the startups.com platform about startups.comCheck out the new Startups.com - A Comprehensive Startup University
Education
Planning
Mentors
Funding
Customers
Assistants
Clarity
Categories
Business
Sales & Marketing
Funding
Product & Design
Technology
Skills & Management
Industries
Other
Business
Career Advice
Branding
Financial Consulting
Customer Engagement
Strategy
Sectors
Getting Started
Human Resources
Business Development
Legal
Other
Sales & Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Search Engine Optimization
Public Relations
Branding
Publishing
Inbound Marketing
Email Marketing
Copywriting
Growth Strategy
Search Engine Marketing
Sales & Lead Generation
Advertising
Other
Funding
Crowdfunding
Kickstarter
Venture Capital
Finance
Bootstrapping
Nonprofit
Other
Product & Design
Identity
User Experience
Lean Startup
Product Management
Metrics & Analytics
Other
Technology
WordPress
Software Development
Mobile
Ruby
CRM
Innovation
Cloud
Other
Skills & Management
Productivity
Entrepreneurship
Public Speaking
Leadership
Coaching
Other
Industries
SaaS
E-commerce
Education
Real Estate
Restaurant & Retail
Marketplaces
Nonprofit
Other
Dashboard
Browse Search
Answers
Calls
Inbox
Sign Up Log In

Loading...

Share Answer

Menu
Fundraising: How long should a founder invest on creating a pitch deck? Are there any pitch deck templates? Should I have the deck reviewed by a pro investor?
CB
CB
Chad Barlowe, Digital marketing & growth expert answered:

A pitch deck is an evolving document that should expand and adapt with the growth of your business — there is no set amount of time a founder should spend on creating one.

Using a pitch deck template is one great to accelerate creating a stunning investor presentation. And if there's one thing any founder can use, it's more time!

That said, you shouldn't just rely on any cookie-cutter PowerPoint: you may be interested in the professionally-designed, purpose-specific pitch deck templates at VIP Graphics: https://vip.graphics/pitch-decks/?ref=clarity — created by the experts behind slides that have closed over $100M in deals & investment for the likes of award-winning (ie. Forbes 30u30, Inc 5000) startups and Fortune 500 brands.

Using the right pitch deck template can help you streamline the design process & structure your narrative. The templates from VIP Graphics: https://vip.graphics/pitch-decks/?ref=clarity are industry-specific (ie. fintech, film/TV) and created by investment veterans with a proven track record.

Crafting a perfect pitch can be a massive difference maker for your business. For instance, read more below about Airbnb's legendary pitch deck, which closed the $600k seed round from Sequoia leading to being one of the most private companies a decade later: https://vip.graphics/airbnb-pitch-deck/?ref=clarity

Talk to Chad Upvote • Share
•••
Share Report

Answer URL

Share Question

  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Google+
  • Share by email
About
  • How it Works
  • Success Stories
Experts
  • Become an Expert
  • Find an Expert
Answers
  • Ask a Question
  • Recent Answers
Support
  • Help
  • Terms of Service
Follow

the startups.com platform

Startups Education
Startup Planning
Access Mentors
Secure Funding
Reach Customers
Virtual Assistants

Copyright © 2025 Startups.com. All rights reserved.