Here's an exclusive look at the pitch deck that video-making startup Curastory used to raise a $2 million seed round from Lightspeed;; Techstars;; and others

Curastory
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SETUP TENSION ANALYSIS EVIDENCE RESOLUTION APPENDIX
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Slide 1
Includes hand-drawn style doodles (dollar sign, arrow, hand) and a product screenshot mockup.front_matter
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Minimalist slide design using a single, punchy statement to anchor the problem.frame_problem
Open slide detailBeat · ProblemLoop · Cost Of Inaction
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The slide uses a high-contrast pink background with yellow and white text to emphasize the 'crappy' nature of current monetization.frame_problem
Open slide detailBeat · ProblemLoop · Cost Of Inaction
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Uses emojis to convey frustration; highlights specific revenue metrics for YouTube creators.frame_problem
Open slide detailBeat · ProblemLoop · Cost Of Inaction
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frame_problem
Open slide detailBeat · ProblemLoop · Cost Of Inaction
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The slide uses a minimalist design with a strong brand color and a metaphorical 'toolbox' image.present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · SolutionLoop · Golden Circle
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Includes a visual mockup of the upload interface.present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · SolutionLoop · Golden Circle
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The slide emphasizes that the content is compliant with platform Terms of Service.present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · SolutionLoop · Golden Circle
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The slide uses a side-by-side comparison table to demonstrate a significant increase in creator revenue.illustrate_case
Open slide detailBeat · SolutionLoop · Golden Circle
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Includes a call-to-action at the bottom for the financial model.present_solution
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The slide uses a 'We are not' section to contrast with competitors, visually represented by logos placed above a toilet icon, implying they are 'crap' or infericompare_peers
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Uses a concentric circle diagram to represent market hierarchy.size_opportunity
Open slide detailBeat · Market SizeLoop · Maturity Curve
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Includes a screenshot of the platform dashboard and a 'Click to Watch' call-to-action.present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · Market SizeLoop · Maturity Curve
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The slide uses a split layout: left side shows creator economy growth metrics, right side shows audience and brand preference for video.size_opportunity
Open slide detailBeat · Market SizeLoop · Maturity Curve
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The slide uses a dark-mode aesthetic with rounded rectangular containers for metrics.show_traction
Open slide detailBeat · Traction
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The slide uses a high-contrast pink and black aesthetic with a photo of a gamer to emphasize the target demographic.show_traction
Open slide detailBeat · Traction
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other
Open slide detailBeat · Team
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The slide uses a matrix-like layout to track progress status (Completed vs In Progress) across different business stages.plan_implementation
Open slide detailBeat · Team
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The chart is a donut chart with a central logo.plan_implementation
Open slide detailBeat · Team
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The slide uses a split-layout design with a white left panel for company/team affiliations and a blue right panel for specific investor and advisor entities.cite_precedent
Open slide detailBeat · Team
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The slide is presented as a mockup of a physical billboard in an urban setting.front_matter
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Includes social media icons and a stylized graphic of a person wearing a boxing glove.state_next_steps
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compare_peers
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Uses a horizontal progression framework to map business model evolution against funding stages.plan_implementation
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The slide uses a dark aesthetic with a high-action sports photo and a list of media outlets.show_traction
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illustrate_case