Dzikra Pitch Decks

5 Frameworks for 5 Different Investor Types

Choose the deck that matches your audience

📖 How to Use These Decks

Before You Pitch:

  • • Research which firm you're pitching to
  • • Select the framework that matches their style
  • • Review both the deck AND the 10-minute script
  • • Practice with a timer (aim for 9:30)

During the Pitch:

  • • Adapt based on investor energy/questions
  • • Don't rush—let key metrics breathe
  • • Use script as guide, not verbatim text
  • • Leave 2-3 minutes for questions
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Sequoia Capital

Problem-Solution-Market Narrative

10 slides | Metrics-heavy | Structured storytelling

Best for:

  • • Traditional VC firms
  • • Data-driven investors
  • • Series A+ rounds
View Deck Read Script
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Y Combinator

Founder-Focused, Traction-Heavy

12 slides | Authentic | Learning velocity

Best for:

  • • Early-stage accelerators
  • • Scrappy, no-BS investors
  • • Founder-market fit focus
View Deck Read Script
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Andreessen Horowitz

Vision-Forward, Technical Depth

11 slides | Category creation | Moats

Best for:

  • • Tech-focused VCs
  • • Platform/infrastructure plays
  • • Big vision, long-term bets
View Deck Read Script
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500 Startups

Distribution-First, Growth Hacking

10 slides | Metrics-obsessed | Unit economics

Best for:

  • • Growth-focused investors
  • • Consumer/SaaS plays
  • • CAC/LTV optimization
View Deck Read Script
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Guy Kawasaki

10/20/30 Rule: Simple & Visual

10 slides | 30pt font | Storytelling

Best for:

  • • Non-technical investors
  • • Angel rounds
  • • Clarity over complexity
View Deck Read Script
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General Purpose

All-Purpose Investor Deck

When you don't know the audience

Use Sequoia Format:

  • • Most versatile structure
  • • Professional standard
  • • Adaptable mid-pitch
Use Sequoia Deck

Framework Comparison

Framework Slides Focus Tone Best For
Sequoia 10 Problem-Solution-Market Professional, Structured Traditional VCs
Y Combinator 12 Founder + Traction Authentic, Direct Accelerators, Early Stage
a16z 11 Vision + Technical Moats Visionary, Deep Tech-focused VCs
500 Startups 10 Distribution + Growth Metrics-heavy, Scrappy Growth investors
Guy Kawasaki 10 Simplicity + Story Warm, Accessible Angels, Non-technical

🤔 Not Sure Which to Use?

If you have...

Strong traction (500+ users, revenue)

→ Use Sequoia or 500 Startups

If you're...

Technical founder with deep tech

→ Use a16z

If they're...

Non-technical or angels

→ Use Guy Kawasaki

Still unsure? Default to Sequoia format—it's the most versatile.

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