The pitch deck is the initial document investors want to see.

It’s important to have your pitch deck ready to go when engaging investors.

In sharing your pitch deck, consider the following:

You don’t have to send the deck ahead of time, although it can expedite the process of identifying interested investors.

It’s important to provide the deck if asked.  Holding back the deck will appear strange.

Don’t ask for NDAs for your pitch deck, as it should not have confidential information.

Create multiple versions of the deck for different use cases.

One deck could be for sending in advance of a meeting. 

This one should be simple and easy to understand without your providing commentary.

Another deck could be an angel version, which emphasizes the go-to-market strategy and initial traction.

Another version of the deck could be for the venture capitalist, showing how this will be a homerun.

Consider putting your deck online and providing a link to it.  

This gives you the opportunity to update the deck without having to resend it.

Consider these steps in sharing your pitch deck.

 

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