From a strong team to a strong pitch
A startup ahead of an investor round has a strong team and a strong case, but a weak story. A clear storyline and a strong delivery lead to successful funding.
At a glance
Who
A startup shortly before its funding round. Anonymised.
Topic
The pitch to investors: story, deck and delivery.
Format
Pitch training for the team, with joint development of the story.
Approach
Working directly on the real pitch: from the first review to the Q&A session.
The starting point
The startup was facing an investment round and with it the pitch to investors. The team was strong and the case was strong. But the story was weak and the delivery too reserved.
What I did
I developed and practised the pitch together with the startup, step by step.
Pitch review
An honest assessment: what holds up, what gets lost?
Storytelling
Developing a clear story together, one that sticks.
Building the pitch deck
Translating the story into a deck, with clear structure and design.
Practising and presenting the pitch
The pitch is practised out loud and presented until it sits.
Presentation skills
Voice, presence and impact, so the team convinces when it matters.
Q&A session practice
Playing through the investors’ tough questions in advance.
The impact
Story, deck and delivery sharpened ahead of the investor round.
Financing in the six-figure range secured.
Which pitch is coming up?
In a free first conversation (30 minutes) we clarify goal, team and setting.
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