Pitch Deck Essentials Template

[Company Name]

[Your Name][Title]

[Contact Info][Website]

[Your Logo]

Overview

• Your “elevator pitch” – think high concept: “It’s Airbnb for pets,” etc.

• What is your unique value proposition?

Team

• Who’s on the team and what are their qualifications?

• What makes your team unique?

The Problem

• Define the problem that your business solves. • If you can put it in numerical terms, do so.

Market Opportunity

• How big is the market? • How much opportunity is there for growth?

Demo

• How does your business solve the problem addressed in the previous slide?

• Demonstrate what you do. • Use a video or a live screenshare here.

Sales and Marketing

• What tactics and strategies will you use to reach your market?

• What is your growth strategy and how do you plan to achieve it?

Business Model

• Who is your primary customer and how do you plan to make money?

• What sort of business model are you following?

• Revenue and # of customers

Forecast [Financials]

• 3-5 years of financial projections• Chart your assumptions about expenses,

customer acquisition and revenue

Competition

• Who is the competition? • What is your advantage over the competition?

Status and Milestones

• Any achievements you’ve had to date. • What your plans are for the future.

Why Invest Now?

• How much you are looking to raise• Who is currently investing? • How you plan to use the funds