Pitch Deck
A concise slide presentation used to communicate a startup’s story and opportunity to investors.
A pitch deck typically covers problem, solution, market, product, business model, traction, team, competition, financials and the ask. It’s the primary tool for securing investor meetings and is usually 10–15 slides. A great deck balances a compelling narrative with credible evidence.
Examples
A founder sends a 12-slide deck to secure a first investor call. — A startup redesigns its deck after feedback to sharpen the story.
How it relates to The Startup Foundry
The Foundry offers deck teardown videos and storytelling frameworks, and the platform lets you upload your deck, get feedback and revise it before re-assessing your score.