<aside> đź’ˇ Be careful with pitch deck templates.
Most of the time these templates come from a VC firm (like the one below). They all say it's their preferred format for startup pitches. So naturally, as a new entrepreneur, what's your move? You're going to pick this template.
However, the thing is that investors want these templates because they streamline their process of weeding out non-viable startups. Their main goal is to put their money into top-tier companies, and those normally don’t use a pitch template.
As an entrepreneur, your aim is to attract investors with something special and stand out from the crowd. So your goal with this template is to learn the basics, so you can craft a short deck (10-15 slides, as suggested in this template), keeping in mind the topics that are mentioned but in a way that elevates your story.
Fundraising doesn't play by a fixed set of rules or templates.
Use this to your advantage.
Tell your story.
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From all resources out there, this one called “40 Pitch Deck That Raised Over $460 Million” might be our favorite, since it doesn’t give you a specific format and content you should apply to your unique startup, but it will give you creative ideas for your Deck:
This document provides an outline for a pitch deck template from Sequoia Capital, including sections to cover company purpose, problem, solution, market opportunity, competition, product, business model, team, and financials.
Another resource from basicpitch.vc:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wsd-KBmsUv4elTq5OTE2ja2A9ys4gLORTbIwxEhVJXo/edit#slide=id.p
Further sources:
Check out 👉 Most Pitch Decks are not Clear, Concise, nor Compelling: