Pitch your startup in 60 seconds with an animated video
Investors, accelerator reviewers and pitch competition judges all wade through piles of applications. A 60-second pitch video makes them want to open yours. It frames the problem, introduces your solution, proves traction with numbers and ends on your ask. With ManyMotion, you paste your pitch into the chat and the AI creates an animated video with kinetic typography, counters, charts, screenshots of your product, voice-over and original music.
Ready-to-use prompt ideas
Why ManyMotion
Traction that moves
Users, revenue, month-over-month growth: animated counters and bar or line charts make your numbers stick.
Your product on screen
Upload screenshots or prototype photos: the AI frames them in a phone or browser.
The right tone for the room
Calm and factual for a VC, punchier for demo day or a launch campaign: one sentence switches it.
One cut per audience
Investors, customers, future hires: change the angle and the ask with a few 5-credit edits.
No camera required
No filming, no studio audio: a natural English or French voice-over carries your message.
How it works
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Describe your video
In one or two sentences: your topic, your offer, the tone you want and the format.
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The AI animates it
Animation, voice-over, original music and sound effects, all in sync, in about a minute.
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Tweak and export
Ask for changes by chatting, then download an MP4 that is ready to post.
The 60-second startup pitch video framework
A pitch video isn't your deck on fast-forward. Its job is to earn the meeting, not to say everything. Keep one idea per scene and save the details for the call.
- 0–8 s: the problem. A number or a concrete situation. "Most small shops in Lagos still lose sales because customers can't pay digitally."
- 8–20 s: the solution. Your product in one sentence, with a screenshot in a phone frame.
- 20–35 s: traction. Users, revenue, partners: two or three animated counters.
- 35–48 s: market and team. Why now, and why you.
- 48–60 s: the ask. The amount you're raising, the program you're applying to or the next step, then your logo.
Writing your pitch script
In 60 seconds, a voice-over reads roughly 140 to 160 words. Write your script, read it aloud with a timer, then cut everything that isn't essential. Our guide to writing a voice-over script helps you find the right pace.
- Short sentences, one idea each.
- Plain words: your reviewer may not be an expert in your industry.
- Rounded numbers: "almost 12,000 users" sticks better than "11,874."
Adapting your pitch video to each use
| Use | Length | Format | Call to action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investor email or accelerator application | 45–60 s | 16:9 | Book a call |
| Pitch competition or demo day | Per the rules | 16:9 | Vote, shortlist us |
| LinkedIn announcement | 20–30 s | 1:1 or 9:16 | Follow, apply, try it |
| Homepage | 30–45 s | 16:9 | Join the beta |
Pitching to a broader professional audience? See our LinkedIn video page. If your product needs to be seen in action, pair the pitch with a product demo video.
Common pitch video mistakes
- Opening with the team: reviewers want the problem first. The team comes after traction.
- Buzzword soup: "an omnichannel B2B2C platform" says nothing. Describe what your customer actually does with your product.
- No clear ask: always end on what you want the viewer to do next.
- A screen recording of your slides: animated numbers and a voice-over hold attention far better than a deck clicking past.
Also sharing yearly results with backers? The annual report video template shows how to animate key figures.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a startup pitch video be?
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45 to 60 seconds for an investor email or an application. For social media, a 20 to 30-second cut focused on one announcement works better. Always follow the length set by a competition.
Can I use my own script?
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Yes, paste your pitch into the chat and say it should be read word for word. The AI builds the animations around your voice-over.
Can I make a French version for francophone investors?
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Yes, write your request in French and the voice-over will be in French. That way you can have both an English and a French pitch.
Can I try the startup pitch video maker for free?
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Yes. You get 60 free credits at sign-up, enough for a one-minute pitch, no credit card required; free videos are watermarked. Plans start at $12 per month, see pricing.
Guides to go further
Voiceover Script: Method, Structure and Examples
Voiceover script guide: a step-by-step method, structure, writing-for-the-ear rules, a timing formula and ready-to-adapt examples for ads, tutorials and Reels.
Video Hooks: 20 Formulas to Grab Attention in 2 Seconds
A weak video hook and your video gets skipped. Get 20 testable hook formulas, with real examples, to grab attention in the first 2 seconds of any video.