1️⃣ An Indian learning app’s pitch deck helped it net US$5 million in series A money

90+ My Tuition App is a learning app that aims to help students achieve higher grades affordably, with the help of digital visualization tools. The Bangalore-based edtech startup used this pitch deck last year to secure series A funding from Pearl Investment's directors. The deck presents comprehensive information about the business. It also elaborates on how much funding the platform needs, its allocation plan and exit strategy.
 

2️⃣ A multiplayer TV platform used this pitch deck to get funding from 500 Startups

US-based Hearo.Live offers a “multiplayer TV” experience, enabling users to watch movies, shows, or live TV together online. It used this pitch deck at a 500 Startups demo day in 2019 to successfully secure seed funding. The deck is straightforward and begins by introducing the firm's co-founders and their backgrounds. It then highlights the social aspect of games, recounting how the team was inspired to build Hear.Live. The deck presents data on the huge market potential of the media, gaming, and entertainment industry to make its case.
 

3️⃣ A Vietnamese coffee brand raised US$1 million with this pitch deck

Los Angeles-based Copper Cow Coffee, founded by Vietnamese-American Debbie Wei Mullin in 2015, presented this pitch deck at a demo day in 2017. The deck helped it rake in US$1 million in seed funding from 500 Startups and angel investors. The deck features a coffee-related theme and includes pictures of the company’s products. It also explains why Mullin started the business and the edge Copper Cow Coffee has over other coffee brands in the US.

1️⃣ Tech startups haven’t taken over the world

According to Julian Birkinshaw from the London Business School, the story of disruption and destruction by tech startups is overblown. Despite the rise of a few tech giants, there are still a lot of industries where incumbents still reign supreme. Listen to the latest episode of HBR IdeaCast to hear his take on the matter.
 

2️⃣ How to successfully execute a digital transformation

When attempting a digital transformation, it can be hard for businesses to decide where to start and what to invest in. This article on Harvard Business Review details the four pillars of digital transformation and discusses which pillar businesses should start with, depending on their needs and digital maturity.
 

3️⃣ The impact of tech’s intangible value on the global economy

90% of S&P 500 assets are now intangible, making every company - in effect - a tech firm. According to Jonathan Low, co-founder and partner at Predictiv, this is going to have a lasting impact on the global economy. Read his thoughts on the matter in this blog post.
 

4️⃣ Tips for your first call with a VC

u/self_help_ asked the r/venturecapital community for tips on his first call with a VC. Some suggested showing the potential investor where the poster’s company was and where it’s going, while others recommended starting with metrics such as daily active users. What advice would you give?
 

5️⃣ Breaking down seed-stage fund math

Now an experienced investor, Henri Pierre-Jacques of Harlem Capital took to Twitter to break down the math around seed-stage funds and explained how it works. Read the full thread here.

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