90 Sec Pitch Guidelines

Key Things to Keep in Mind

This presentation is the trailer to your business.

Capture the audiences’ attention by focusing on the most exciting aspects of your business. Don’t do into too much detail on any aspect. Your goal should be to have people come up and ask you questions during networking.

Images are better than text

Limit the text you have on slides to keep the audiences’ attention on what you are saying and use the images to emphasize your points.

A non-financial ask is a lower barrier entry

Investment happens at the intersection of trust - so building relationships is the most important outcome from a presentation like this. A non-financial ask, like mentorship and introductions are a great way to build relationships.

What to Include in Your Pitch

90 Sec Introductions

  • Who you are (team) and what you have built.

  • The opportunity you’re addressing for whom.

  • The advantage you have over competitors.

  • The stage you’re at and the traction you’ve achieved.

  • Your ask:

    • Non-financial asks:

      • Industry connections.

      • Mentorship.

      • Business support.

    • Financial ask:

      • Raise Amount.

      • Valuation and terms (say “we’re looking for a lead to help set the valuation and investment terms” if you have not finalized these yet).

      • The milestones this raise will allow you to accomplish.

  • If you are EBC eligible, don't forget to mention this.

90 Sec Updates

  • Who you are (team) and what you have built.

  • When you last presented at VANTEC.

  • Where you were at the last time you presented.

  • What you have accomplished since your last presentation.

  • Your ask:

    • Non-financial asks:

      • Industry connections.

      • Mentorship.

      • Business support.

    • Financial ask:

      • Raise Amount.

      • Valuation and terms (say “we’re looking for a lead to help set the valuation and investment terms” if you have not finalized these yet).

      • The milestones this raise will allow you to accomplish.

  • If you are EBC eligible, don't forget to mention this.

90 Sec Last Calls

  • Who you are (team) and what you have built.

  • The opportunity you’re addressing for whom.

  • The advantage you have over competitors.

  • The stage you’re at and the traction you’ve achieved.

  • Your ask:

    • Financial ask:

      • Raise Amount.

      • How much you have secured and how much is available.

      • Valuation and terms (say “we’re looking for a lead to help set the valuation and investment terms” if you have not finalized these yet).

      • When you plan to close the round.

      • The milestones this raise will allow you to accomplish.

    • Non-financial asks:

      • Industry connections.

      • Mentorship.

      • Business support.

  • If you are EBC eligible, don't forget to mention this.