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Last updated October 2026 · Written by the PitchDecks.in team
How pitch deck submission works
Instead of emailing your deck to strangers and hoping for a reply, you create one startup profile on PitchDecks.in. Your deck, funding ask, traction and team live in one place. Investors can open the profile, view the deck, save your startup to their list and message you.
- Create your free accountRegister as a startup. It takes a couple of minutes.
- Build your startup profileAdd your company name, tagline, description, industry, stage, location, website and links, plus the funding amount you are raising and how much you have already raised.
- Upload your logo and cover imageA clear logo and a simple cover image make your listing stand out in search and on startup cards.
- Upload your pitch deck as a PDFPDF only, up to 20MB. You can replace it any time as your numbers improve.
- Submit for reviewNew profiles are reviewed by our team before they go live, to keep the platform credible for investors.
- Go live and get discoveredOnce approved, your startup appears in the directory. You are notified when investors view your profile, save it or send a message.
Free for founders. Creating a profile and submitting your pitch deck costs nothing.
What to include in your pitch deck
Investors spend only a few minutes on a first read. Aim for 10 to 15 slides that answer the questions below in order.
| Slide | What to show |
|---|---|
| 1. Cover | Name, one-line description, contact details |
| 2. Problem | Who has the problem and what it costs them |
| 3. Solution | What you built and why it works better |
| 4. Product | Two or three screenshots or a short walkthrough |
| 5. Market | Customer segment and market size, with a source |
| 6. Business model | How you make money; pricing |
| 7. Traction | Users, revenue, growth, pilots, key customers |
| 8. Go-to-market | How you reach and win customers |
| 9. Competition | Alternatives and your edge |
| 10. Team | Founders and key hires, with relevant experience |
| 11. Financials | Revenue, burn and runway at a glance |
| 12. The ask | Round size, use of funds and milestones |
Need a starting point? Browse our free pitch deck templates.
File and formatting tips
- Export as PDF. It looks the same on every device and cannot be edited by mistake. Other formats are not accepted on PitchDecks.in.
- Keep it under 20MB. Compress large images; most good decks are well under 10MB.
- Design for mobile. Many investors open decks on a phone. Use large text and avoid dense paragraphs.
- One idea per slide. Use charts and numbers instead of long sentences.
- Name the file clearly. For example, "YourStartup-Pitch-Deck-2026.pdf".
- Be honest with numbers. Investors check. Label estimates as estimates.
What happens after you submit
- Review. Our team checks that your profile is complete and genuine before publishing it.
- Listing. Your startup appears in the startup directory and can feature on the homepage.
- Investor activity. You can see when your deck is viewed and when your startup is saved.
- Conversations. Investors message you through the platform, so you can respond without sharing personal contact details first.
- Updates. Update your funding progress and deck as you grow. Fresh profiles look more active to investors.
Not sure who to talk to first? Read how to find investors for a startup and angel investors in India.
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Pitch deck mistakes that cost founders replies
- A deck that is too long, with 30 or 40 slides.
- No clear ask: round size and use of funds missing.
- No traction slide, even a small one.
- Tiny text and cluttered slides.
- Vague market claims such as "everyone will use it" or a market size with no source.
- Not updating the deck after a milestone.
A note on confidentiality
Share only what you are comfortable showing to investors at first contact. Keep detailed financials, customer contracts and technical IP for the data room, once an investor is seriously interested. Avoid including personal data of customers or employees in your deck.
Frequently asked questions
How do I submit my pitch deck to investors?
Create a free startup account on PitchDecks.in, complete your startup profile, upload your pitch deck as a PDF and submit it for review. Once approved, investors can view your deck and message you.
Is it free to submit my pitch deck?
Yes. Creating a startup profile and submitting your pitch deck is free for founders.
What file format and size does PitchDecks.in accept?
Pitch decks must be PDF files up to 20MB. Logos and cover images can be JPG, PNG, GIF or WebP.
How long should my pitch deck be?
Ten to fifteen slides is a good target for a first investor read. Put the problem, traction and ask early, and move detail to an appendix or data room.
Who can see my pitch deck?
Your approved startup profile and deck are available to investors on the platform. Share only what you are comfortable with at first contact and keep sensitive documents for the data room.
Can I update my pitch deck after submitting it?
Yes. You can upload a new PDF from your startup profile whenever your numbers or story change.
What happens if my profile is not approved?
Our team reviews each profile for completeness and authenticity. If something is missing or unclear, update your profile and resubmit.
Do you provide pitch deck templates?
Yes. Browse the pitch deck templates page for free templates you can adapt.