What is a Pitch Deck?
A pitch deck is a presentation that entrepreneurs use to communicate their business idea, strategy, and vision to potential investors. Typically 10-15 slides, it serves as a visual aid during funding conversations.
Essential Pitch Deck Slides
- Title Slide: Company name, tagline, contact info
- Problem: The pain point you’re solving
- Solution: Your product or service
- Market Size: TAM, SAM, SOM analysis
- Business Model: How you make money
- Traction: Key metrics and milestones
- Team: Founders and key team members
- Competition: Competitive landscape
- Financials: Projections and unit economics
- Ask: Funding amount and use of funds
Tips for a Great Pitch Deck
- Keep it visual, minimize text
- Tell a compelling story
- Focus on the problem first
- Show traction with real numbers
- Practice your delivery