What to include
Company name and logo
A one-line description a stranger understands
Your name, email and phone
The date or round name, if it helps
Use your brand colour full-bleed. The cover is the first impression of the whole brand.
Mistakes investors notice
The example above is for Lumen Pay, a fictional fintech company. See how this slide changes by industry in our Fintech investor guide.
Questions
What should the cover slide include?
Company name and logo; A one-line description a stranger understands; Your name, email and phone; The date or round name, if it helps.
Where does the cover slide go in a pitch deck?
Usually slide 1 of 12, in the order investors expect.
What are common cover slide mistakes?
A vague one-liner like "The future of commerce"; No contact details; A stock photo that says nothing about the product.
Can Astitva make this slide?
Yes. Astitva writes the full 12-slide investor story from a short brief for free, then designs each slide in your brand for 5 credits.
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