What VCs Look For in a Pitch Deck
This article outlines what investors expect in a pitch deck — and how founders can design slides that open doors and build conviction.
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Pitch decks don’t raise money. But they do open the door.
A pitch deck is your startup’s audition — and investors have seen thousands. Most get skipped in 90 seconds. The ones that land meetings? They hit every note investors care about.
VCs don’t read. They scan. They're looking for:
They want to see if your startup fits the pattern — or breaks it in a good way.
The best decks are short, clean, and structured. A winning sequence typically looks like:
You don’t need 30 slides. You need 10 slides that make them want more.
Investors look for more than facts. They look for conviction. Your deck should:
It’s not about being pretty — it’s about being persuasive.
A cluttered or amateur deck kills momentum. Fonts, layouts, spacing, and visual clarity all communicate one thing: readiness.
If your deck feels disorganized, VCs assume your business is too.
We build pitch decks that get meetings.
Sharp storytelling, custom design, and investor psychology baked into every slide.
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