You will get a scored assessment of your pitch deck + coaching for investment readiness!
You will get a scored assessment of your pitch deck + coaching for investment readiness!
Project details
Having been a founder and CEO myself in the past, I care deeply about how entrepreneurs spend their time raising funding.
Startup failure rates are already high without having the extra hassle of spending all that time finding investment when you could be running your business and building value.
In the past, I've spent weeks on well-designed business plans, hiring external consultants and having the pain of going through multiple iterations and I've come to the conclusion that it's all an expensive distraction unless you're really careful. I learned the hard way.
And then you have your existing stakeholders to answer to - all while trying to balance that with a personal life!
Now I sit on the other side of the table assessing hundreds of business plans and pitches and I know what works and what doesn't.
Pitching is messaging. Pitching is storytelling. Pitching is making every word count! Waste that opportunity and you'll lose an investor. And the worst thing is - you might never know. That's why you should treat the pitch as a journey - slowly capturing the investor's attention by serving up key nuggets of information at the right time - without serving up any fluff.
Startup failure rates are already high without having the extra hassle of spending all that time finding investment when you could be running your business and building value.
In the past, I've spent weeks on well-designed business plans, hiring external consultants and having the pain of going through multiple iterations and I've come to the conclusion that it's all an expensive distraction unless you're really careful. I learned the hard way.
And then you have your existing stakeholders to answer to - all while trying to balance that with a personal life!
Now I sit on the other side of the table assessing hundreds of business plans and pitches and I know what works and what doesn't.
Pitching is messaging. Pitching is storytelling. Pitching is making every word count! Waste that opportunity and you'll lose an investor. And the worst thing is - you might never know. That's why you should treat the pitch as a journey - slowly capturing the investor's attention by serving up key nuggets of information at the right time - without serving up any fluff.
Language
EnglishBusiness Type
StartupPlan Format
ExcelPlan Purpose
Investors Roadshow, Loan Approval, Partnerships/Joint Ventures$499
- Delivery Time 7 days
- Number of Revisions 1
- Executive Summary
- Company Description
- Industry & Competitor Analysis
- SWOT Analysis
- Customer Analysis
- Tailored Marketing Plan
- Review & Critique
- Financial Forecast
Optional add-ons
You can add these on the next page.
Additional Revision
+$95
Pitch Restructure Based on Feedback
(+ 3 Days)
+$299
Additional Call
+$75Frequently asked questions
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Paul L.
Oct 25, 2024
Pitch Deck Outline
ET
Emanuell T.
Jun 28, 2024
Business Plan Edit & Proofread
EA
Elliot A.
Nov 6, 2023
1 hour Zoom call
PL
Paul L.
Jul 4, 2023
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the outstanding work that Trevor did on my investment memo. I was very impressed with his ability to quickly and accurately proofread the memo, identify any errors or inconsistencies, and make helpful suggestions for improvement.
His work was outstanding in every way. He was able to understand the complex financial concepts in the memo and make sure that the language was clear and concise. He also made a number of helpful suggestions for improving the structure and flow of the memo.
I was particularly impressed with his turnaround time. He was able to complete the work very quickly, even though I had a very tight deadline.
I highly recommend Trevor for any business proofreading or editing work.
His work was outstanding in every way. He was able to understand the complex financial concepts in the memo and make sure that the language was clear and concise. He also made a number of helpful suggestions for improving the structure and flow of the memo.
I was particularly impressed with his turnaround time. He was able to complete the work very quickly, even though I had a very tight deadline.
I highly recommend Trevor for any business proofreading or editing work.
JM
Jay M.
Jan 5, 2023
Tightening Up Messaging of Deck
About Trevor
Investment, Finance & Business Editing | Board-Level Consulting
100%
Job Success
Oxford, United Kingdom - 4:19 am local time
***** "Brilliant work by Trevor. He went through the entire manuscript in 3 days. Very friendly to work with." - M. Dodsworth, Managing Director, Europartnerships.
***** "Wow. Trevor is certainly worth the investment."- K. Mavroulakis, CEO, Empact Ventures.
***** "We couldn't have done this without Trevor. It pays to have someone with solid business and financial experience to spot those mistakes before submitting our investment memorandum," - Martin F, Director Advisor FM.
ABOUT ME:
Hello, I'm Trevor and I'm originally from Dublin, Ireland. I'm a semi-retired C-Level exec, and have been a business leader, investor and board member for over 25 years. I know what it takes to present board-level documentation.
I’m multilingual and I’ve lived in a dozen countries where I have run large teams. I have raised several million dollars in venture financing and very familiar with the investment process.
I'm also a judge at the annual Business Book Awards.
WHY EDITING AND PROOFREADING?
Short answer? Having scrutinized hundreds of investment documents over the years, I have developed an eye for detail. And I get annoyed when I see a beautifully presented financial report, board papers or legal document with typos, errors and inconsistencies.
Business leaders are overwhelmed with info and you need to get to the point – fast. Business documentation is not just a reflection of the writer. It’s also a reflection of the business.
WHY ME?
This is not just about correcting typos. With me, you’ll get the scrutiny of a board-level exec with many years of experience being on both sides of the investment table – presenting to investors on the one hand, and scrutinising investment documents on the other.
I have a technology background and am very familiar with the tech industry.
Being multi-lingual, I’ve run international teams, which means I’m able to take non-native English text and smooth it over so that it comes across as “native”.
I got into this business by accident – many investors have asked me to check investment reports over the years, and due to the confidential nature of the work, I’m trusted.
As a joke, I set up an agency with a few other semi-retired execs. It’s not our core business and we’re quite selective about the work we take on.
And I believe that the price I charge is good value for money.
WHAT’S MY METHODOLOGY?
In my time, I have written and read hundreds of management and leadership books, reports, white papers, investment pitches, academic journals as well as marketing and sales copy. I have presented this information to investors and boards as well as academic and government panels, and I've reviewed investment documentation myself as an investor.
I also scrutinise the document from the point of view of the decision-maker, ensuring that arguments are well-formulated and tightly structured, paying close attention to fact-checking, sources and references.
And finally, I make sure the overall presentation is polished, professional and ready to publish.
I have helped over 200 entrepreneurs, academics, executives and creatives transform their final drafts onto highly professional, polished documents that achieve results. I also have a client account on Upwork and have awarded over 140 projects and maintain a 5-star client rating.
PROOFREADING (English as native language)
I provide thorough proofreading for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and terminology. I'll also check for consistency in numerals, fonts, and capitalisation.
COPYEDITING (English as native language)
I'll carry out a rigorous edit to strengthen both your sentence structure and your choice of words. I'll remove repetition and improve the overall flow of your copy, ensuring the text is tight and clear.
PROOFREADING AND COPYEDITING FOR NON-NATIVE ENGLISH WRITERS
Be under no illusion that this takes a significant amount of work, and can often involve a complete re-write. Here, I'll get to the bottom of what message you want to convey, and then ensure it's written as if by a native writer.
PREVIOUS WORK:
- Academic
- Articles
- Blog Posts (long-form and short-form)
- Board Papers & Management Reviews
- Business Plans & Marketing Plans
- Business Reports
- Case Studies
- Financial Reports
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Investment Pitches
- Commercial Agreements
- Lead Magnets
- Literature Reviews
- Magazines
- Manuals
- Peer Reviews
- Presentations & Pitch Decks
- Shareholder Reports
- Technical
- User Guides
- Valuation Reports
- Websites
- White Papers
OTHER AREAS OF SPECIALISATION:
- Advising others how to efficiently grow their business
- I sit on boards and occasionally invest
- I overhaul pitch presentations to support fundraising
- Coaching & mentoring founders, entrepreneurs and senior execs.
Steps for completing your project
After purchasing the project, send requirements so Trevor can start the project.
Delivery time starts when Trevor receives requirements from you.
Trevor works on your project following the steps below.
Revisions may occur after the delivery date.
Pitch Deck Evaluation
Once I've received your pitch deck, I'll review it in the cold light of day - alongside 2 other investors & in line with pre-set criteria. Please don't request a call before I assess your deck.
Pitch Feedback
I'll provide you with a spreadsheet with a score for each of the criteria, as well as a total score of your investment readiness.