Here's the pitch deck news audio startup Curio used to persuade Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing's Horizons Ventures to back its $9 million round

Curio

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Problem 1 slides 100% 1/1 slides 100% 1/1 slides · 11 hits

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Market Size 1 slides 100% 1/1 slides 100% 1/1 slides · 8 hits

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Product 1 slides 100% 1/1 slides 100% 1/1 slides · 2 hits

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Traction 3 slides 100% 3/3 slides 100% 3/3 slides · 13 hits

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100% 3/3 slides 66.7% 2/3 slides Team 1 slides 100% 1/1 slides 100% 1/1 slides · 16 hits

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The Ask 1 slides 100% 1/1 slides 100% 1/1 slides · 3 hits

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Slide inventory

every slide · same image gating as the playbook

The slide uses visual storytelling to establish the 'when' and 'where' of the product usage without explicit text.establish_context

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Uses a historical analogy to frame the current opportunity in audio.argue_timing

Open slide detailLoop · Cost Of Inaction

Uses the Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) framework to categorize user behavior.frame_problem

Open slide detailBeat · Problem

Uses a stepped visual metaphor to represent market segments.size_opportunity

Open slide detailBeat · Market Size

The slide uses a reverse-numbered list (5 to 1) to present the core components of their platform strategy.present_solution

Open slide detailBeat · Product

The slide uses three screenshots of the app held in hands to demonstrate the user experience.present_solution

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The slide uses a logo-grid to establish credibility and authority by association with well-known publishers.cite_precedent

Open slide detailLoop · Voice Of Customer

The chart includes a trend line and a large arrow indicating growth. Pricing information is provided below the headline.show_traction

Open slide detailBeat · TractionLoop · Voice Of Customer

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Open slide detailBeat · TractionLoop · Voice Of Customer

The central black rectangle is a placeholder for a chart that is missing from the provided image.show_traction

Open slide detailBeat · Traction

Uses a split-screen layout with a blue background for text and a photo of a user on the right.show_traction

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Uses a comparison list format to contrast incumbent weaknesses with Curio's strengths.compare_peers

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Uses a figure-eight (infinity) diagram to represent the flywheel effect of data.show_traction

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The slide uses a visual comparison to demonstrate product efficacy.show_traction

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The slide uses visual evidence of platform endorsement to build credibility.show_traction

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Includes a logo bar at the bottom representing past affiliations.other

Open slide detailBeat · Team

The matrix uses logos to represent competitors. The right side provides a critique of existing non-music audio alternatives.compare_peers

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The slide uses a timeline-based framework to contrast short-term goals with long-term vision.plan_implementation

Open slide detailLoop · Quick Win Big Bet

Uses an analogy to frame the market opportunity.inspire_vision

Open slide detailBeat · The Ask