Have questions about VC funding? You’ll find the answers in our Knowledge Base.
All your questions, answered
From the number of slides you need, to what to do about traction, and how to present your use of funds, the Knowledge Base is your constant fundraising companion.
Think of the Pitch Guide Knowledge Base as your fundraising manual. Whatever you need to know, and whenever you need to know it, you can look up the answer in the Knowledge Base. But unlike a printed manual, the Knowledge Base is a living document that is always being added to and updated. The Knowledge Base also draws on Haje’s vast experience of analyzing pitch decks: as well as advising you what you need, why you need it, and how to present it, there are examples from decks that have gone before you. You can see what works and what doesn’t, and why.
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Everything you need to know about VC
The significance of storytelling: Pitching is all about telling stories. Haje will teach you the fundamentals of crafting a narrative, from picking your key plot points to understanding your audience.
The mechanics of VC: What exactly is venture capital, and how does it work? Before you embark on raising VC funding, you need to be sure you know what you’re getting into, and if VC’s right for your startup.
An introduction to the pitch deck: What does a pitch deck do? How many slides go in a pitch deck? Is there an order for pitch deck slides? Learn about a pitch deck’s principal details.
Core pitch deck slides: Some slides in a deck are non-negotiable. Others, not so much. Find out which slides are must-haves for your deck, and how to include all the information your investors want to see.
Optional pitch deck slides: Every deck is different, so from appendices to answering the ‘why now’ question, learn which slides your pitch deck needs to thrive.
The fundraising process: You’ve created your deck. What do you do with it?
Hiccups and how to overcome them: Raising venture capital isn’t without its setbacks. It’s how you deal with them that counts and the Knowledge Base will guide you through the wobbles.