I see prices across the board, ranging from $500 to $5000+, and a lot of DIY options like Canva, but I want to make sure I am getting the right message and information across in a really good-looking presentation. Don’t want to miss anything before reaching out to investors.
I’ve been involved in a few pitches…
If you can’t get initial investment based off a plain PowerPoint - black text on white background, you are in trouble.
As others have said, look at YCombinator pitch decks, copy their basic formatting and go from there. The original AirBnB one is available online and provides a good layout.
The basics of your company is told in graphs, dot points and testimonials.
The value in your company is expressed by you being in front of a potential investor and explaining why your service/ product is 10x that of any existing product/ service.
I have seen you say above in other comments, it may be worth spending x, as your time is worth x times 10.
If you are in the raising phase, your time should be spent on raising. That is where you are creating value for your company, by obtaining funds you need to grow/ expand.
Spend a day laying out the problem, solution, TAM and execution plan.
Don’t rely on others as a crutch. I have done that and countless others have too. Move fast, develop a narrative around your company and get it out there.
Good luck.