Need a hand with a compelling and informative investor pitch? We've created a pitch deck template to get you started and on your way to raising funds. This startup pitch addresses the areas investors want to see and is adapted from Sequoia Capital’s advised structure: http://www.sequoiacap.com/grove/posts/6bzx/writing-a-business-plan Like it? You can download the editable Keynote/Powerpoint files for free with a tweet here: http://www.deckworks.co/investor-pitch-deck-template

1. Company Logo
Deck Works Pitch Deck Template

2. What is (Company)?
Define your company in a single declarative sentence which conveys your unique
value proposition to your target market.

3. Team
Founders, Management & Advisors (Photo, name, title, relevant experience/exits).
Investors invest in great people so develop each team member’s track record/
credibility here.

4. Market size
Identify/profile the customer you cater to.
Calculate the total available market (top down), serviceable available market (bottoms
up) and your share of market.

5. Problem
Describe the pain of the customer (or the end user).
Outline how the customer addresses the issue today.

6. Solution
Demonstrate your company’s value proposition to make the customer’s life better.
Show where your product physically sits and provide use cases.

7. Product
Basic overview of how your product works.
(Functionality, features, architecture, intellectual property).
Screenshots/photos of your product.

8. Why now?
Set-up the historical evolution of your category.
Define recent trends that make your solution possible, viable and lucrative.

9. Competition
List competitors.
List competitive advantages.
How does your company fit into the current market?

10. Business model
Revenue model & pricing.
Average account size and/or lifetime value.
Sales & distribution model.

11. Marketing Strategy
How will you reach your target market?
Customer acquisition strategies.

12. Financials
P&L
Balance sheet
Cash flow
Cap table

13. Milestones
Roadmap for significant achievements in the development and progression of the
business.

14. Investing
Funds required and what you will use it for.

15. Contact
Email Address
Phone
Company Logo
Your Name | Title

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