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The Sequoia Pitch Template

Sequoia's classic template frames the company as a clear narrative anchored by purpose and why now. Use it when you want a battle-tested structure investors instantly recognize.

The slide-by-slide outline

Best used when: Seed to Series A.

1. 1 Company purpose (a single declarative sentence)
2. 2 Problem
3. 3 Solution
4. 4 Why now
5. 5 Market potential
6. 6 Competition and alternatives
7. 7 Business model
8. 8 Team
9. 9 Financials
10. 10 Vision

The Sequoia Pitch Template (Seed deck)
Best for: Founders who want the most widely referenced VC deck structure.

Slides:
1. Company purpose (a single declarative sentence)
2. Problem
3. Solution
4. Why now
5. Market potential
6. Competition and alternatives
7. Business model
8. Team
9. Financials
10. Vision

Source: Sequoia Capital (https://www.sequoiacap.com/)
Via Hold Tight, holdtightpodcast.com/pitch-deck-templates

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