Template guide
Overview
Prepare your application for YC, Techstars, or 500 Global. This template mirrors the high-stakes questions asked by top-tier startup accelerators.
Who should use this template
- Founders applying to accelerators
- Venture studios
- Pre-seed teams
What this template covers
Team & Context
- Founder background
- Problem statement
- Solution
Market & Traction
- Market size
- Traction
- Growth metrics
Advantage
- Competitive advantage
- Vision
From responses to AI summary
FormGenyus is built for workflows where raw answers are long. Here is an illustrative example of how a summary differs from raw text (not from a live submission).
Sample raw response
Founded by 2 engineers; solving legacy logistics with AI; $20k initial MRR; 15% growth…
Application summary
- Team: Technical 2-person founding team with strong domain expertise
- Traction: Rapid start with $20k MRR and double-digit growth
- Advantage: Propelling a legacy industry into AI automation
FAQ
- What do accelerators look for most?
- Founder quality and speed of execution are typically the top evaluation criteria.