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.
If you’re building a social media startup, you’re going to need a good deck to persuade investors at some point.
These pitch decks will give you some inspiration.
In this article, we collected the best 22 pitch decks from social media startups that have received funding over the past years.
Buffer’s suite of apps and tools are designed to increase engagement and grow an audience on social media.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS, Subscription
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2011
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$500k
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Tinder anonymously finds people nearby that like each other and connects them if they are both interested.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
App
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2016
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$50M
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
Facebook is a social network that connects you with recent grads, classmates, old friends, and distant relatives.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
B2B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2004
Round:
Early Stage
Amount raised:
$500K
Investor:
VC, Corporate
You can find more details about this startup here.
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the Internet. It helps businesses and professionals connect and exchange ideas, information, and opportunities.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
B2B, B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Series B
Amount raised:
$10M
Investor:
VC, 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.
Snap helps people stay connected with the world through tailored camera products and supporting services.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
App
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2013
Round:
Pre-Seed
Amount raised:
$50M
Investor:
VC, Corporate
You can find more details about this startup here.
Blurbiz is a SaaS platform that allows individuals and organizations to create and distribute mobile optimized videos.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B, B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2016
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$125K
Investor:
No Data
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.
Alumnify is a community-based platform that lets graduates connect with each other, find new job opportunities and establish new university communities.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
App, SaaS
Customer:
B2B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$1.3M
Investor:
No Data
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.
Yogatrail is an online platform that allows you to discover your favorite yoga classes and studios, book your appointments, read reviews, and connect with other like-minded yoga practitioners.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
C2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$320K
Investor:
VC, Angel Investors
You can find more details about this startup here.
Connected2me is a free mobile app that allows users to chat, meet, and make friends anonymously.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
App
Customer:
C2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$515K
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Soundwave is a platform that provides comprehensive insights into listener behavior.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2013
Round:
Series A
Amount raised:
$900K
Investor:
VC
You can find more details about this startup here.
Sverve is a social media influencer marketing platform that helps you raise awareness for your brand, grow your customer base, and increase sales.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2013
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$185K
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Yammer is your team’s home on the Web. It’s where employees find out what’s happening in the company, find answers to questions they have about their jobs, and connect with co-workers, customers, and partners.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2011
Round:
Series D
Amount raised:
$17M
Investor:
Accelerator, Corporate
You can find more details about this startup here.
Almabase is a platform that streamlines your alumni engagement and fundraising efforts.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2018
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$100K
Investor:
Accelerator
You can find more details about this startup here.
FameBit is a marketing platform that connects brands and content creators on YouTube to produce original videos.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$1.5M
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
DOZ is a platform that helps businesses offer professional online marketing services to clients. It includes software to help you run those services, and a network of vetted on-demand marketers to both run those services and train your team to do them in the future.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2014
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$1.5M
Investor:
Accelerator
You can find more details about this startup here.
LaunchRock is a user-friendly platform that enables businesses to build and launch a custom, branded “Launching Soon” page.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
SaaS
Customer:
B2B
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2011
Round:
Seed
Amount raised:
$800K
Investor:
No Data
You can find more details about this startup here.
Lunchclub uses an AI-powered matching engine to connect the most ambitious professionals for personalized video meetings.
Details of the startup:
Business model:
Marketplace
Customer:
B2C
Details of the pitch deck:
Year:
2019
Round:
Series A
Amount raised:
$4M
Investor:
Angel Investors
You can find more details about this startup here.
