Pitch decks are not one-size-fits-all. Pre-seed and Series A investors look for fundamentally different things.
Early decks focus on clarity. Later decks demand traction and execution evidence.
Pre-seed investors bet on team. Series A investors bet on growth mechanics.
You are not just explaining what you will build - you are showing how it is already working.
Each guide covers investor expectations, required slides, and typical rejection reasons.
First external capital. Show vision, founder conviction, and early momentum.
Problem-solution fit. Show insight, speed, and prototypes.
Early proof. Show retention, revenue signals, and repeatable GTM.
Product-market fit. Show scalable growth and unit economics.
Not sure which stage you are at? Use these signals.
You have conviction. Show your story, vision, and early signs of momentum.
You have clarity and a path. Show insight, speed, and prototypes.
You have proof. Show retention, revenue signals, and a repeatable GTM.
You have traction. Show scalable growth, unit economics, and operational maturity.