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Create a Compelling Investor Pitch Deck (Templates Included)
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Create a Compelling Investor Pitch Deck (Templates Included)

Learn how to build a compelling investor pitch deck that will increase your chances of getting your business funded!
Created byKen Burke
Last updated 1/2023
English
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What you'll learn

  • How to position each slide so your message resonates with investors
  • How to organize your slides so that they tell a compelling story
  • How to effectively present your financial forecast so investors take notice
  • Useful tips on how to get your company funded

Course content

2 sections • 15 lectures • 2h 42m total length

  • Getting Started with Your Investor Deck10:19
  • Compelling Vision Slide10:24

    Craft a tight, original vision statement that inspires investors by outlining what the company will become in 3–5 years and the big problem it will solve, through a compelling story.

  • Problem Statement Slide11:12

    Frame the problem statement slide by focusing on the customer pain, urgency, and investor relevance, avoiding solutions and using clear bullets or visuals.

  • Solution Statement Slide5:51
  • Target Market Slide7:08

    Define a focused target market with clear personas or demographics to show investors who will resonate with your solution, pay, and be reached by your pricing and marketing strategy.

  • Market Size (TAM) Slide10:19

    Learn to size your market with TAM, SAM, and SAAM, justify a beachhead, and plan a land-and-expand strategy using bottoms-up data and credible estimates.

  • Competition or Competitive Matrix Slide11:46

    Create the competitive matrix slide by highlighting two strongest market-led strengths to differentiate and position you up and to the right; compare competitors for a clear, investor-friendly view.

  • Products and Services Slide(s)8:31
  • Business Model Slide5:34
  • Go to Market Strategy Slide6:35

    Define a go-to-market strategy that balances customer acquisition costs with lifetime value, and align direct, indirect, and partner channels to reach target customers.

  • Team Slide6:29
  • Financials11:56

    Learn how to present credible financials to investors with believable three to five year forecasts, grounded in substantiated marketing and sales costs and strong gross margins.

  • Your Ask and Use of Funds Slide6:27

    Frame the ask and use of funds slide by specifying the raise amount. Mention the investment vehicle, minimum investment, and allocate funds to MVP development, beta go-to-market, and key hires.

  • Extra: Traction Slide3:21

    Show traction by presenting post-revenue growth with metrics such as customers, sales, and annual recurring revenue to illustrate hockey stick growth and investor appeal.

Requirements

  • There are no requirements for this course. A good understanding of business is helpful.

Description

The single most important document when talking with investors is your Investor Pitch Deck.  This is usually the first thing they see from you, so it has to grab their attention so you standout from the hundreds they might receive in a month.  I will show you how to carefully craft each slide with the right message that engages investors to read on. 


When presenting to investors, there is a common set of slides that investors typically like to see.  I will show you exactly what slides investors want to see and in what order.  Then I will help you build out your slides with the right information and format for each.  


In this course, I will walk you step by step through the process of creating an investor pitch deck that will get noticed by investors (and will most assuredly increase your chances of getting funded).  


As part of this course, you will receive a Pitch Deck Template that you can use to build your own pitch deck.  Also, I have included a Sample Pitch Deck to help guide you though the process.  Finally, there is an accompanying 30 page eBook that comes along with the course. 


Extra Content for You - An Interview with Jasmine Foroutan, Expert in Creating Investor Pitch Decks


Investors have a set of metrics and indicators that will trigger them into taking action. Get the inside scoop on how to build the investor deck that speaks their language and incites them to fight to fund your business


As the founder & CEO of Pitch Genius, I have dedicated my career to supporting early-stage founders and it has made me fluent in investor-speak. It’s how I developed a methodology for strategic investor communications that I’m proud to say makes it 40x more likely that a startup gets funded.

At Pitch Genius, we're on a mission to get you funded. Whether it's your first time raising capital or you're a serial entrepreneur, our team has the know-how, creativity, and business acumen to craft an investable story rooted in research. We know what moves the needle for investors and what will book you more meetings.

Our commitment to your startups' success does not end with the delivery of a pitch deck, though. We offer a full suite of services designed to support each startup's individual journey from financial modeling to coaching you on how to deliver the pitch.


Who this course is for:

  • This course is great for entrepreneurs and small business owners (or people who want to start a business).

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