Two major challenges that many founders face are developing a convincing pitch deck and identifying suitable financing options. With individual consultations, workshops and training formats, the Startup Port has been helping budding entrepreneurs for years to select the right financing options from the wealth of available options, sharpen their presentation and practice their pitch in front of funding providers and investors.
Now a new AI tool, GRID, has been launched that can automatically evaluate pitch decks and help in the search for investors. That sounds very promising.
GRID: AI-supported analysis of pitch decks and access to investors
Behind GRID are two well-known figures from the Hamburg startup scene: Nico Lumma and Christoph Hüning, who built up the next media accelerator (NMA) and supported it for many years. During this time, they have viewed and evaluated countless pitch decks and advised start-ups on their presentations. This expertise has now been incorporated into an artificial intelligence that analyzes pitch decks and provides structured feedback.
With the so-called DIALECTIC Score, GRID evaluates the presentations based on several criteria and adds specific optimization tips. The tool thus gives a quick impression of how professional a pitch deck looks and where there is room for improvement.
Another element of GRID is the extensive database with over 21,000 investors and venture capital contacts from over 6,000 companies in 31 countries. This enables start-ups to find potential financing partners in a targeted manner – tailored to their sector, phase and strategy.
Since its launch at the end of February, over 100 users have already registered – a respectable start for the young tool.
Start-up advice remains indispensable
GRID is a helpful tool, but is no substitute for the individual and strategic advice that successful founders need. The Startup Port provides support,
- sharpen pitch decks and set them up professionally,
- develop the right financing strategy,
- select and approach investors in a targeted manner,
- and prepare yourself optimally by practicing pitching.
Founders can book an appointment for a consultation here.
