pitchscene
Pitch Writing and Design for Early-Stage Startups
Kickstart Sessions
Messaging
To optimize push/pull messaging for your startup:* Discuss messaging strategy
* Recommend new ways to improve offer
* Determine the tone of voice of the business
* Figure out the character persona of investors to target
* Brainstorm future direct marketing efforts after receiving fundingHosts: Hanh, Kyle
$88, 45 min
Design
To hone visual communication and remove detractors:* Evaluate the current deck and materials regarding visual narrative, language and tone
* Review your brand identity and alignment with the deck
* Provide recommendations on approaching brand identity, style, visual & verbal language to best meet your goals and resonate with your audienceHosts: Hanh, Sertac
$88, 45 min
Pitching
To improve preparedness for a live pitch:* Highlight errors and omissions
* Make recommendations for fixing common pitch deck errors
* Provide guidance on what investors want to see in your pitch deck
* Soundboard the narrative and positioning of the business
* Discuss fundraising strategyHosts: Hanh, DC
$299, 2 hours
Full Service Option
Includes:
Storyline
Business Case Review
Market Strategy Review
Professional Deck Design
Up to 3 Revisions
Raw Files
Practice Pitch SessionFull service cost typically ranges from US$4,000 to US$5,000 for a 6-8 week process.If you need something in between our kickstart modules or our full service offering, drop us a message with more about your project and we create a custom offering for your specific need.
Made with love in Hong Kong and California.
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To secure funding on favorable terms, founders must attract multiple investment offers. The key to standing out? A compelling story.Why is storytelling so vital? Many angel investors look for a strong narrative rather than just numbers. They’re investing in you more than the business.But the value of good storytelling extends far beyond fundraising. It engages potential employees, partners, customers, and anyone else you wish to inspire.We’re dedicated to developing a well-crafted pitch deck that maximizes your funding potential, attracting both customers and your target investors.
About
Hanh
Team Builder
Cross-functional business experience across equity research, M&A, branding, business development, and recruiting for venture building.
Sertac
Brand Designer
Designer and brand consultant to global brands from startups to Fortune 500s.
Kyle
Writer & Marketer
FinTech copywriter and marketing consultant for small, medium, and large enterprises in the USA and Europe.
DC
4x Founder & Angel Investor
Engineer/marketing founder of 4 tech startups in the US, including 2 exits that generated 100x return. Individual angel investor in 30 startups and 5 early-stage funds. Mentored more than 100 startups that have raised venture funding.
Created for founders
by founders.
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Founders spend months debating their pitch. Investors spend on average 4 minutes reviewing it. We save founders time by producing an effective pitch deck in as little as 6 weeks. No one-size-fits-all template. We work with you to craft your best story, about your business and its return potential, in a concise and compelling manner.
Services
Story
A custom narrative designed to connect with the heads and hearts of your target investors.
Design
A professional presentation that communicates your business ideas and brand ethos.
Rehearse
A practice pitch session to help you master your pitch and build the confidence critical for fundraising.
We're pulling out all the stops.
Contact
We'd love to hear from you. Thanks in advance for reaching out.
PitchScene, 23/F, One Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.Hong Kong. Los Angeles. Sacramento.© 2023 PitchScene. All rights reserved.
Brief
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Team
Hanh Huynh
About
Hanh enjoys combining storytelling, design, and business fundamentals to present early-stage investment opportunities in the best light. She works with founders to prepare them for the rigor of fundraising."Building a business is already hard enough. I wanted to make the fundraising part a little easier by forming an expert team dedicated to the singular goal of making the best pitch possible for each founder. In the process, I hope founders get more access to financing, increased choice in investors (or partners), and more peace of mind as a result of pitch preparedness, particularly for first-time founders, or founders for whom having more inclusiveness and support would make a difference."
Highlights
Based in Hong Kong and San Francisco.
Industry experience across private equity, financial services, hospitality, consumer, and startup tech.
Led M&A deal sourcing and due diligence to acquire companies for business development in corporate venture units.
Reviewed dozens of pitch decks to filter deals for sponsors.
Background
Formerly AllianceBernstein, Masan Group, and ThreeSixty Group.
Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of San Francisco.
Post-graduate degree in Luxury Branding + Digital & Social Media Marketing from Hong Kong University.
Co-founded The Common Room Project, the first luxury hostel & co-working space in Ho Chi Minh City built for entrepreneurs and creatives.
Founded Pivet Point, a consultancy in Hong Kong that helps founders scale business through design.
Sertaç Mustafaoğlu
About
Sertac is a visual storyteller with the ability to simplify complex ideas to enhance presentation. He helps businesses discover their voice, tone, and purpose mainly through visual brand identity development."In brand identity work, I tend to see [young] companies skip the research and ideation phases, then expect a quick fix without going deeper. But we must go back to the basics, ‘What is our actual vision, reasons and motivation for this business?’ ‘How can we sustain our core values and reflect them in our (new) product/service?’ It’s crucial to remember that the Brand is a sum of all visual/sensory interactions and experiences between your offering and the user/customer."
Highlights
Based in Hong Kong.
Has worked on dozens of decks for startups based in Asia and San Francisco.
Background
More than 16 years of experience across design, marketing, and business development.
Education in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design.
Founder of Red Elephant, an agency focused on branding, corporate identity, product design, packaging, graphic design, and business & marketing solutions for organizations.
Kyle Bell
About
Kyle loves everything about the funding and startup space. He has written short-form and long-form email copy for lending companies and pitch decks for startups to help their venture get the money they needed to succeed.“As I examined countless product offers, I realized all successful startups have one thing in common: a clear, concise, and captivating message. Investors must see the viability of a new venture in a competitive marketplace before they shell out funding. The more palpable your message, the easier it is for you to get access to the financing you desire to grow and scale.”
Highlights
Based in Halifax, Canada and Nicosia, Cyprus.
Worked with lending companies that funded over 100+ startups.
FinTech copywriter that has worked with $100m+ international FinTech companies.
Author of Bell’s Top 10 Tested Copywriting Methods, a copywriting handbook (available Nov 23, 2024).
Background
More than 7 years of experience across direct marketing, copywriting, and sales.
Education in Linguistics, Copywriting, Psychology, and Sales.
Founder of Bell Copywriting, Inc., a FinTech copywriting one-man company focused on advertising copy, email marketing management, landing page copy, direct marketing consulting, and business marketing solutions for FinTech enterprises in Europe and the USA.
DC Palter
About
DC enjoys all things startup as a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He writes the Pitching Angels series to help startups succeed by understanding what investors are looking for and why."While mentoring dozens of startups, I’ve heard the same questions over and over, had to correct the same misunderstandings about pitching to angels and decided to put together this guide to help you."
Highlights
Based in Los Angeles.
Founded 4 startups with 2 exits that returned over 100x to investors.
Mentored more than 100 startups that raised venture funding.
Top writer on Medium on startups, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, with more than 30,000 followers.
Author of To Kill a Unicorn, a novel (available Feb 1, 2023).
Background
Energy engineering background with an MBA in technology marketing, master’s in energy law, and MFA in creative writing.
Angel investor with individual investments in 30 startups and 5 early-stage funds.
Executive committee of Tech Coast Angels (largest angel investment group in the US) and Chemical Angels.
Pitch and fundraising mentor at Techstars, Newchip Accelerator, UCLA Venture Accelerator, USC Pitch Competition, Venturewell, Cleantech Open, and Founder’s Boost.