The question founders ask us most frequently is, ‘what will investors ask me?’ It’s not that complicated. But the internet can make it seem so. Thus, we created a checklist to cut through the BS and get to the point of what to include in your pitch.Use this simple checklist to create the foundations for your pitch, avoid awkward investor meetings, and help you realize how pain-free (and dare I say “fun” a pitch can be). The checklist below is our take, after a combined 15 years in VC, angel networks and 498+ startups funded.Problem:- What's the problem you're solving?- Why do your users need this?- Who are your target users?Solution:- How does it work?- What makes you unique?- How are you better for your users?Market size:- What's your TAM, SAM, SOM?- What are your target/operating geographics?- Why now?Competition:- Who are your competitors?- What's your moat?Traction:- What's your traction?- How will you make $?- What's your CAC?- How will you scale?Team:- Who is full time on the team?- Why did you decide to solve this problem?- Why are you the best team to be building this?Fundraising:- What's your valuation?- What's your target raise?- How are you planning to raise?- Commitments so far?If you found this useful, please join r/thebackerfundraising - a sub for fundraising tips, questions and advice. We're currently working on thebacker.co - a smart platform to help get you funded. Simply answer a few questions on our site and receive a free list of relevant investors in your inbox!Thanks for reading :) see hubwealthy.com/wealthy
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