What do investors want to see in startup pitch decks? For founders seeking funding for their companies, that's the million-dollar (or multimillion-dollar) question. And it's one Allison Byers, CEO of ...

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Venture capital (VC) funding is highly sought after by entrepreneurs, but only about 100/ 100,000 ventures actually succeed in securing it, about 80/100 fail with it, and only about 20/100,000 ...

Here are some places to start if you are trying to raise money from a global or local VC firm. It’s getting tougher to win global investment, and your pitch deck can turn it around. Understanding the ...

Every entrepreneur needs a good pitch deck, whether it's to raise money or to win over customers. Insider reviewed a collection of decks to pinpoint the components that make them successful. Your ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Pitch deck presentations play a decisive role in fundraising with the potential to make or break a deal. Most businesses use pitch decks ...

Having problems grasping the fundamentals of selling your concept to investors? You're not alone. According to Tech Crunch, in 2022, venture capitalists spent on average 2 minutes and 42 seconds ...

Among successful pitches, companies that presented the problem they were attempting to solve and their solution before getting to the specifics of their product were more successful than companies ...

A VC downturn is upon us, but healthtech founders will still have opportunities to raise capital. Healthcare founders at Salvo Health, Parallel Learning, and other startups raised money in 2022. 11 ...

Your first slide is obviously important for a pitch deck. First impressions count and having a solid introduction goes a long way. It seems that founders often forget that the last slide is just as ...

Acquiring investor funds is a crucial component of the success of many businesses. But it's easier said than done. Business professionals constantly present carefully put-together presentations for ...