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It should also support you and help you shine during your in-person presentations to investors.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following this guide, you will be able to produce a professionally structured, beautifully visualized pitch deck that excites investors about your business. </p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">What is a Investor Ready Pitch Deck?</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A pitch deck is a presentation that provides an overview of your company business plan. It is a powerful tool that helps you effectively communicate your vision, value proposition and business opportunity to potential investors, clients, partners, or employees.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an entrepreneur, one of the essential skills you need to master is the art of pitching your business. A well-structured and visually appealing pitch deck can significantly increase your chances of securing the support, funding, or partnership you need to take your business to the next level.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why do you need a pitch deck?</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your pitch deck is your entry point to start conversations with investors. Typically, your pitch deck is the first document that you share with potential investors when you want them to consider entrusting you with their capital. All businesses need a pitch deck when fundraising, for several reasons:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The first thing investors ask for. </strong>The moment you start speaking to an investor about your business, they will ask you for your pitch deck. So, if you are raising funds, there is no way around it. You need a pitch deck!</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Captivating and concise communication. </strong>Time is precious, especially when you&#8217;re pitching your business to busy investors or potential partners. A pitch deck allows you to distill the essence of your business into a visually engaging and concise format.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured storytelling. </strong>Humans are wired to respond to stories. A pitch deck provides a structured framework for storytelling, allowing you to take your audience on a journey. Use each slide to build a narrative that highlights the problem you are solving, presents your solution, demonstrates high market potential, and confirms that your team is the right team for the job. A well-structured pitch deck can leave a lasting impression and make your message more memorable and compelling.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establishing credibility and trust. </strong>Investors and potential partners need to have confidence in your ability to execute your business successfully. By presenting a clear and well-supported strategy, financial projections, and a deep expertise and understanding of the business, you can instill trust and confidence in your potential stakeholders.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Helps you think through the important aspects of your business. </strong>A pitch deck allows you to think through your business in a structured way. You will identify the opportunities and risks and create a clear plan to capture opportunities and mitigate risks before they become problems.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients of a top-notch pitch deck</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A pitch deck can be as detailed or concise as required, depending on the business’s needs at the time. Often, you may have several versions of your pitch, depending on the audience, the length of your presentation, or the stage of your conversation. We will get to several versions of your pitch a bit later.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>A strong pitch should typically include the following 13 sections:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summary</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Problem your company is solving</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your solution</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Products and services description</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Market analysis</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competitor analysis</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why now?</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marketing and sales plan</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traction</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roadmap</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Ask</strong></li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financials</strong></li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1.</strong> Summary</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your executive summary is vital to your pitch, providing the audience with a snapshot of what you plan to accomplish. Depending on the length of your pitch, the executive summary can range from just one paragraph to a full page.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to go with a short, one paragraph summary, describe your company offering, the target customer, the problem you are solving and your competitive advantage. Here is an example.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modeliks is a business planning SaaS software that helps startups and SMEs to plan, fundraise and manage their business. A fully guided financial planning solution, investor ready pitch and business plan templates, and one click management reporting tools allow ANYONE to create a professional business plan and track the performance of their business, 10 times faster and 100 times cheaper.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to go with a more comprehensive summary, then:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Keep it concise! </strong>Provide a crisp overview of the important points of your pitch. The problem that your company solves, the solution, the target customer, your competitive edge, the market size and key financials. Avoid getting into too much detail at this stage; instead, focus on providing the key bits of information that you would talk about if you had 60 seconds to present your plan with the aim to spark the reader’s interest to learn more.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make it stand out! </strong>Many readers will not even get to the details of your pitch unless your executive summary manages to captivate them and makes them believe that they are onto something BIG here. Make it interesting by including information that brings out that you have identified a major opportunity and that are best placed to capture it. And please avoid fluffy wording.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>Make it stand alone! </strong></strong>If the reader reads only the executive summary, they should know what your business is about and be excited by the opportunity to come onboard.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2.</strong> The problem your company is solving</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain the key problems that your target customers are facing and that your business solves. The problems demonstrate the necessity of your product or service in the market.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problems should be concise (one to three problems), easy for the audience to understand and big enough for the audience to care.&nbsp; If you can: (1) quantify the problems with numbers, (2) write them in a way that the audience can connect with the problems on a personal level and (3) show that someone important in your field has also identified these important problems.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal response from your audience should be: “Yes, these are real and big problems, and if solved, the customer will switch to using your product or service”. Here is the Modeliks example.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"/images/cms/image.png\" alt=\"Investor Ready Pitch Deck\" class=\"wp-image-1406\" srcset=\"/images/cms/image.png 940w, /images/cms/image-300x169.png 300w, /images/cms/image-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>3.</strong> Your Solution</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe your solution to the problem in simple words. Your solution should be closely linked to the problems you had identified. Keep it simple for the audience to understand it and think to themselves: “Yes, this solution really solves those big problems.” If you are not getting this reaction from readers, rewrite it.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the Modeliks Example.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"/images/cms/image-1.png\" alt=\"Investor Ready Pitch Deck\" class=\"wp-image-1407\" srcset=\"/images/cms/image-1.png 940w, /images/cms/image-1-300x169.png 300w, /images/cms/image-1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>4.</strong> Products and Services descriptions</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section should provide a detailed description of the products or services the business offers. It should include features, benefits, pricing and distribution channels. Don’t be shy with explaining the uniqueness and value proposition in some detail, and qualify the reasons for your customers loving your product or service. In some cases, you already explained your product in the solution slide. If so, you can skip this slide. </p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>5.</strong> Market Analysis</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Build a visual representation of the market, and how much of your market you plan to capture.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Define your (1) target customers and their needs and wants (2) how many customers are there in your target geography and market segment, (3) how much money they spend on similar products annually (market size) and (4) how much will the market grow in the next 5 years. The more stats and data you have from relevant and reputable sources like statistics bureaus or academic research, the better. Quote your research and give credit where credit is due!</p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start, consider your product or service. What need does it fill? Who would be most likely to use it? Once you have a good idea of your target customer, you can research their demographics (age, location, gender, etc.), lifestyle choices, and buying habits.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many ways to gather this information. You can conduct surveys or interviews with people in your target market, look at data from similar businesses, or use online resources.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors like to see that lots of people experience the problems that you are solving. This gives them an idea of the revenue potential for your business and the size of the opportunity.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the Modeliks example.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"/images/cms/image-2.png\" alt=\"Investor Ready Pitch Deck\" class=\"wp-image-1408\" srcset=\"/images/cms/image-2.png 940w, /images/cms/image-2-300x169.png 300w, /images/cms/image-2-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>6.</strong> Competition Analysis</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section provides an analysis of the competitive landscape in your sector. You should identify the main competitors, their strengths and weaknesses, and their market share. It should also provide insights into how the business will compete and differentiate itself.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should convince your audience of two things:</p>\n\n\n\n<p>1) That you know your competitors as well as you know your product and customer, and</p>\n\n\n\n<p>2) that your solution is different and better than theirs.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is best done by identifying the critical success factors for your business, or the key criteria that customers consider when making a purchasing decision, and then comparing your business to your main competitors on those factors.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, visualize your position against the competition. You can achieve this through:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:1\">\n<li>A table showing the critical success factors for your business (or your key features) with green checkmarks, while your competitors only serve some of these and have several lines with orange or red Xs;</li>\n\n\n\n<li>a 2&#215;2 matrix visual, compares you to your competition along two axes (i.e. product quality and pricing). Choose the two axes in a way that your company is positioned on the higher end of both criteria, which makes you visually stand out.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the Modeliks example.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"/images/cms/image-3.png\" alt=\"Investor Ready Pitch Deck\" class=\"wp-image-1409\" srcset=\"/images/cms/image-3.png 940w, /images/cms/image-3-300x169.png 300w, /images/cms/image-3-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /></figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your competition is as important as knowing your product and your customer. It’s simply impossible to convince investors that you will succeed if you don’t know your competition. Also, do not mention ‘we don’t have competition because we are unique’ &#8211; in such case, you are missing the indirect competition that in one way or the other already addresses your customer’s needs.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>7.</strong> Why now?</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this slide to show that now is the right time to be in this business. Your idea can be great, but if the time is not right, there is a higher risk of failure. For example, a subscription business idea could have been great even 20 years ago, but there was no cloud infrastructure to support such business.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this slide, you want to show specific market trends that confirm the need for your product in the market. In addition to an existing need, if the trends show expected rapid market growth, then you have hit the jackpot. &nbsp;Market trends could include changes in consumer behavior, emerging technologies, regulatory shifts or market growth projections.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is the Modeliks example. &nbsp;It shows that 5 years ago, very few companies were ready to use SaaS business planning software. Just 5 years later, the majority of companies are looking to switch from standard spreadsheet and word tools to SaaS business planning software. This is a shift in user behavior that confirms both the customer need and rapid growth in the market for SaaS business planning software.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"/images/cms/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1410\" srcset=\"/images/cms/image-4.png 940w, /images/cms/image-4-300x169.png 300w, /images/cms/image-4-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>8.</strong> Marketing Strategy</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your market and competitive analysis to craft a marketing strategy that will help you reach your target market. How will you communicate with your target market? What channels and media will you use? What message will you communicate?</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explain to your investors how are you going to advertise and sell your product to your target customer.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend using one of three frameworks for describing your marketing strategy:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elaborate your plan by a <a href=\"https://linkteam.site/hire-digital-marketing-expert/\">marketing</a> channel;</li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Detail your plan along the customer journey, from awareness creation, to buying your product, to converting them into your brand ambassadors; or</span></li>\n\n\n\n<li>The classical approach, describe your marketing plan along the 4P’s (Product plan, Promotional activities, Pricing strategy and Place or distribution channels).</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Whichever framework you decide to use, make sure that you include the activities you will perform to attract customers and the key performance indicators (KPIs) that you measure in order to evaluate the success of your marketing strategy.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the Modeliks example.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"/images/cms/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" srcset=\"/images/cms/image-5.png 940w, /images/cms/image-5-300x169.png 300w, /images/cms/image-5-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>9.</strong> Traction</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to convince investors to believe in you is to show them a record of success. Use this slide to prove, beyond doubt, that your customers confirm that you have a great product that they love using.&nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>For existing companies, this is quite easy. Include quantitative information about the recent performance of your company showing fast growth in your revenues, number of customers, customer satisfaction scores, customer reviews, profits, repeat usage by customers, engaged and growing followers on social media, etc. </p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a startup that has not launched yet, creating the traction slide is much more difficult, but just as important. You don’t have past revenue or customer data, so what you can use for the traction slide are contracts or letters of interest from potential customers, quotes from potential customers, survey results, endorsements from experts in your field, results of beta testing, results of technical tests vs competition, etc. Getting any of this information is not always easy, but it is worth the effort.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>10.</strong> Roadmap</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The roadmap shows the most important milestones your company has achieved in the past and the planned major milestones going forward. Use the roadmap to show how efficient your company has been in delivering major milestones and the direction you are going towards in the future.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>11.</strong> Team</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The team slide is one of the 3 most important slides in your pitch deck, especially for startup businesses. Investors invest in the team first and then in the idea. Even if investors believe that you have a billion-dollar idea, you still must convince them that you and your team have the right skills and experience to make the business successful. Here is your chance to showcase your relevant experience and success. For each core team member, you should mention the relevant companies and positions they have held and the number of years of relevant experience. Make sure your core team covers the key areas of business:&nbsp; management, technical skills and marketing and sales capabilities and have a unique edge to compete in the space.</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>12.</strong> Your Ask</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe your ask for funding on a single slide. It&#8217;s crucial to clearly communicate the following messages:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the funding amount required</li>\n\n\n\n<li>the specific purpose for which the funds will be used</li>\n\n\n\n<li>the main goals you plan to achieve with this funding</li>\n\n\n\n<li>highlight the potential return on investment for the investors</li>\n\n\n\n<li>convey urgency and the high interest from other investors.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an example.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"/images/cms/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1412\" srcset=\"/images/cms/image-6.png 940w, /images/cms/image-6-300x169.png 300w, /images/cms/image-6-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>13.</strong> Financials</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your financial plan is a key component of your story. Investors want to see that you are ambitious and that you plan to make them a lot of money with their investment. Startups are risky investments, so investors expect high returns. The earlier the stage of the company, the higher expected returns. At the same time, if your financial plans are clearly unrealistic, you will turn off some investors. So, find a balance between ambitious and possible financial numbers. &nbsp;</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Include Revenue, Revenue growth, EBITDA or Net Income, EBITDA margin or Net Income margin and Free Cash Flow as key financial numbers. You can also include some operational numbers like the number of clients. More detailed financial information like Profit and Loss Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement would go in the appendix.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your business has been operational for some time, include the same data for the previous 1 to 3 years.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use charts, where you can, to show the key financial information. Tables are boring, if there are too many of them.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is an example.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"/images/cms/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1413\" srcset=\"/images/cms/image-7.png 940w, /images/cms/image-7-300x169.png 300w, /images/cms/image-7-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" /></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Appendix</h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This section includes additional information that supports the pitch and your story, such as market research, legal documents, and resumes of key personnel, detailed financial information.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do&#8217;s and don&#8217;ts of a pitch deck</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some Do’s and Don’ts to keep in mind as you develop your kick-ass pitch deck:</p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Do&#8217;s</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do Keep it Concise</strong>: Keep your pitch deck concise and focused. Use clear and succinct language to convey your message effectively. Avoid excessive text and unnecessary details that may dilute your key points.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do Tell a Compelling Story</strong>: Craft a compelling narrative that engages your audience from the beginning. Connect emotionally with your audience by highlighting the problem, presenting your solution, and showcasing the potential impact of your business. A well-structured and captivating story can make your pitch deck memorable.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do Highlight the Market Opportunity</strong>: Clearly articulate the size and potential of your target market. Demonstrate a deep understanding of the market landscape, trends, and customer needs. Show how your business is uniquely positioned to seize the market opportunity and generate significant growth.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do Showcase Your Competitive Advantage</strong>: Differentiate yourself from competitors by highlighting your unique selling points. Clearly articulate what sets your business apart and why customers will choose your product or service. Showcase any patents, proprietary technology, strategic partnerships, or exclusive market access that give you a competitive edge.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do Provide Clear Financial Projections</strong>: Back up your business strategy with realistic and well-supported financial projections. Demonstrate a solid understanding of revenue streams, cost structure, and scalability. Use key metrics and milestones to showcase your progress and growth potential.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do get feedback from your peers</strong> &#8211; this can be an invaluable step to gauge whether you are covering all important topics, whether you have done a good job explaining intricacies of your business and whether you bring across the investor story in a powerful way.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do try our Modeliks Pitch Editor</strong> to make your pitch stand out, to let the expertly crafted storylines and visuals guide you!</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Don&#8217;ts</h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Overload with Information</strong>: Avoid overwhelming your audience with excessive information on each slide. Keep it simple and focused on the key messages. Use visuals, charts, and bullet points to convey information efficiently.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Neglect Design and Visual Appeal</strong>: Design matters. Invest time in creating a visually appealing pitch deck that reflects your brand and grabs attention. Use high-quality images, consistent fonts, and a well-balanced layout. Avoid cluttered slides, garish colors, and unprofessional design choices.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Rely Solely on Text</strong>: Avoid relying solely on text-heavy slides. Engage your audience with visuals, graphics, and images that support your message. Use charts, graphs, and diagrams to present data in a visually compelling and digestible format.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget About Your Audience</strong>: Tailor your pitch deck to the specific needs and interests of your audience. Research your audience beforehand to understand their background, preferences, and investment criteria. Address their pain points and emphasize how your business can provide value and address their needs.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Neglect Practice and Rehearsal</strong>: Delivering a great pitch goes beyond the slides. Practice your presentation, refine your delivery, and anticipate potential questions or objections. Rehearse your pitch deck multiple times to ensure a smooth and confident presentation that resonates with your audience.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Versions of pitch decks (Investor Ready Pitch Deck)</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In your journey to raising funds, you will likely require several versions of your pitch deck, depending on the stage of the conversation with, or what level of detail you want to share with a specific investor.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sounds like a complicated thing to do, but do not worry &#8211; you will be able to re-purpose the work you have done with the sections and slides above into neat packages that meet any audience’s expectations.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest the following versions of your deck:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teaser</strong>: 1-page executive summary, which often is the first document you share with your potential investors. You want to mention all your business details as well as the high-level ask (eg &#8211; We are raising a seed-round of $2m);</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intro pitch</strong>: 10 pager with your exec summary as well as the most crucial sections of your pitch, including the problem, solution, the team, and high-level financial forecast plus your ask to investors. This pitch version can also be used for short presentations of 10-20 minutes!</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main pitch</strong>: 10-20 page pitch deck with all business slides including detailed marketing, sales and operations plan. You want to use this version for longer presentations or to send to investors once they request more information;</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full pitch including financial details</strong>: Main Pitch plus Financials! Include all your business plan forecasts, reports on historical actual performance. You want to share these details only with investors at advanced stages or once you have an NDA (non-disclosure-agreement) signed, as you are showing most of your business secrets.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The above list is by no means exhaustive, you can twist and tweak this as you require. Make sure to build your pitch upfront with all required sections, to make the task of creating new versions a walk in the park!</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a great pitch deck is a crucial step for any entrepreneur seeking funding for their business. It requires a careful balance between creativity, clarity, and substance. A well-crafted pitch deck can be a powerful tool to present your business, showcase your competitive edge, and inspire potential investors.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, it&#8217;s important to remember that a pitch deck is only one part of the funding process. Investors are also interested in the entrepreneur behind the business, their track record, and their vision for the future. Therefore, entrepreneurs should not neglect other critical aspects such as building relationships with investors, developing a solid business plan, and cultivating a strong team. In summary, while a pitch deck is important, it&#8217;s only one piece of the puzzle.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>To start your journey of building your impactful pitch deck, sign up for Modeliks’<a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/pricing/\"> Free Trial today</a>!</p>\n","slug":"how-to-create-an-investor-ready-pitch-deck-the-ultimate-guide","date":"2023-06-28T08:28:00","categories":{"nodes":[{"id":"dGVybToxMg==","name":"Pitch Decks"}]},"mainCategory":{"mainCategory":["pitch-decks"],"videoHeader":null},"tags":{"nodes":[]},"featuredImage":{"node":{"id":"cG9zdDoxNDcz","sourceUrl":"/images/cms/Modeliks-sliki-1920px-x-1280px-05.jpg","altText":"investor-ready pitch deck"}},"seo":{"metaDesc":"Investor Ready Pitch Deck - When starting a business, or even many years in, one of the more painstaking tasks to go through when looking ..."},"modified":"2024-03-20T12:22:25","related":[{"id":"cG9zdDoxMDQyMA==","title":"Modeliks 2.0 is Live!","content":"\n<p>Today we released a massive new update of Modeliks.  A multidimensional Modeliks 2.0. I am both happy and sad to see Modeliks grow up. I liked baby Modeliks. He was cute and a little clumsy. Now, we created a beast.  </p>\n\n\n\n<p>We listened to your feedback and made Modeliks by far the best financial planning and reporting tool for SMEs. Alright, I might be a bit subjective, but here is what’s new:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multi dimensional planning and reporting</strong>. This means that you can plan and track performance by organizational unit, whether that is business units, departments, geography, stores, projects. However your company is structured, you can have clear targets and track performance across your whole organization.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consolidation</strong>: if you plan on a business unit level, Modeliks will consolidate your financial plans upwords.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allocations</strong>: allocate costs from the head office down to the operating units. Why? Some costs are incurred in the head office, or regional offices, but should be allocated down to the operating units, in order to get a correct picture of profitability across the organization.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quickbooks integration</strong>. Connect Modeliks to your Quickbooks and have your planning and monthly reporting automated, error free and done in minutes.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Account grouping</strong>. Group several accounts into one group account. For example, you can create a Utilities group account and make your Energy, heating, phone, internet, water accounts part of the utilities group. Why? Because when you plan, you don’t want to plan on every single small account that you have in your accounting system. It is too tedious and messy. So, group them logically, plan on groups, and make planning and reporting easy and useful.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initiative planning and evaluation</strong>. You have a new initiative in mind for your business? Create a business case and see how it will impact your business. If the numbers say it’s good, keep it. If not, drop it.  </li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly forecasting</strong>. Now you can forecast up to 3 years on monthly basis.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly. <strong>Speed</strong>. Modeliks is now 10 times faster than before.   </li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<p>And there is a lot more to come in the next few months. Stay tuned for new features, and in the mean-time, plan, manage and grow your business with Modeliks 2.0.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let’s recap. Now you can:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build driver based financial models for any business</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do it by department, business unit, geography, stores, projects</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run scenarios and evaluate new initiatives</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track actual performance vs budget, on every level in your organization. Especially easy with the Quickbooks integration</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate monthly investor and management reporting</li>\n\n\n\n<li>And write professional and detailed business plans with the help of our AI assistant.</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy <a href=\"https://modeliks.com/\">Modeliks</a> 2.0! We know we are!</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author: <br><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/about-us\">Modeliks Team</a></p>\n","slug":"modeliks-2-0-a-live","date":"2025-04-01T08:59:31","categories":{"nodes":[{"id":"dGVybToxMQ==","name":"Business Plans"},{"id":"dGVybToxNA==","name":"Financial Forecast"},{"id":"dGVybTozNQ==","name":"News"},{"id":"dGVybTozNA==","name":"Partners"},{"id":"dGVybToxMg==","name":"Pitch Decks"},{"id":"dGVybToxMw==","name":"Reports & Dashboards"}]},"mainCategory":{"mainCategory":["financial-forecast"],"videoHeader":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-61deO4BkFg"},"tags":{"nodes":[{"name":"budgeting and forecasting"},{"name":"business planning"},{"name":"Financial analysis"},{"name":"financial forecasting"},{"name":"financial modeling"},{"name":"financial planning"},{"name":"financial reporting"},{"name":"market analysis"},{"name":"modeliks"},{"name":"quickbooks"}]},"featuredImage":{"node":{"id":"cG9zdDoxMDQyMg==","sourceUrl":"/images/cms/Modeliks-2.0-Post-image.png","altText":"Modeliks 2.0."}},"seo":{"metaDesc":"A massive new update of Modeliks is here. A multidimensional, Quickbooks integrated, faster than ever Modeliks 2.0. GROW your business, NOW!"},"modified":"2025-04-01T09:20:31","related":null},{"id":"cG9zdDoxMDMzMQ==","title":"Enloop Alternatives","content":"\n<p>Enloop has been a go-to business planning software for many entrepreneurs, offering an automated way to create business plans with a focus on performance scoring. However, it might not meet the specific needs of every business. Fortunately, there are other Enloop alternatives that provide a broader range of features suited for different industries and business types.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business planning software is essential for turning ideas into actionable plans in hours. These tools help streamline the process of creating polished, investor-ready plans, automate financial forecasting, and provide insights for tracking performance and making confident decisions. Whether you’re a startup or an established business, using business planning software ensures your plans are well-aligned with market standards.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Consider Enloop Alternatives?</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Enloop offers basic performance scoring and automated planning, it does come with some limitations:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic Financial Planning</strong>: Enloop’s financial planning is basic and lacks depth, making it challenging to build complex financial models for various industries. This can be problematic if you need more accurate forecasting or a plan tailored to your specific business needs.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Performance Tracking</strong>: While Enloop offers real-time performance scoring, it lacks customizable dashboards, specific KPIs, and reporting features that would be essential for tracking and reporting performance over time.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Industry-Specific Financial Models</strong>: Enloop’s templates are general and may not be suitable for businesses that require more specialized financial models or industry-specific features.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bottom line</strong>: If you&#8217;re looking for a tool with stronger financial planning, advanced tracking features, and industry-specific financial models, then it’s time to explore Enloop alternatives.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enloop Business Planning Alternatives and Solutions</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top alternatives to Enloop and why they might be better choice:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/\">Modeliks</a></strong>: Offers superior financial modelling, AI-powered business planning, industry-specific financial models, and custom investor reports.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upmetrics</strong>: Features AI-powered assistance throughout the planning process, including financial planning, pitch deck creation, and market research, making business planning faster and easier.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bizplan</strong>: Known for its step-by-step plan builder and crowdfunding platform integrations, Bizplan is great if you&#8217;re looking to raise funds for your business.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cuttles</strong>: Focused on startups, Cuttles simplifies the business planning process with a user-friendly interface and basic financial planning tools.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IdeaBuddy</strong>: A business model canvas tool designed to help you quickly map out your business idea and validate its potential.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LivePlan</strong>: A widely-used alternative that provides investor-ready business plans and financial forecasting, but with some limitations in terms of customization and flexibility.         </li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed Assessment of Each Business Planning Alternative</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a detailed assessment of each Enloop alternative. I used the following criteria for evaluating of each alternative: ease of use, quality of business plan output, financial planning capabilities, performance tracking features, integrations, investor reporting capabilities and pricing. Detailed explanation of each criteria is shown in the table below.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"/images/cms/Business_Planning_Software_Comparison.png\" alt=\"Business plan software comparison.\" class=\"wp-image-6697\"/></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https://modeliks.com/\">Modeliks</a> &#8211; Overall Best Solution </h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives</strong>:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/business-planning-software\">Ease of Use</a></strong>: Interactive AI-driven business planning that provides suggestions and writes your plan in a polished, professional format in under an hour.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/financial-planning-software\">Financial Planning</a></strong>: Modeliks offers driver-based financial modelling that enables more accurate, logical, and investor-ready financial plans. It’s tailored to the unique needs of each business.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/industries/\">Industry-Specific Financial Model Templates</a></strong>: Offers financial models that capture the operational logic of your business, making it easier to create accurate and relevant financial plans.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/financial-reporting\">Tracking and Reporting</a></strong>: Customizable dashboards, KPIs, and investor reporting features, allowing for more detailed tracking than Enloop’s generic system.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negatives</strong>:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short learning curve due to powerful financial planning features.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounting system integrations not yet available in Modeliks at the time of writing this article. (coming soon in Q1 2025).</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Upmetrics</h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\"></ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI-powered Planning</strong>: Upmetrics integrates AI throughout the planning process, helping with everything from business plan creation to financial forecasting.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease of Use</strong>: Intuitive interface that is easy for beginners and more experienced users alike.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Templates and Design</strong>: With over 600 templates, Upmetrics provides flexibility for various business types.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negatives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial Planning</strong>: While it has solid tools, Upmetrics’ financial planning capabilities are not as deep as Modeliks or LivePlan.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Tracking and Reporting</strong>: Performance tracking and investor reporting are not as robust as other options, like Modeliks.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Bizplan</h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"></ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crowdfunding Integration</strong>: Bizplan’s integration with crowdfunding platforms makes it an ideal choice for those aiming to raise funds online.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ease of Use</strong>: The drag-and-drop interface is simple to use and enjoyable.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality of Output</strong>: Bizplan creates professional, polished plans that are investor-friendly.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negatives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No AI Assistance</strong>: Unlike Enloop, Bizplan does not provide AI assistance, which means more time spent on manual input.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Financial Tools</strong>: Financial modeling capabilities are basic, lacking industry-specific templates and advanced performance tracking.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cuttles</h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\"></ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Startup-Centric</strong>: Designed with startups in mind, Cuttles simplifies the planning process with easy-to-use tools.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User-Friendly</strong>: Modern, clean interface makes it easy to navigate.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negatives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial Planning</strong>: Cuttles offers limited financial planning capabilities, making it less suited for businesses with complex financial needs.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Reporting Features</strong>: Lacks the in-depth reporting and performance tracking features that businesses may need.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. IdeaBuddy</h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\"></ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business Model Canvas</strong>: Quickly map out your business idea and assess its viability with a one-page business model canvas.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration Tools</strong>: A built-in whiteboard feature for brainstorming with team members.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Idea Validation</strong>: A tool to help validate your business idea and ensure its potential success.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negatives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited Financial Planning</strong>: Does not offer advanced financial planning tools, making it less suitable for more established businesses or those with complex needs.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited to Smaller Projects</strong>: Best suited for small-scale or creative projects, rather than larger or more established businesses.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. LivePlan</h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\"></ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business Plan Templates</strong>: LivePlan offers various templates for creating professional business plans.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Investor Pitch Decks</strong>: LivePlan creates simple investor-ready pitch decks that highlight key business information.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negatives:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial Planning</strong>: While useful for basic financial plans, it doesn’t offer advanced financial modeling or industry-specific templates like Modeliks.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited Performance Tracking</strong>: Predefined financial dashboards don’t allow for the custom tracking of KPIs, which is crucial for tracking business performance.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Enloop remains a popular option for business planning, its limitations in financial planning, performance tracking, and customization make it less suitable for businesses that need more advanced features. <strong>Modeliks</strong> stands out with its <a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/resources/business-plans/how-to-create-a-business-plan-in-less-than-1-hour\"><strong>AI-driven approach</strong></a>,<strong> <a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/financial-planning-software\">financial planning depth</a></strong>, <strong>and <a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/resources/reports-and-dashboards/create-an-investor-report\">investor reporting</a></strong> features. Upmetrics, Bizplan, and Cuttles offer solutions that are affordable and user-friendly, while IdeaBuddy excels at quickly validating business ideas.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best choice for your business depends on your specific needs, budget, and planning goals. Exploring these alternatives will help you find the right tool to build a more effective and tailored business plan.</p>\n","slug":"enloopalternatives","date":"2025-02-27T12:33:09","categories":{"nodes":[{"id":"dGVybToxMQ==","name":"Business Plans"},{"id":"dGVybToxNA==","name":"Financial Forecast"},{"id":"dGVybToxMg==","name":"Pitch Decks"},{"id":"dGVybToxMw==","name":"Reports & Dashboards"}]},"mainCategory":{"mainCategory":["business-plans"],"videoHeader":null},"tags":{"nodes":[{"name":"ai"},{"name":"ai business planning"},{"name":"business planning"},{"name":"enloop"},{"name":"Enloop Alternatives"},{"name":"financial forecasting"},{"name":"financial modeling"},{"name":"financial reporting"},{"name":"investor report"},{"name":"modeliks"}]},"featuredImage":{"node":{"id":"cG9zdDoxMDMzMg==","sourceUrl":"/images/cms/getty-images-biSzvFsO1WA-unsplash.jpg","altText":"Enloop Alternatives"}},"seo":{"metaDesc":"Which are the top Enloop business planning software alternatives? Learn more about each of their features that make them different."},"modified":"2025-02-27T12:33:14","related":null},{"id":"cG9zdDoxMDI5OA==","title":"IdeaBuddy Alternatives","content":"\n<p>What are the IdeaBuddy alternatives? Why would you look for one?</p>\n\n\n\n<p>IdeaBuddy is a well-known business planning tool that focuses on idea development and business modelling. Its simple, structured approach makes it appealing for startups and entrepreneurs looking to validate and refine their ideas. However, it may not be the best fit for everyone, especially for those who need deeper financial modelling, performance tracking, or investor-focused business planning.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an alternative to IdeaBuddy that better suits your needs, several business planning tools offer unique advantages tailored to different use cases.</p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Consider IdeaBuddy Alternatives?</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While IdeaBuddy is a solid option for brainstorming and structuring business ideas, it does have some limitations:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Limited Financial Planning:</strong> IdeaBuddy is designed more for business modelling than for in-depth financial planning. It lacks comprehensive financial forecasting features that help businesses create investor-ready financial plans.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Advanced Investor Reporting:</strong> Investors need detailed reports with financial projections, growth scenarios, and key metrics. IdeaBuddy does not offer investor-specific reports, making it less suitable for fundraising purposes.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic Collaboration Features:</strong> While it has some collaborative tools, it lacks real-time editing and more advanced team collaboration capabilities found in other platforms.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Custom KPI Tracking:</strong> If you need to track business performance over time with customized dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs), IdeaBuddy may fall short.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best IdeaBuddy Alternatives</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the top alternatives to IdeaBuddy and why they might be better choice:</p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/\">Modeliks</a></strong>: Offers superior financial modelling, AI-powered business planning, industry-specific financial models, and custom investor reports.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upmetrics</strong>: Well integrated AI across the planning process. From business plan and pitch deck writing to market research and financial planning.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bizplan</strong>: Best for crowdfunding integration, helping startups connect with investors.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Liveplan</strong>: A solid all-around choice with guided business planning but with limited financial modelling.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cuttles</strong>: Simplifies business planning for startups with an easy-to-use interface.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enloop</strong>: Scores business plans in real-time to help refine and improve them.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>\n</ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed Assessment of Each Business Planning Alternative</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a detailed assessment of each IdeaBuddy alternative. I used the following criteria for evaluating of each alternative: ease of use, quality of business plan output, financial planning capabilities, performance tracking features, integrations, investor reporting capabilities and pricing. Detailed explanation of each criteria is shown in the table below.</p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"/images/cms/Business_Planning_Software_Comparison.png\" alt=\"Business plan software comparison.\" class=\"wp-image-6697\"/></figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a href=\"https://modeliks.com/\">Modeliks</a> &#8211; Overall Best Solution (AI-powered business planning and strong financial modelling)</h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Positives</strong>:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/business-planning-software\">Ease of Use</a></strong>: AI-driven business planning with interactive suggestions tailored to your business. &nbsp;</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/financial-planning-software\">Financial Planning</a></strong>: Driver-based financial modelling that aligns financials with real operational logic.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/industries/\">Industry-Specific Financial Model Templates</a></strong>: rebuilt templates capture the operational logic of your business, allowing even non-financial experts to create professional financial plans.</li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/financial-reporting\">Tracking and Reporting</a></strong>: Predefined and custom financial dashboards for tracking performance.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Negatives</strong>:</p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short learning curve due to powerful financial planning features.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accounting system integrations not yet available in Modeliks at the time of writing this article. (coming soon in Q1 2025).</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Upmetrics – Best for AI-Assisted Planning &amp; Pitch Decks</h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Well-integrated AI assistance for business planning, pitch deck creation, and market research.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over 600 templates for various industries.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>User-friendly interface, making it accessible to beginners.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial planning features are not as advanced as some competitors.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited investor reporting and performance tracking tools.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Bizplan – Best for Crowdfunding &amp; Investor Readiness</h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct integration with fundraising platforms, making it easier to attract investors.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Step-by-step plan builder with an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generates polished investor-ready documents.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lacks AI assistance, meaning business plans must be written manually.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic financial modelling compared to some other options.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>No industry-specific financial templates.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cuttles – Best for Early-Stage Startups</h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplifies business planning for startup founders.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean, user-friendly interface.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helpful guides and step-by-step assistance.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimal financial planning and reporting features.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>No AI-powered writing assistance.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not ideal for larger or growing businesses that need more advanced tools.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. LivePlan – Best for Traditional Business Plans</h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Well-established and reliable business planning tool.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides basic financial forecasting and performance tracking.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good for structured, traditional business plans.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial planning is limited compared to Modeliks.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pitch decks are mainly textual, rather than the graphical style investors prefer.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>No industry-specific financial models.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Enloop – Best for Automated Business Plan Scoring</h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Real-time scoring system that rates your business plan and financials.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automates financial forecasting and explanations.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple and easy to use.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons:</strong></p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lacks advanced tracking, reporting, and pitch deck features.</li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic templates that don’t offer much customization.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion</h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IdeaBuddy is a great tool for quickly structuring and validating business ideas, but if you need advanced financial modelling, investor-focused features, or performance tracking, exploring alternatives is a smart move. <strong>Modeliks</strong> stands out with its <a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/resources/business-plans/how-to-create-a-business-plan-in-less-than-1-hour\"><strong>AI-driven approach</strong></a>,<strong> <a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/features/financial-planning-software\">financial planning depth</a></strong>, <strong>and <a href=\"https://www.modeliks.com/resources/reports-and-dashboards/create-an-investor-report\">investor reporting</a></strong> features, while <strong>Upmetrics, Bizplan, and LivePlan</strong> cater to different needs such as AI-assisted planning, crowdfunding, and traditional business plans. <strong>Cuttles and Enloop</strong> are great for startups and simple automation.</p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best choice depends on your specific needs, budget, and how in-depth you want your business planning process to be. 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