Fintech investors are risk-calculators. They're not just evaluating your product. They're assessing regulatory exposure, monetization logic, defensibility, and execution risk.
In a crowded category, your pitch needs to be airtight on:
This is not the space for hand-wavy claims. Be surgical.
Use this structure as a baseline. Make every slide answer: "Why will this work in a regulated, competitive, high-stakes space?"
1 slide. Who you are, what you do, and the traction/snapshot. Focus on unique wedge and traction metrics.
What inefficiency, cost, or friction exists in the current system? Be specific:
Use data or quotes.
How do you solve it? Is it faster, cheaper, safer, or more compliant? Keep it simple but direct. If you integrate into existing financial workflows, show how.
Include:
Highlight security, API integrations, or risk systems.
Define:
VCs hate vague "Fintech is $12T" slides. Anchor it.
Show:
Show proof:
It's not just MRR. It should be also usage and trust proof.
Break down:
Highlight any regulated marketing insights or credibility factors.
What do you charge? Spread? SaaS + % volume? Flat fee?
Show:
Do they have:
Don't underplay this. Fintech is execution-heavy.
Be clear:
"65% of cross-border B2B payments for SMBs still involve manual processing, with average fees exceeding 5% per transaction."
"$1.2M moved through platform in 90 days. 8 pilot clients. Partnered with 2 payment providers and compliance API vendor."
"B2B2B strategy: channel partners with regional ERPs. Inbound interest from regulated SMEs via fintech association partnerships."
Pitchkit's templates help fintech teams focus on what investors expect: