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From Lab to Venture: Pitch Deck Essentials for Deep Tech Startups | Deep Tech Catalyst

Carlotta Ficorella, investment analyst at Matterwave Ventures, on how Deep Tech founders build compelling pitch decks, size markets, frame business models, and communicate what VCs need to see.

How do you build a compelling pitch deck for a DeepTech startup? And what aspects do VCs prioritize and look for? 🤔 🎯

Welcome to the 31st episode of Deep Tech Catalyst, the channel by The Scenarionist where science meets venture!

Today, I'm excited to host Carlotta Ficorella, Investment Analyst @ Matterwave Ventures!

In our conversation, we explore the essential elements of crafting a compelling pitch deck for DeepTech startups. We focus on the critical aspects of a startup journey, emphasizing how to highlight strengths (including design), and most importantly, offering insights into what investors prioritize when they first review a pitch deck.

Here's a summary of the episode:

  • 🧗‍♀️ Crafting a Compelling Pitch Deck for Investors

  • 🍰 Tips for Market Sizing

  • 💼 Business Models: Hardware vs. Software Expectations

  • 🤝 The Importance of the Team Slide

  • 🎯 The Ask Slide

  • 🎨 Make it Readable: Communication and Design


BEYOND THE CONVERSATION — STRATEGIC INSIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE

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