Strengthen your pitch deck with design. See how.

This week, we share expert tips on designing your pitch deck for maximum engagement. We'll also dive into how startups and VCs can use virtual data rooms to take your business to the next level.

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How to strengthen your pitch deck with design

The average time an investor spends with a pitch deck is two minutes and 42 seconds. If you’re thinking that’s not a lot of time, data also shows that time is decreasing. We spoke to several VCs who review hundreds of decks per year and poured their advice into our new Design Deck Guide—it’s everything you need to know to make your deck stand out.

Weekly PDI metrics

Founders and investors moved in opposite directions last week but overall activity remains very healthy heading into the historically slower summer season. Investor activity fell by 3.9% but is up nearly 28% Y-Y, signaling continued optimism for dealmaking even if interest rate cuts may not quite be around the corner yet. Founder activity rose by 13.64% last week, mirroring a similar spike this time last year, and activity levels are nearly on pace with those of 2023. We predict fundraising activity on both sides of the dealmaking table will undergo a seasonal cooling by the end of Q2, though any surprise macro data could alter our outlook. In the near-term, inflation data released later this week could affect how founders and investors perceive deal opportunities before any end-of-quarter rush.

Why using the latest online data room software is essential

You can easily boost efficiency, fortify security, and spur collaboration with DocSend’s cutting-edge VDR features.

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