The Pre-Seed Pitch Deck

Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing.

The pre-seed company raising funding faces a challenge.

There are no revenue, traction, or performance metrics to show the investor.

The startup basically has an idea, a team, and little else.

For the pre-seed pitch deck, cover these topics:

Start with the team and show each one's past experiences.

Talk about how the team knows a particular market and use case.

Highlight the problem in that market.

Show the key insight the team has about the market and the problem.

Discuss how to solve a problem with that insight.

Show why now is the best time to pursue this opportunity.

Point out a recent change in the industry or an inflection point in the market that provides an opening.

Show what the team has done so far to reach these conclusions and who they have talked to.

Show the market size and the entry point into that market.

State the investment ask and use of the funds.

The key to a successful pre seed pitch is to show you have a strong team with a unique insight that can be exploited in a short time frame.

Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

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In this episode of Investor Connect, Hall T. Martin chats with Mike Sloan, Founder, and CEO of Simple Labs. Mike introduces Cogni, an innovative device designed to tackle significant challenges in the wine and spirits industry, such as product loss due to evaporation and spoilage. Starting from his background in bourbon country and transitioning to wine country, Mike shares insights on the industry's pressing needs and how Cogni could potentially save billions in losses annually while optimizing premium product selection through continuous barrel monitoring and data analytics powered by AI and ML technology. 

Mike outlines the substantial market opportunities with both immediate and future potential, illustrating how Cogni's platform extends beyond a simple device to a scalable solution with a global reach. He emphasizes Cogni's current traction in the market, with agreements in place with leading distilleries and collaborations with academic centers. Investors will be keen to note the $10 million Series A round intended to accelerate growth, scale production, and refine the innovative real-time monitoring technology further.

The discussion also delves into the technical specifics of Cogni, including hardware and software integration, cost, and reusability, demonstrating how the platform offers a comprehensive and cost-effective solution for winemakers and distillers alike. Tune in to learn more about how Simple Labs is poised to disrupt the wine and spirits industry and capitalize on a $1.6 trillion global market opportunity. 

Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding.

Let’s go startup something today.

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For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org 

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Music courtesy of Bensound.