The Pitch Deck How it Works Slide — Pitch Deck Perfectionby The Startups TeamThe "How it Works" slide is where we begin explaining the mechanics of our solution in a pitch deck presentation. In this section of our Pitch Deck Series, we'll explain how the best pitch decks walk venture capitalists and angel investors step-by-step through their products.Continue
Market Size Slides | Pitch Deck Perfectionby The Startups TeamOf all the slides in a pitch deck, the Market Size slide is what potential investors use as a make-or-break decision. In this section of our Pitch Deck Series, we share the best practices for how to present the market size slide and how to do market sizing.Continue
What I Would Have Told My Former Selfby Wil SchroterNow that you’re a wiser and more experienced Founder, there are many things that you wished you would’ve done differently. If you could go back in time, what would you tell your past self?Continue
The Solution Slide — Pitch Deck Perfectionby The Startups TeamThe Solution Slide in an investor deck explains exactly how our startup company will solve the issue we set up in our Problem Slide. In this section of our Pitch Deck series, we'll walk you through the formula of the best decks in a single slide you can easily replicate.Continue
The Pitch Deck Problem Slideby The Startups TeamThe Problem Slide is the single most important slide in the entire Pitch Deck. In this section of our Pitch Deck Series, we go over everything you need to know to create a Problem Slide to grab investors' attention. Continue
How to Contact Investorsby The Startups TeamYou’re now ready to conquer the final frontier: actually engaging with potential investors. But how exactly to go about it? In this section of our Funding Series, we break down the investor outreach process at every turn so you can tackle this head-on in the wild with confidence.Continue
How Much Equity do You Give Away in a Seed Round?by Sarah HumphreysThere are many different areas of startup funding to understand before diving into a funding round. In this article, we hope to demystify how much equity should be given away in a seed round and instill confidence in startups embarking on their early funding rounds.Continue
The Investor Email Pitchby The Startups TeamA great Email Pitch won't guarantee you a meeting with an investor, but a bad one will definitely prevent one! In this section of our Funding Playbook, we share how to craft the perfect Email Pitch to increase your odds of an investor's response.Continue
What is a Startup Accelerator?by The Startups TeamIn this informative article, we explain what accelerator programs actually do, who they help, the pros and cons of joining one — and some new alternatives to the traditional startup accelerators.Continue
Investor Introductions: How to get themby The Startups TeamBefore contacting a potential investor, we want to find the best way to make a warm introduction. In this section of our Funding Playbook, we cover what you need to know about getting investor introductions, and what to do once you get them.Continue