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The the ask slide

State how much you are raising, what it buys and how long it lasts.

1. Cover2. Problem3. Solution4. Why now5. Market size6. Product7. Traction8. Business model9. Competition10. Go to market11. Team12. The ask
VOLTA LABS · THE ASK

Raising ₹6 Cr for 20 months of runway

Sample slide for a fictional company · illustrative numbers
50% manufacturing at scale
30% sales in 5 metros
20% team

What to include

01

The amount

02

What it buys, by percentage

03

Months of runway

04

The milestones it reaches

Design

A big number, a simple split, and the milestone it unlocks.

Mistakes investors notice

No amount"Open to discussion"Use of funds with no milestones

The example above is for Volta Labs, a fictional hardware and iot company. See how this slide changes by industry in our Hardware and IoT investor guide.

Questions

What should the the ask slide include?

The amount; What it buys, by percentage; Months of runway; The milestones it reaches.

Where does the the ask slide go in a pitch deck?

Usually slide 12 of 12, in the order investors expect.

What are common the ask slide mistakes?

No amount; "Open to discussion"; Use of funds with no milestones.

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