10 mistakes founders make when pitching pre-seed to VCs!

Here are the 10 mistakes founders make when pitching pre-seed to VCs!

Avoid making mistakes that can raise red flags.

❌ Don't have someone else talk to investors for you

Never hire any agency; it is always the CEO.

❌ Don't say everyone is your customer

Explain who wants to buy; you always need to be clear.

❌ Never say your business is both B2B and B2C

Pick one. If you try to do both, you don't have a clear plan.

❌ Don't say you will reach SMBs, mid-market, and enterprises

Start with one size and grow later.

❌ Don't talk about CAC at pre-seed

Run the experiments, but don't tell VCs.

❌ Don't talk about your CAC/LTV ratio

Never make these claims. It’s too early!

❌ Don't brag about not spending money on marketing

Tell them you are expected to hustle.

❌ Don't make a product demo video without sound

Use your voice to explain; let it not be boring and confusing.

❌ Don't show unrealistic projections

Be realistic and honest.

❌ Don't say you have no competitors or they're not good

Portray, who else is out there, and what do they do?

No competition = no market

Prepare, study, and nail it!