Mastering the Fundraising Conversation: Questions for Entrepreneurs and VCs
In this two-part series, we delved into the questions that entrepreneurs should ask potential investors, as well as the questions that VCs are likely to ask.
Category Business case
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Pitch Deck
Creating a pitch deck is an important step in the process of raising capital for your business. It is a key tool for communicating the value of your company to potential investors, and a well-crafted pitch deck can be the difference between securing funding and missing out.
Navigating the Secondary Market: Lessons for Startups in the Face of Market Volatility
2022 was a big year for investors piling into mid- to late-stage, high-growth companies via the secondaries market, in many if not most cases acquiring shares from founders and early employees who were looking for an interim or final payout after years of risk-taking and salary sacrifice.
How to create an executive summary that really stands out
If the pitch deck is a summary of the wider business plan, the executive summary is the thirty second distillation. It should not contain anything which is not set out in more detail in the rest of the pitch deck. It should not contain anything which is not set out in more detail in the rest of the pitch deck.
The Essential Components of a Winning Pitch Deck
When seeking funding for your business, a well-crafted pitch deck is essential. A pitch deck is a presentation that summarises the key aspects of your business and explains why it is a good investment opportunity.