FOUNDERS'S TOOLKIT
The Pitch Deck Library
A curated collection of iconic pitch decks and strategic guides to help you craft a compelling narrative and secure funding.
The Pitch Deck Blueprint: Start with the Masters
Before diving into examples, start with the foundational principles from the investors who see thousands of pitches a year. These guides are the master templates that have influenced a generation of successful startups.
Sequoia Capital's Business Plan Guide
The canonical VC guidance on structuring your company’s narrative.
YC's Seed Deck Template
A practical, slide-by-slide guide to crafting a compelling seed-stage pitch.
The Library: Iconic & AI-First Decks
Copy.ai (2021) - Series A
Mistral AI (2023) - Seed
Perplexity (2024) - Other
ElevenLabs (2023) - Seed
Supernormal (2023) - Seed
AI Rudder (2022) - Series B
Heyday (2019) - Seed
Airbnb (2008-09) - Seed
Uber (2008) - Seed
LinkedIn (2004) - Series B
Dropbox (2007) - Seed
Facebook (2004-05) - Other
YouTube (2005) - Series A
Buffer (2011) - Seed
Canva (2012-13) - Seed
Coinbase (2012) - Seed
WeWork (2014) - Series D
Video Resources: Learn from the Best
Watch talks, teardowns, and real pitches from the world's leading accelerators and investors.
Y Combinator's Channel
Founder lessons, talks, and fundraising content.
500 Global's Channel
Demo Day playlists from cohorts across the globe.
TechCrunch Disrupt
Watch pitches from the Startup Battlefield finals.
Slidebean Teardowns
Popular and insightful analyses of famous decks.
Databases & Collections
Explore larger, searchable collections of pitch decks. Note that some may require free registration or a subscription.
CB Insights
29 unicorn decks (free with registration).
Business Insider
A library of 1,400+ decks (some require subscription).
Failory
500+ curated decks with write-ups.
Rights & Usage Note
Links point to founder/investor posts, reputable media, legal exhibits, or widely circulated public copies. This library is for educational use only. If you’re a rightsholder and would like a link updated or removed, please contact me via the site footer.
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