Ultimate Seed Pitch Guide | Learnings From Our $7.5M Seed With Accel

Investors have <a href="https://www.docsend.com/index/pitch-deck-metrics/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">~2.5 mins</a> to form an initial impression and make a decision to engage further. So, you need to convey the right amount of information: too little and they lack context, too much and you increase their cognitive load. Remember: You as a founder know 10x more about the space than most investors and need to bring them up to speed in a convenient manner. So, here are some learnings from the pitch deck that helped us secure $7.5M in seed funding from Accel, SquarePeg, and angels from OnDeck, Superhuman, and Stripe among others. <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*GX6Bvx8hnj63gDsBxOuRvg.png" style="height:515px; width:700px" /> Source: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/chronicle-saas-presentation-startup-raises-75-million-2023-2" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Business Insider article about Chronicle</a> <h1>A. So, why does a pitch deck matter?</h1> The pitch deck is a means for founders to tell their story in a consistent and concise manner throughout their fundraising journey. The pitch deck is your first impression, a trust-building element. It is your opportunity to get a foot in the door: <a href="https://blog.startupstash.com/ultimate-seed-pitch-guide-learnings-from-our-7-5m-seed-with-accel-5018d07c6d19">Read More</a>