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Writing a pitch deck for investors requires understanding what investors actually care about: can this business return 10x their investment within 5-7 years?
A standard pitch deck is 10-12 slides: Problem, Solution, Market size, Product/demo, Business model, Traction, Competition, Team, Financials, and The ask.
The team slide is often the most scrutinised, especially for early-stage startups. Investors frequently say they'd rather back an A team with a B idea than a B team with an A idea. Highlight relevant experience, domain expertise, and any previous exits.
Traction is the most persuasive element: revenue, active users, growth rate, partnerships, letters of intent. Even early traction demonstrates you can execute, not just pitch.
Be specific about the ask: exactly how much are you raising, at what valuation (pre-money), how will the money be used, and what milestones will it achieve? "We need £500k to build the product, hire two engineers, and acquire our first 100 paying customers" is far more compelling than vague statements.
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