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1. Venture CapitalVenture Capital
Slide Show PresentationSlide Show Presentation
Suggested FormatSuggested Format
 No more than 10 slides (not all slidesNo more than 10 slides (not all slides
shown here will be relevant)shown here will be relevant)
 Maximum 10 minute time limitMaximum 10 minute time limit
 Slides should hit the high pointsSlides should hit the high points
 Look to evoke a responseLook to evoke a response
 Cover what the investor wants to knowCover what the investor wants to know

2. IntroductionIntroduction
 Who are we?Who are we?
 What do we do?What do we do?

3. Venture Concept orVenture Concept or
Problem to be SolvedProblem to be Solved
 What is the problem to be solved orWhat is the problem to be solved or
market opportunity?market opportunity?
 Can you demonstrate customer need?Can you demonstrate customer need?
 What is your solution or Value Proposition?What is your solution or Value Proposition?

4. Market OpportunityMarket Opportunity
 What is the structure and characteristics ofWhat is the structure and characteristics of
your industry / market?your industry / market?
 What is the size: dollars, units?What is the size: dollars, units?
 What is the growth potential?What is the growth potential?
 Who are the customers?Who are the customers?

5. Market strategyMarket strategy
 What are the sales channels?What are the sales channels?
 What are the distribution channels?What are the distribution channels?
 Will there be strategic partnerships andWill there be strategic partnerships and
with whom?with whom?
 What is the market penetration potential?What is the market penetration potential?

6. Competitive Advantage and RisksCompetitive Advantage and Risks
 What is your market niche?What is your market niche?
 Do you have unique technology?Do you have unique technology?
 Are there barriers to entry?Are there barriers to entry?
 What are the important risks?What are the important risks?
 What are the key success factors?What are the key success factors?

7. TechnologyTechnology
 What is proprietary?What is proprietary?
 Is the technology protected (patented)?Is the technology protected (patented)?
 What is the state of art in this technology?What is the state of art in this technology?
 What will future technology changes be?What will future technology changes be?

8. Manufacturing / ProductionManufacturing / Production
 Will you manufacture in house or outWill you manufacture in house or out
source?source?
 What are your current and future capitalWhat are your current and future capital
equipment requirements?equipment requirements?
 Will you face regulatory, environmental orWill you face regulatory, environmental or
compliance issues?compliance issues?

9. Management TeamManagement Team
 Who are they?Who are they?
 What have they done before?What have they done before?
 Are there any gaps in the team?Are there any gaps in the team?

10. FinancialsFinancials
 What are your revenue projections for theWhat are your revenue projections for the
next five years?next five years?
 What are your gross margins?What are your gross margins?
 What will your return be to your investors?What will your return be to your investors?
 What is your anticipated exit strategy?What is your anticipated exit strategy?

11. Funding RequirementsFunding Requirements
 How much money do you need?How much money do you need?
 What do you need it for?What do you need it for?
 What is your timing?What is your timing?
 Do you anticipate future rounds ofDo you anticipate future rounds of
financing?financing?