Introduction
We get this question all the time:
“Wait — why is your startup scouting service free? What’s the catch?”
It’s a fair question.
In a world where access to startup data often costs thousands, PitchBob offers free scouting access to VCs, accelerators, and corporate innovators.
Here’s why — and why there’s no hidden agenda.
Why Traditional Scouting Tools Charge
Most platforms charge because:
- They rely on public data scraping
- Their revenue comes from subscriptions
- Their users pay to access cold, outdated leads
The result?
- Expensive tools
- Generic lists
- Low conversion on outreach
Why We Don’t
PitchBob doesn’t monetize access — we monetize value creation.
Our mission is:
- Help founders shape ideas
- Help scouts find great talent and match startups with the right investors
- Build a better early-stage ecosystem
Founders use our pitch builder. Partners scout startups. That synergy creates traction — and long-term business opportunity for all.
No data selling. No paywalls. No spam.
What’s In It for You
- Access to thousands of pre-database startups
- Curated leads by tech, geography, and stage
- Early visibility into stealth-mode innovation
- Intros only when founders opt in
- Access to business plan evaluation tools to better assess startups
No:
- Subscription fees
- Hidden upsells
- Public scraping
What’s In It for Founders
- No unwanted outreach, plus access to powerful AI pitch deck tools
- Filtered discovery from serious scouts
- Support without noise or pressure
- Access to founder support services for business development
It’s founder-first discovery. And that’s why it works.
Our Business Model
We make money by:
- Offering premium tools to founders (e.g. pitch refinement, co-pilot services, analytics)
- Collaborating with accelerators on founder services
- Building products on top of what founders create with us
- Providing comprehensive startup tools for growth at every stage
Scouting is a value-added service — not a paid product.
Real Users, Real Results
PitchBob is trusted by:
- Over 50,000 early-stage founders
- Accelerators in Europe, LATAM, and the US
- Corporate innovation teams scouting AI, HealthTech, and FinTech
See more about our mission and community — all using the platform for free.
Final Thoughts
There’s no catch. Just a better way to:
- Discover startups early
- Build real relationships
- Create value before the crowd arrives
🔍 Want to scout stealth-mode startups — without a subscription? Join PitchBob’s free global scouting network today and discover tomorrow’s unicorns before anyone else.
