Pitch Deck Template

Frequently asked questions

• What is a pitch deck?

  A pitch deck is a quick presentation that outlines your company's mission and vision to potential investors. Usually, it's a PowerPoint or Google Slides deck. But there are no hard-and-fast rules.

• Do I need a pitch deck?

  Most likely. Pitch decks are used to get investor attention. A winning one will pique their interest and improve your chances of getting a face-to-face meeting with them. 

  You can also adapt your pitch deck to win over potential partners or your first key hires.

• What should a pitch deck include?

  This blog goes into more detail. But if you're asking for the bare minimum, your pitch deck should at least include slides on:

  1. The problem
  2. The solution
  3. Market size and opportunity
  4. Product/service
  5. Business model
  6. Traction
  7. Team
  8. Competition
  9. Financials
  10. Ask (how much you're asking for)

• What's so good about this pitch deck template?

  We reviewed the best pitch decks out there and real-life feedback from investors to create a kick-ass template. In it, you'll find core slides (the essential slides to include) and a few optional extras.

  We've kept it simple so you can edit it easily, incorporate your branding and focus on telling your story - because that's what matters.

• I'm nervous! Any tips?

  Pitching your business idea is a big deal! Here are a few tips:

  1. Breathe! 
     
     
  2. Every business has a story; something that sparked your passion, like a desire to solve a problem, help others, or make the world a better place. You can use your pitch deck to showcase that and make people want to listen.
     
     
  3. Demonstrate traction, like any wins you've had so far, e.g. buy-in from influential people, awards, customer acquisition. It's a clear sign that your idea has legs, yet it's one of the things many founders forget to include in their pitch deck.
     
     
  4. And if your pitch doesn't go to plan, don't beat yourself up. Some of the world's most successful startup founders were knocked back time and time again. Here's how to bounce back from a 'bad' pitch - if such a thing exists!

   

• What's the difference between a business plan and a pitch deck?

  Pitch decks provide a snapshot of your business - designed to grab investors’ attention and get a foot in the door.

  Whereas business plans are far more thorough, providing a detailed overview of all aspects of your business, including market analysis, strategy, operations, and financial projections.

• What's InVestd Raise?

  Everything you need to secure investment! InVestd Raise has the tools and templates to help you prepare for your upcoming funding round and complete it quickly.

  What's more, it's way more cost-effective than other fundraising platforms out there. See for yourself.