Should you share your pitch deck?

First off, in protecting your pitch deck, always send your pitch deck as a PDF. This should be a no-brainer. Never send a PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Slides document to anyone outside of your company (except your designer of course).

Is a pitch deck confidential?

You can’t keep your pitch deck confidential. The same goes for a confidentiality statement for presentations.

What is investor deck?

An investor deck is usually a 10-20 slide presentation designed to give a short summary of your company, your business plan and your startup vision. Similar to a pitch deck, this is a document most of the times you send to potential investors.

How many pages should your pitch deck be?

A pitch deck should be no longer than 20 slides in length. Ideally, you should be as concise as possible. 10 slides are even better, as long as you aren’t overcrowding your pitch deck. Less than 10 slides would tend to suggest that your pitch is underdeveloped.

How do I send my pitch deck to investors?

When it comes down to how a pitch deck is sent to investors, unless a VC firm specifically asks for the full pitch deck, make sure you hold back. Give them the teaser, ensuring that it is labeled as a teaser or investment preview so that they understand what you are sending isn’t the complete pitch deck.

Do I need a pitch deck to attract funding?

You don’t need a pitch deck to attract funding if your business is successful, growing organically and at the right level and scale for the market and your ambitions. What are you trying to achieve with your pitch deck?

Should you include extra slides in your pitch deck?

While you do want to keep your pitch deck short, sometimes you may need or want to include a few extra slides that help explain your business. You likely won’t utilize them when you present, but it can be a great resource for investors to review after the fact. Here are a few additional slides that are often found in investor presentations.

What is a pitch deck?

What is a pitch deck? A pitch deck, also known as a slide deck or start-up deck, is a presentation that provides a brief but informative overview of your business. It should cover the key points of your business plan, the products and services you provide, high-level financial projections, and funding needs.

Do investors ask for more after they hear your pitch?

You want investors to ask for more after they hear your pitch and not just show you to the door. So, while a solid pitch deck is critical to raising money, the key goal of the deck is to get to the next step—another meeting and a request for more information.