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RevisedVCPitchDeckPart12812928329.pptx(Company Name)
Name: (Student Name)
VC Pitch Deck Part 1
Date: (xx/xx/2017)
Executive Summary
What We Do:
(Company or Product Name) is a [ product or service description]
Ex. Fiona’s Flip Fops are high quality, stylish flip flops.
We are focused on the [target industry- ex. Women’s Footwear, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, Telecommunication, Insurance, Motor Vehicles & Parts, Retail Trade, etc.] market. Here is a list of some industries for your reference: https://www.bls.gov/iag/tgs/iag_index_alpha.htm
Current Status:
We are at the [stage the company is at:. pre-launch, pre-revenue, startup, growth and establishment, or expansion.] stage.
We launched in (or plan to launch or start in (Month Year)
Traction to date includes:
Sales to date: List amount –ex. $20,000 in sales YTD or
Number of customers or units sold: List number (If pre-launch, list anticipated number of each along with the date) ex. 740 units sold
Capital Currently Raising:
We are hoping to raise [dollar amount] ex. $50,000
We have previously raised [dollar amount] from [investors]. (if 0 list 0)
Ex. We have previously raised $25,000 in self-funding
Team Experience
Early Customers/Partners
Logos of Prior Companies & Schools Attended/Pictures of Team
Logos or Other Proof of Early Traction or Planned Partnerships
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Problem
[The problem statement tells exactly what your product or service is a solution for. The concise problem statement your product/service will address goes here. Ex. Customers are frustrated by the inexpensive and unattractive flip flops available on the market. When they wear them, they often break. ]
[Customer Tries
To do Something ex. Customer buys and wears
the inexpensive flip flops they bought]
[Here’s The
Problem they have ex. They are so flimsy that they
break when they are out
somewhere leaving them without shoes]
[Existing Solutions (if any)
and List the Problem with Them]
Ex. Sturdier flip flops are available
But they are too expensive
and not very stylish.
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Solution
Narrative of
Experience
by Customers ex.
Customers see Fiona’s Flip
Flops and are amazed by
The quality, price and stylish variety
of options.
What
Actions Are Taken
as Part
Of the solution ex.
They decide to purchase a pair of Fiona’s Flip Flops in a style they love
Positive
Outcomes as a
Result:
Ex.The customers are
Thrilled with their
Purchase. They last
For years and friends
ask where they can
get similar flip flops
1-2 Pictures/representations of the product
[The brief summary of your solution goes here. This could sound why you started or want to start your business. It is the answer to the problem listed in the previous slide ex. Fiona’s Flip Flops are sturdy, stylish and affordable. They don’t break leaving customers barefoot. ].
[List a few key features and benefits in this area. Ex. Fiona’s Flip Flops are available in 10 different styles and 15 different colors. They are handstitched and made from premium materials. ]
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Team
Put your Picture Here
Put a picture of another Team Member Here
Name, Title
Name, Title
Prior Company Logo
Previous Experience
Notable Achievement
Prior/School Company Logo
Education
Notable Achievement
Prior Company Logo
Previous Experience
Notable Achievement
Prior/School Company Logo
Education
Notable Achievement
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References
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages. http://dx.doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyyy Source 1
Author, A. A. (Year of publication). Title of book: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location: Publisher.
Source 3
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Source 6
Etc.
(list your references according to this format)
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