At e27, we understand that fundraising can be really difficult. Like, really.
There are many stages that a startup founder needs to go through before they can safely announce that they have secured a funding round. One of the most crucial stages –and the one where we often find founders struggling with– is the creation of a pitch deck.
While there are many factors that contribute to the success of a fundraising process, you want to make sure that you are doing each stage right. And that includes creating a high-quality pitch deck.
Here is a handy list of articles that e27 have published throughout the years that can help you prepare a pitch deck for the next big meeting.
How to craft a problem statement that VCs will love by Ine Jacobsen
This one focuses more on the basics –the process that you need to go through before you start creating that pitch deck. A problem statement will be the soul of your pitch deck and you should not start one without making sure that you have a strong one. So make sure to start with this one.
Pitching from home: How to get investors’ attention in a virtual world by Vinnie Lauria of Golden Gate Ventures
What makes this article unique –and quickly became a fan favourite in our platform– is the fact that it is tailored to virtual pitch settings. It was also published at a great timing as most Southeast Asian countries had begun implementing lockdown measures –as part of the effort to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Virtual pitching is the norm today, but we hope this guide by a notable name in the ecosystem can help you excel.
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Pitch deck matters: What is inside one that will woo investors to my business? by Faiz AR of Convergence Ventures
There are at least nine pages that have to be there in your pitch deck.
The good thing about this article is that it discusses in detail what kind of information should go into each page of the pitch deck –and why they have to be there.
Pitch decks are important and all startups should have it; here are 5 things to do when creating one by Lyra Reyes
This one is written by our own team members at e27. After seeing many startups giving their presentations, our team begins to get an idea of how startups can nail the process.
In this article, there is a list of five things to do completed with visual guidance.
All you need to know about preparing a pitch deck, straight from an early-stage startup investor by Alexander Jarvis of 50Folds
You will need to sit down to read this one as it is one of the most comprehensive articles on the topic that we have published! Even better, this was written especially for early stage startups. Author even included information such as the factors that will lead him to investing in a startup.
Save yourselves and stop making these pitch deck mistakes by Nabeel Ahmad
Sometimes it can be easier to learn from our mistakes. Having a guide that tells you what you should NOT do can be helpful, especially if you prefer a piece of more concrete advice.
This article is one of such kind.
Pitch deck tips for beginners: How to nail it like a pro by Noa Lifshitz of Noa’s Mark
Another one for beginners. This one is also more complete and detailed than the rest; it even included details on what you should add on the front and back pages.
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