This free eBook goes over the 10 slides every startup pitch deck has to include, based on what we learned from analyzing 350+ pitch decks, including those from Airbnb, Uber and Spotify.
There are countless startups in the media and entertainment industry, but only a handful are really making an impact.
Since startups in the entertainment and media industries tend to rely heavily on story-telling and entertaining content, their pitch decks share some common factors to make this process easier.
That's why we gathered the 20 best pitch decks from successful media and entertainment startups for you.
Blue Wire is a network of podcasters who cover the local sports scene in cities across the U.S.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Other
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2020
Round:
Pre-Seed
Amount raised:
$1.2M
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
BuzzFeed is an internet media company delivering news and entertainment to a global audience.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Other
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2008
Round:
Series A
Amount raised:
$3.5M
Investor:
VC, Angel Investors, Corporate
You can find more details about this startup here.
YouTube is a video-sharing platform on which users can upload, view, and share videos globally. Users can access and engage in various content online including movie clips, music videos, and amateur videos.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2005
Round:
Series A
Amount raised:
$3.5M
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
Mapme enables you to manage and customize your crowd-sourced maps, giving you the power to visualize, engage, promote, and organize any group.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2015
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$1M
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Hearo is a multiplayer video platform of shows for gaming and entertainment communities. Communities can watch and interact with shows live, engage with other viewers to chat, and talk with the hosts.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
App
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2019
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$150K
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
Primeloop gives you the ability to reach the right audience with every link you share.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2013
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$175K
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Promolta is an advanced advertising platform where you can promote any kind of video to targeted websites, blogs, games and social networks.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$100K
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Sqoop is an innovative network that employs the power of data to help journalists access news and sources faster.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2015
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$125K
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
Mars Reel Media helps high schools and amateur sports organizations capture memories for a lifetime through video. From basketball to cross country, soccer to softball, and everything in between.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2015
Round:
Pre-Seed
Amount raised:
$125K
Investor:
VC, Angel Investors, Corporate
You can find more details about this startup here.
OwnLocal empowers small business owners with valuable information that automatically turns into online marketing campaigns across multiple channels.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2010
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$695K
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Curio creates original audio stories from the world’s leading publications.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
App
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2020
Round:
Series A
Amount raised:
$9M
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
ResultsOnAir provides real-time TV analytics for advertisers. They show them what’s working and how much it’s costing them by integrating with their existing software.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2016
Round:
Pre-Seed
Amount raised:
Undisclosed
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
BabySparks is a provider of programs designed to help parents enrich the cognitive, language, and motor skills of their children.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
App
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2019
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$2M
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
Twine.fm is a network of skilled and creative people who offer freelancer services to companies.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
C2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2017
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$1M
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
Juked is the home for esports culture--the content, the community, and the culture. It’s where you go to discover the best from around the world and join together as a community.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2020
Round:
Pre-Seed
Amount raised:
$800K
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
Thrive Global is a health and productivity platform teaching people to thrive with the right mindset, community, and habits.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
App
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2016
Round:
Series A
Amount raised:
$7M
Investor:
VC, Angel Investors
You can find more details about this startup here.
Pop Up Archive is a universal platform of tools created to help with the collection and organization of audio, video, photos, and text.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$100K
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Blue Studios is a live-streaming platform, delivering engaging and educational classes for kids of all ages.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Subscription
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2019
Round:
Pre-Seed
Amount raised:
$150K
Investor:
VC, Accelerator
You can find more details about this startup here.
Holloway’s Guides are a long-established series of books, written by expert authors, to help you learn whatever you want to know.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
C2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2019
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$4.6M
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Option Alpha offers education, coaching, and software to help options traders make smarter, more profitable trades.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Other
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
Undisclosed
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
