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What Should Be On Your 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐤? According to 500 Startups, Guy Kawasaki, Sequoia, and more The CEO of MediaTech Ventures shared that this was his favorite chart to share with founders. I agree that it’s a great template for founders to know what really matters in a pitch. Founders don’t always understand the fundraising process from an investor’s perspective. Investors listen to dozens of 15-minute pitches in what could have been 3 minutes. Not every investor will be the right fit for you. Save them (and yourself) the time and effort by simplifying your pitch. Your pitch should foremost include these: 1. The problem and opportunity 2. Traction so far 3. Your value proposition 4. Your business model(s) that give you a competitive advantage 5. Competition 6. Your team’s capability to accomplish your goals 7. The capital you need and how that will create much greater value Optional slides (depending on your startup’s size, stage, and industry): • Market Validation • Market Size • Marketing Plan / Go To Market • Use of Funds Which ones do you consider must-have slides in a pitch deck? #tech #startups #founder #investor #venturecapital #i5growth
It's important to note that a pitch deck is a door opener for a founder. It's primarily job is to get the investor interested in a follow-up call/meet. Therefore I have always advised founders to follow this simple steps with each step representing a slide(s) in the pitch deck.: 1.Highlight the opportunity (the problem you are solving) 2. Your unique solution to the problem and the product you will be using to address this problem 3. How big is this opportunity (the size of the market) 4. How are you going to make money (your revenue model) 5. Who are the players in this opportunity currently (competition and how are you different) 6. What makes you/Team uniquely qualified to be the best team doing this (Team profile and experience) 7.You may add some traction, if you have one at present. And how much you looking to raise.
☝️ The most important tip or what should be on your pitch deck is to clearly articulate the problem you are solving and the value proposition of your solution. This means explaining the pain points your target customers experience, how your solution solves those pain points, and why your solution is better than existing alternatives. If you can clearly and convincingly explain this in your pitch, investors will be more likely to see the potential of your startup and want to invest. It's also important to focus on simplifying your pitch and only including the most important information that investors care about, such as traction, business model, competition, team, and capital needs. By doing so, you can save both yourself and investors time and effort while still conveying the most important information about your startup.
I personally like to see/hear more of numbers and plans/strategies. That's how I would assess the business's future potential and wouldn't waste time on further discussions. For example, if someone says what is the size of a market, then I would expect to see/hear a brief explanation of how to penetrate it. Pitch decks nowadays look like general business descriptions, they only satisfy the basic form.
and then there are investors and startups who raise without pitch decks..its a strange world
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Thanks for sharing your insights, Simona Alice Huebl! As a tech startup founder, it's important to stay focused on your vision and be willing to take risks and make bold moves. Building a strong team and cultivating a culture of innovation can help drive success and set your business apart in a competitive landscape. Great post!
I value concrete figures and clear strategies when assessing a business's potential. This helps me avoid unproductive discussions and better evaluate prospects. For example, when discussing market size, a brief explanation of market penetration is appreciated. Many pitch decks merely offer generic descriptions, rather than valuable insights into the company's plans.
A good pitch deck should be simple, & centered around the customers' pain points. It should talk about numbers, and should be always focused toward customer success.
Not a fan of a formal executive summary. A good pitch deck should start with a company purpose followed by a purposeful story that combines the problem and solution into one engaging story. Other components in the chart are super useful. However, founders shouldn’t need to fill boxes of content because of premade templates. Is there a real value for a TAM slide in early stage rounds? I don’t think so.
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11moCan somebody reading this comment explain to me why traction isn't a MUST HAVE for all? Some don't even have it at all. Don't they care about how much revenue you've generated? Or whether you've closed other investors? Would really value anyone's insight and logical/rationale behind that! Thank you :)