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Why Pitch Decks Still Rule Fundraising (and Always Will)

Every few months, a hot take makes the rounds: “Pitch decks are dead.” But if you've ever raised, you know that pitch decks aren’t going anywhere. Here's why

Why Pitch Decks Still Rule Fundraising (and Always Will)

Stop Sending Pitch Decks as Attachments: Here's Why

Investor Fit 101: Why Alignment Beats Everything Else in Early-Stage Fundraising

4 Types of Documents Founders Must Have in Their Fundraising Data Room

What Makes a VC Say Yes to the First Meeting?

DocSend Alternatives in 2025: 5 Reasons Founders Are Choosing Pitchwise

The Founder’s Guide to Stage-and Sector-Specific Pitch Decks

5 Reasons Pitch Decks Matter More Than You Think

Common Pitch Deck Mistakes That Kill Investor Interest in the First 60 Seconds

How Pitchwise Helps Founders Win at Fundraising—Warm Intros, Investor Signals & Follow-Ups

Data-Driven Fundraising in African Fintech: Turning Warm Leads into Real Conversations

Why Capital Isn’t Coming: Africa Has Too Many Small Businesses, and Not Enough That Scale

Pitch Deck 101: What a Great Deck Needs and How to Build One

Before You Choose DocSend, Ask These Questions

DocSend vs Pitchwise: What Founders Really Need in a Pitch Deck Tool

How to Build a Pitch Deck That Tells and Proves

“Almost Yes” How Founders Use Fundraising Tools to Flip Investor Rejections

AI-Generated Startups: What Happens When Founders Are No Longer Human

Why Can’t Countries Raise Funds Like Startups

Fundraising Red Flags: How to Spot a Wrong Investor Before It’s Too Late

Why Investor Fit Matters More Than Volume

5 Powerful Reasons Why Keeping Investors Updated Keeps Them Interested

African Startups Need Relationships Before Asking for Funds

What Africa’s Unicorns Can Teach Founders About Fundraising

Top Tools to Streamline Your Fundraising Process in 2025

Lessons African Founders Can Take Into 2025

Top 5 Reasons African Startups Fail —and How to Beat the Odds

Qualify Investors: Leveraging Engagement Analytics to Identify Interested Investors and Optimize Your Pitch

5 Best Ways to Generate Investor Leads for Your Startup

New Investor Leads: Enabling Access Settings for Security and Lead Generation

Beyond VC: Exploring Debt, Grants, and Other Non-Equity Funding Options

Startup Valuation for African Founders: A Guide to Getting It Right

10 Deal-Breaking Questions Asked by Investors (and How to Answer Them)

How to Build a Global Investor Network from Africa

5 Tips for Founders When Networking with Investors

Understanding Investor Profiles: Who Do You Target for Your Startup?

Startup Pitch: Creating a Campaign on Pitchwise – for a Winning Presentation

3 Ways Transparency & Clarity Builds Investor Trust

How to Turn Initial Interest into Long-Term Investor Relationships

The Dos and Don’ts of Investor Follow-Ups and Closing Fundraising Deals

4 Pitch Deck Mistakes That Can Cost You Funding—and How to Avoid Them

5 Reasons Why You Should Know What Investors Are Looking at on Your Pitch Deck

Introducing Pitchwise: An African-Focused Fundraising Tool Helping Founders Close Rounds Faster

Beyond Funding, How Founders Benefit from Smart Capital?

5 Reasons Why Everyone Talks About Pitch Deck

Pitch Mastery: A Dive into 5 Key Practices for Winning Decks

Preparing for Fundraising Success: 5 Essential Steps Before You Launch Your Campaign