Pitch deck and business case: reviewed before money moves.
Whether you are raising capital or about to invest: we read the pitch deck, business case, financial model and business model as critically as an experienced investor would, with a view shaped by banking, consulting, building fintech companies and founding businesses. You learn what holds up, what is missing and which questions are coming your way.
- €690for founders, before you meet investors
- from €1,490for investors, a second opinion before you decide
- Confidentialwith a non-disclosure agreement on request
Two sides, one standard.
For founders
Before you face investors, we go through your pitch deck and business case as if we were sitting on the other side of the table. Story, numbers, capital needs and your ask: you walk into the meeting with answers, not hopes.
For investors and business angels
You are looking at a start-up and want a well-founded second opinion. We analyse the pitch deck, VC documents, business case and business model and show you where the assumptions hold, where they do not and which questions to put to the team.
What we review.
We read everything in full and check the documents for consistency, plausibility and completeness.
- Business model
- How does the company make money, which problem does it solve for whom, and why now?
- Market and competition
- Market size, target customers, competitors and whether the positioning really stands out.
- Business case and assumptions
- Pricing, conversion, growth and costs: are the assumptions grounded, or do they just look good?
- Financial model and key figures
- Revenue and cost planning, cash flow, burn rate, runway and unit economics.
- Capital needs and the ask
- How much capital for what, up to which milestone, and does it fit the planned round?
- Team and execution
- Does the team fit the venture, and is the plan realistic in the time it allows?
- Pitch deck and VC documents
- Story, structure, executive summary and data room: is anything missing that investors expect?
- Risks and red flags
- What an investor will question first, and how solid the answers are.
Who reviews.
Michael Wild knows both sides of the table: as a manager in banking and consulting, as managing director building German operations for international fintech companies, and as a founder of several businesses.
Depending on the topic, we bring in our independent experts, for example Dr. Michael Sendker for business administration and financial planning or Christian Busch for technology and AI.
How the review works.
- 01
Documents
You send the pitch deck and, if available, the financial model, executive summary and further documents. With a non-disclosure agreement first, if you wish.
- 02
Analysis
We review business model, market, assumptions and numbers and check the deck against the financial model.
- 03
Assessment
You receive a written assessment: strengths, weaknesses, open questions and clear recommendations.
- 04
Debrief
We go through the points together, online or in person. Founders know what to sharpen, investors know what to ask.
Services and prices.
Pitch deck and business case review
review, written assessment and feedback session
For founders before investor meetings: we review your pitch deck, business case and financial model from an investor's point of view.
- Story, problem and solution
- Business model, market and key figures
- Capital needs, use of funds and the ask
€690incl. VAT
Start-up review for investors
review, written assessment and debrief
For investors and business angels: a well-founded second opinion on a start-up's pitch deck, VC documents, business case and business model.
- Business model and market
- Assumptions, financial model and unit economics
- Risks, red flags and open questions for the team
from €1,490incl. VAT
All prices are final prices including German VAT. For the start-up review the amount depends on the scope of the documents; after a first look you receive a written quote.
Not investment advice
We give a professional assessment of the documents, the business model and the plausibility of the plan. This is not investment, legal or tax advice, not a full due diligence and not a recommendation to invest in any particular company. The decision is yours. We cannot promise founders any funding.
Frequently asked questions
Which documents do you need?
At least the pitch deck. Ideally also the financial model, an executive summary and, if available, documents from the data room. An early-stage deck is fine too: we then focus on what is already there and on what is missing.
Do you treat my documents confidentially?
Yes. We use your documents only for the review. On request we sign a non-disclosure agreement before you send them.
Is this a due diligence?
Not in the legal or tax sense. We check business model, business case and numbers for plausibility and show where a deeper review by lawyers or tax advisers makes sense.
Can you connect me with investors?
Once your venture is ready, we open doors into our network of investors, advisors and corporates and prepare you for those conversations. This does not come with any funding commitment. More about our network
What if my start-up has no budget for a review?
Then the Founders Lab may fit: support in exchange for an individually agreed stake instead of a fee, for selected ventures and by application only.
Can we work in German as well?
Yes. We review documents in English or German and hold the debrief in either language.
Ready for a critical look?
Send us your pitch deck or the documents you want reviewed. We come back with an estimate of the scope and a quote.
