In this assignment, you will analyze a series of investment pitches and answer questions about them, including which pitch you would invest in and why, offering reasoning behind your choices and advice for the company you choose to invest in.
Go back to the "Preparing an Investment Pitch" page from earlier in the module to watch the investment pitches again.
Once you have watched the videos, review the pitches and select ONE to analyze. Then, follow the structure below and answer the questions in a document that does not exceed 7 pages. Each section (in bold below) should be composed of a paragraph (or multiple) that answers the questions posed.
Questions to Answer
- General
- Which project did you invest in and why?
- Delivery
- Describe the tone and attitude of the pitch. Does it work? Why or why not?
- Do the tone, pitch, and content inspire trust? Why or why not?
- Which parts of the pitch were covered in the example? Are there any parts that are missing?
- How well do they cover the market and conditions for this venture?
- Is the unique selling point (USP) clearly articulated? How do they do this?
- How would you improve the pitch?
- The Company: Product or Service
- What are the market conditions for this product or service?
- Who are the competitors?
- What is the possible growth for this venture?
- What are the entry barriers for this venture?
- How unique is the USP for this venture?
- What value does this venture add for its prospective client?
- What are the venture's strengths? What are its weaknesses and/or risks?
- What do you think of the team and organizational model, based on the pitch?
- Advice for the Venture
- What would you tell the management to keep an eye out for or avoid and why?
- What do you think the company should use the funds for first? What should their priorities be for allocating the funding?
- Do you agree with what the founder is presenting in terms of priorities for funding? How would you advise them to allocate it?
- Do you have any further advice for the startup team?
Your submission should be on one document. You can use this template if you wish to.