How to Build a Data Room That Doesn’t Slow Down Your Raise
Your data room is the second pitch. Here’s exactly what to include at every stage — pre-seed through Series A — so due diligence doesn’t kill your momentum.
Pitch Deck Guide
From concept to creation, learn how to build winning pitch decks. Explore guides filled with insights, tips, and examples to impress stakeholders.”
How Angel Investors Evaluate Pitch Decks Differently from VCs (And Why Most Founders Get This Wrong)
Angel investors and VCs evaluate pitch decks through completely different lenses. Learn the structural differences — not just slide tweaks — so you can build a deck that actually matches how your investor makes decisions.
Pitch Deck vs Business Plan: What Investors Actually Want (And When You Need Each)
Most founders build the wrong document first. Here’s what investors actually expect at each stage — pitch deck, business plan, or something else entirely — from someone who builds them for a living.
How to Pitch to Corporate VCs (When the Investor Is Also Your Potential Customer)
Corporate venture capital is having a moment. In 2024, CVC arms globally deployed over $169 billion across thousands of startups. Salesforce Ventures, Intel Capital, Google Ventures, M12 (Microsoft) — these aren’t fringe players anymore. In some sectors like enterprise SaaS, healthcare tech, and AI infrastructure, a CVC term sheet is practically a rite of passage. … Read more
The Metrics That Actually Matter at Every Fundraising Stage (And the Ones That Don’t)
From pre-seed to Series B, here’s exactly what investors evaluate at each stage — the specific metrics, benchmarks, and signals that get you funded in 2026, and the vanity numbers that waste everyone’s time.
How Much Does a Pitch Deck Cost in 2026? (The Real Numbers, From Someone Who Builds Them)
Pitch deck costs range from $0 (DIY) to $50,000+ (premium agencies). Here’s what founders actually spend at each stage — and what separates a $2,000 deck from a $15,000 one.
How to Build a PropTech Pitch Deck That Actually Gets Funded
A slide-by-slide guide to building a PropTech pitch deck that speaks the language of real estate investors. Covers market positioning, unit economics, regulatory strategy, and the mistakes that kill PropTech deals before the first meeting.
How VCs Actually Evaluate Your Pitch Deck (The Internal Process Most Founders Never See)
Most founders design pitch decks for the meeting. But VCs evaluate your deck long before (and after) you present. Here’s how the internal process actually works — from the 90-second associate screen to the investment committee vote.
Social Media Pitch Deck: A Practical 2026 Guide (With Examples & Templates)
Social Media Pitch Deck: A Practical 2026 Guide (With Examples & Templates) Author: Viktor Social Media Pitch Deck Expert. Ex Advertising. Founder of Viktori. $500mill In Funding. Bald Since 2010. Let’s get one thing straight: a social media pitch deck is not just a “startup deck with Instagram screenshots.”It’s a persuasion tool built for attention … Read more
5 Step Guide To Create A Consulting Pitch Deck
Create A Consulting Pitch Deck In 5 steps (Template & Examples Inc.) Author: Viktor Pitch Deck & Fundraising Consultant. Ex Advertising. Founder of Viktori. $500mill In Funding. Bald Since 2010. You’ve got a killer consulting business idea—maybe you’re the McKinsey for startups, the Marie Kondo for corporate chaos, or the Gordon Ramsay of process improvement … Read more
