Sales Pitch Deck

You have an idea for a startup anyone would be thrilled to back…if only they understood just how great it is.

This startup pitch deck template is designed to help you take your brilliant idea and transform it into a concise, outstanding pitch that investors won’t be able to resist.

Use this slide deck to present your business venture as a winning solution to a big problem, show investors that you’ve done your research, and dive into the strategy that makes it a no-brainer for them to say yes. The design is done for you, so you can focus on the pitch itself.

3 tips for a successful pitch deck

We know your idea isn’t just any idea. Now, let’s talk about how to create a startup pitch that will make your business stand out from the crowd and attract investors.

1. Pump up the personality on your slides

Regardless of whether your brand is kooky and creative, bold and direct, or playful and warm, showcase your brand’s personality in your slides.

This demonstrates that you’ve put effort into creating a deliberate brand, keeps your audience engaged, and tells investors that you understand how to market.

It’s perfectly acceptable to include a joke if your brand is funny, use millennial pink throughout your slides if your target audience loves that color, or make a bold statement if it fits your brand’s tone.

Use on-brand personality to keep your audience engaged and impressed

2. Play to your strengths

You and your team have valuable skills and experience. Your pitch presentation is an opportunity to showcase your strengths. Even if you don’t have years of experience, you can highlight specific relevant experiences that you and your team members have.

If you haven’t closed $10 million in sales yet, you can include a testimonial from a satisfied customer. Explain to your investors why you believe in your startup and don’t worry about what you don’t know yet.

Venture capitalists can be intimidating. But they started somewhere too, and many of them can offer valuable business coaching. Remember that if they invest in your business, they want it to succeed as much as you do.

Use your startup pitch deck to highlight your strengths

3. Emphasize the problem your startup solves

Whether you’re sending your customers to space or providing them with a better toothbrushing experience, you’re solving an important problem that needs to be presented to investors in a way that speaks to them.

Investors are looking for a good return on their investment and they are more likely to invest in startups that can show a convincing story of solving a real problem.

By describing in detail the pain points of your target customers, you can help investors clearly see the need for your product or service. This means you need to get specific and provide real examples to make your pitch come to life. The more details you can give, the better.

Paint a picture that helps investors feel the pain that comes with the problem your startup solves

How to use this startup pitch deck template

Click Use this template to get started. If you’re new to Pitch, sign up for an account first (it’s free and only takes a few clicks). Then, build your startup pitch deck in the presentation editor. Add all of the slides for a proven pitch strategy, or pick and choose the ones you need.

Editing is easy from here. Just go through the slides and customize the text and images to your liking. Here are a few extra tips to take your startup pitch deck skills to the next level.

Use speaker notes

When you present in speaker view, you can see notes you’ve added to cover key talking points and even give yourself a little encouragement, while your audience keeps their focus on your stunning presentation.