Mar 18P2P lending fintech startup SoLo Funds’ $10M Series A investor deckSoLo Funds, a fintech company based in Los Angeles, provides an alternative to payday lenders. Payday lenders charge high interest rates and frequently trap borrowers in a debt cycle with no way out. …Startup7 min readStartup7 min read
Mar 18The difference between the product vs. solution slides in pitch decksWhen it comes to pitching your startup to potential investors, the quality of your pitch deck can make all the difference. While the product itself is undoubtedly the star of the show, a strong pitch deck is a crucial supporting actor, helping to convey your vision, market opportunity, and potential…Startup6 min readStartup6 min read
Mar 16How to design the perfect MedTech pitch deckAs you set out to bring your medical products or services to market, it’s crucial to create an effective pitch deck that effectively communicates your vision to potential investors and partners. Unlike software products, medical startups require significant R&D funding and must navigate complex regulatory timelines. Crafting a compelling medical…Medical7 min readMedical7 min read
Mar 14How to create the perfect product sell sheetYou’ve poured your heart and soul into developing the perfect product, and now it’s time to introduce it to the world. But how do you make your product stand out among a sea of competitors? The answer lies in crafting an irresistible sell sheet that succinctly conveys the value proposition…Retail7 min readRetail7 min read
Mar 14How to design the perfect biotech pitch deckAs you embark on the journey of bringing your biotech products or services to market, creating a solid pitch deck will be crucial to effectively communicate your vision to potential investors and partners. Life sciences startups are uniquely challenging (as compared to most tech startups), given they often require significant…Biotech7 min readBiotech7 min read
Feb 11InfluxData raised an $81M Series A with this 19-slide pitch deckInfluxData, a San Francisco-based provider of time series data analytics, has announced an $81 million capital raise. New investors Princeville Capital and Citi Ventures led the $51 million Series E funding round, with participation from existing investors Battery Ventures, Mayfield Fund, Sapphire Ventures, and others. A $30 million debt facility…Data8 min readData8 min read
Feb 10How to create the perfect distribution pitch deckEvery consumer products (CPG) brand eventually hopes to be stocked in big-box stores. Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands are no exception; former online-only products like Casper, Harry’s, and Barkbox are now available in retail locations like Walmart and Target. For CPG brands looking to expand into retail stores, crafting a compelling distributor…Retail6 min readRetail6 min read
Jan 30How to create the perfect fundraising data room for your startupIn the world of fundraising, a data room is a veritable treasure trove of information for potential investors. Crafting an effective data room and having it ready to share with interested investors is the key to streamlining the due diligence process so you can get from first pitch, to term…Startup Funding5 min readStartup Funding5 min read
Jan 30The difference between reader and presenter decksIn the course of raising funding for a startup, founders will inevitably create countless different presentations: from investors pitch decks to sales proposals. When crafting pitch decks and presentations, it is important to note the distinction between a reader deck and a presenter deck: What’s the difference between a reader deck & a presenter deck? Reader decks and presenter decks are…Presentation Design4 min readPresentation Design4 min read
Jan 28Supernormal pitch deck: $10M seed round for generative AI startupArtificial intelligence is booming, with startups in this sector raising in Europe alone last year. Supernormal, a generative note-taking platform based in Sweden, is the latest AI-powered startup to raise funding. On Thursday, the company announced that it had raised $10 million (approximately €9.1 million) in a Seed round led…Artificial Intelligence8 min readArtificial Intelligence8 min read
