MAKE A SOLID PITCH TO RAISE MONEY
11 SLIDES TO PITCH
INVESTORS FOR APP FUNDING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS1. VISION AND VALUE PROPOSITION ……….…………..2. SOLVING THE REAL WORLD PROBLEM ………………3. TARGET MARKET AND OPPORTUNITY..……………….4. THE SOLUTION…………..…………………………………… 5. REVENUE MODEL………..……………………………………6. ROADMAP AND VALIDATION……………………………..7. MARKETING AND SALES STRATEGY…………………….8.TEAM………………………………………………………………..9. FINANCIALS……………………………………………………..10. COMPETITION………………………………………………..11. INVESTMENT AND FUND USE…………………………..
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VISION AND VALUE
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VISION AND VALUE PROPOSITION
Bindup overview of your app in 1 line. It should include what your app does and what unique value it provides to its users. Preferably it should be within 140 characters. Make it catchy and problem-solving rather than an advertisement pitch. It should be very simple so a kid can understand.
Always try to answer the big questions - What your app will do, how it will do and who will be its potential users?
Here are some key elements of a Good Pitch:• Short - Less is more.• Loud and Clear - Able to create a buzz, it should be similar to a punch line. The listener can adopt
the message, you are delivering.• Succinct - Don’t drown them in details right off the bat.• Casual - Your pitch should appear authentic and relaxed. Always remember you are communicating
with investors who are much interested to see it, as a normal user and want to see the potential.• Memorable - Come up with a probable novel pitch which comprise lots of thoughts. It will prevent
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SOLVE THE REAL
WORLD PROBLEM
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SOLVE THE PROBLEMS, MAKE LIFE EASIER WITHIN FEW CLICKS
• In this section emphasize on what real-world challenges your app is going to serve. Your application should have its own (USP) unique selling point. No one likes to SEE another Facebook, Twitter.
• If your application is solving some problem in the world in a unique and simple way; there are chances your app is going to have a big hit.
• Make this slide talk about the problem the app can solve, and who are the right users. You should talk about the available solutions and there you should show how effectively your app can solve existing problem.
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WHO ARE THE RIGHT USERS OF YOUR APP?
Is there a need?
Put Value
Demographics
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MARKET AND OPPORTUNITYUse this slide to elaborate potential of your application. Who are your ideal customers and how many there are? What is the overall market size of the application? Characteristics of your probable users, demographics information, are they tech savvy? Here you can tell the story about the scope and scale of the problem you are solving.
Always remember audience and market size are more important than the idea. The app stores are over crowded. In this slide, investors would like to see the potential of your idea.
To make your pitch realistic be very specific with the reachable market. How your app is going to add values in the life of its users. How it is different than other available solutions in the marketplace.
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THESOLUTION
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Start with the unique selling point of the application. Tell investors why it is different and what will force users to use it. Never be focused on telling the story of your product. The more your pitch will be client centric, the more chances to grab the attention of an investor.In this slide describe how your users will use the app, how it will solve the challenges of its users.
Try to use pictures and stories for describing the functioning and interaction of app with users.
THE SOLUTION
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REVENUE MODEL
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How your App Will Make Money
REVENUE MODEL
In this slide give details of the revenue model of the App. How are you going to make money? How much is it going to cost and to whome? Your revenue model should clearly elaborate whether it is free for public and you are charging to another stakeholder who is making money from your application or it is paid. However revenue model completely depends on the working of the application.
Give some references of the competitive landscape and show how your pricing fits into the market. Are you a premium, high-priced offering or a budget offering that undercuts existing solutions on the market?
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ROADMAP AND TRACTION
Tell Investors about Product Roadmap
Show Proven Aspect of your Business
Model, it will Reduce Risk. Validate your
Solution solves the Problem
Show Your Achievements
Talk AboutYourMilestones
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Outline marketingAnd sales plan
TACTICES YOU WILL USE
CHANNELS YOU LL BE
USING
HOW YOUWILL
AQUIREMARKET
MARKETING AND SALES
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WHO ARE THE KEY MEMBERS
TEAM – DO YOU HAVE RIGHT PEOPLE
WHAT EXPERIENCE MAKES YOU
MORE COMPETENT EXPE
RTISE UNIQUE VALUES
SUCCESS
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MARKETING AND SALES
Present your sales forecast, profit and loss
statement, and cash flow forecast for at least three years to investors.
Avoid giving minute details in spreadsheet.
Use charts to show sales, total customers,
total expenses, and profits.
Be ready to discuss the underlying assumptions for your sales goals and what your key expense drivers are.
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Grab Your Coupon
Is there some “secret sauce” that you have and others don’t?!
HOW YOU FIT? What is Difference!
Always approach with the strong
reason, why customers will choose
you instead of the other players in the
market!
COMPETITION
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How Will You Use Funds
Explain How Much amount you require and for what purpose.
GOALS>>>>>>>>>>>
Tell your investors how much money you need
Give Roadmap of Expenses
and its impact on business.Better give them expected
outcomes for Best, Moderate
and Worst case scenario
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