On average, investors review dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of pitch decks in a year.

Investors consider many factors when making an investment decision. One of them is the team - they expect it to be solid, hands-on, and motivated to deliver what the startup promises. That is not always the case.

Getting a referral to an investor is one of the best ways to speed up your fundraising process. But you need to follow a couple of rules when asking for a referral.

There is a common problem that we’ve seen in many pitch decks of impact-driven startups. It’s the lack of balance between emphasizing financial returns and the purpose behind ideas and companies.