non-technical founder, your pitch must be crystal clear and focus on the problem and your traction (users, early revenue, or a solid MVP). You need to show what VCs look for in an elevator pitch: massive potential and execution clarity.
Don't panic! We have broken down the winning pitch into 20 easy-to-use VC pitch templates. Choose the one that fits your company best, fill in the blanks, and practice until it’s perfect.
These pitches lead with a dramatic problem or a clear, unique solution.
"Every single day, [Target User Group] wastes [Time/Money/Resource] doing [Painful, specific activity]. Our platform, [Product Name], is the only solution that cuts this pain by [Percentage]. We’re live in [X] markets and project [Y] revenue next year."
"The [Old Industry] is stuck in the past because of [Outdated Technology or Method]. We are building a [Modern Metaphor, e.g., 'Google Maps'] for that industry. Our tech approach cuts [Cost/Time] by [Percentage]. We need you to help us displace the lazy incumbents."
"You know [Big Competitor A] and [Big Competitor B]? They focus only on [Their Narrow Focus]. We are exclusively focused on [Unserved, Valuable Niche], a $[Market Size] gap they totally ignore. This focus gives us better retention and a clear path to market leadership."
"I spent [Number] years in the [Industry]. I know exactly why [Major Problem] is getting worse. My co-founders and I built [Product Name] to fix this using my insider knowledge. We’ve already secured [X] paid pilot contracts."
"Think of us as the [Well-known Unicorn A] but for [Specific, Untapped Industry B]. For example, we are the Swiggy Instamart for sustainable grocery delivery in Tier 2 cities. Our traction is [Metric, e.g., 20% week-over-week growth]."
These are for founders who have a clear monetization strategy and strong early numbers.
"We are an easy-to-use B2B SaaS tool that helps [Target Businesses] manage [Complex Task]. They pay us $[X] per user per month. Our LTV:CAC is [Ratio], which is excellent. We are raising to scale our sales team and capture the next [Number] paying customers."
"We connect [Side A Users, e.g., verified doctors] with [Side B Users, e.g., insurance companies]. We take a [Percentage] fee on every transaction. Our key metric is liquidity—we currently have [X] active users on both sides and that's growing at [Rate]."
"Our core product is free for [Broad User Group], but we charge for [Specific, High-Value Service, e.g., 'API access' or 'premium data']. The more value our users get, the more money we make. We project $[X] in revenue once we hit [Milestone] in usage."
"Every time a [Target Business] accepts payment, they lose [X]% in hidden fees. Our system cuts that fee by [Percentage] and streamlines compliance. We have processed [X] transactions this month and are on track for [Y] next quarter."
"We solve the critical integration problem for [Specific Enterprise Type]. Our MVP has already proven that our solution saves them $[Amount] per year. We are currently negotiating pilot contracts with [Number] Fortune 500 companies."
For the non-technical founder, proving execution is vital. These pitches turn the 'non-technical' label into a strength—a focus on market and delivery.
"I am not a coder, but I am an expert executor. I validated the market, secured our first [X] customers, and partnered with ByteHint to deliver a fully functional, stable MVP in 59 days. Now we have the product, and we need your funds to fuel the sales engine."
"We initially launched [Old Idea], but after getting data from [X] early users, we realised the bigger problem was [New, Specific Problem]. We successfully pivoted to [New Solution] and our new retention rates are [High Metric]. We follow the data, not our ego."
"Imagine a world in [Number] years where [Aspirational Future State]. That world needs our product, [Product Name]. We are laying the foundational steps today by solving [Immediate Problem] with the goal of building that future."
"We are solving one incredibly sharp problem for [Super Specific Niche, e.g., 'boutique coffee roasters in Bangalore']. No one else cares about them. Because our product is essential, we have 95% retention. We will own this niche before expanding to [wider Market]."
These pitches are best when the market timing is perfect or the social impact is measurable.
"For the last 10 years, [Problem] was too expensive to fix. But with the recent [New Tech/Policy Change, e.g., 'drop in sensor prices'], our solution is now 10x cheaper and faster. We are launching at the perfect time to capture this entire shift."
"Companies must report their [Environmental Metric]. Our software is the only automated solution that helps them track and report compliance with [Regulation Name]. We save them from fines, and our platform has helped save [Specific Impact Metric] to date."
"The single biggest bottleneck in [Hospital/Clinic Type] is [Process Bottleneck, e.g., 'patient onboarding time']. Our easy-to-use SaaS automates [Specific Task], saving nurses [X] hours per shift. We are currently in paid pilots with [X] hospitals and ready to scale."
"Student test scores for [Subject] in India are falling by [Percentage] every year. Our adaptive AI tutoring system, [Product Name], is proven to boost test scores by [High Percentage] in controlled trials. We have a clear B2B path to sell directly to [Target Institution]."
"The local [Service, e.g., 'home delivery of fresh vegetables'] in [Specific City/Area] is completely broken. We built a hyperlocal model that fixes it with quality and trust. We have 5,000 highly engaged users in this one city and a clear blueprint to franchise the model across 10 major metros."
Keep it simple, bold, and focused on the massive goal.
"We will be the next unicorn in [Specific Market, e.g., 'Indian travel tech'] by owning the entire segment for [Niche Activity, e.g., 'inter-city bus and car bookings under 500km']. Our current revenue run rate proves it."
"The problem is that [Target Users] can’t [Goal]. Our solution gives them [Key Benefit]. We measure success by [Metric, e.g., 'Customer's Average Revenue Increase']. If our users succeed, we succeed."
"The future of [Industry] is [New Technology/Trend]. We are the only platform currently built on that [New Technology]. We have already secured [X] patents/IP and are positioned to dominate the next wave of this industry."
The core of any great pitch is clarity. VCs hear hundreds of ideas, but they fund the ones that are explained simply and backed by solid execution.
If you can tell them the problem, the solution, and that you have the speed and certainty to execute, especially as a non-technical founder who has delivered a working MVP, you win.
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