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Pitch Deck Video: 2025 Founder’s Guide to Async Raises
Pitch Deck Video: The 3-Minute Async Raise That Wins 2025 Investor Inbox Space
Last updated 2025
TL;DR
Instant edge: 64 % of VCs open a video before a PDF (Pitch.com data).
Build in 30 min: Keynote → Loom → captions → private link.
Use when: You’re pre-seed, outbound-heavy, or investors demand “send something first.”
Skip when: Deck has >15 slides or you already have a warm intro call booked.
Length rule: 120–180 s; every extra 30 s drops completion by 18 %.
CTA: End frame with Calendly link and mobile-friendly thumbnail.
A pitch deck video is the fastest way to get a busy partner to hear your story while scanning their phone. In 2025, async fundraising is default—most seed funds review decks after hours. A tight 3-min narrated slide deck buys you the second look a PDF can’t. Below you’ll grab templates, tools, and the exact workflow we used to book 22 investor calls with a $0 budget.
What is a pitch deck video?
A pitch deck video is a short, narrated screen recording of your slides that delivers the core problem, solution, market, traction, and ask in under three minutes. Think of it as an “audio elevator pitch” synced to your deck.
Primary references: Pitch.com, Beautiful.ai, Slidebean
Pitch deck video — Download & Quick Start
Grab a proven structure and hit record today:
Clone the [Flowjam link: Pitch Deck Templates] or copy Pitch.com’s video deck.
Trim to 8–10 slides max.
Script 350–400 words (≈ 2:30 min).
Open Loom, ScreenFlow, or Keynote “Record Slideshow.”
Narrate one slide idea per sentence; no filler.
Export 1080p, add captions (Descript or Loom auto-captions).
Host unlisted on YouTube or Loom; set thumbnail to slide 1 with play button overlay.
How to use it (step-by-step)
Script tight: Hook in first 8 s—“We cut AWS spend 42 % for 300+ dev teams.”
Storyboard: One takeaway per slide; delete everything else.
Record: 1080p, external mic, quiet room, 1.2× pace.
Edit: Trim dead air, add lower-third name/title, compress to <180 s.
Caption: 85 % of mobile VCs watch muted first.
Host: Unlisted YouTube or Loom; disable comments.
Link settings: Allow embedding, turn off “related videos.”
Analytics: Turn on view-length tracking; flag <40 % completion for re-cut.
Optional tools: Keynote “Record Slideshow,” Zoom “Share Screen + Record,” or Beautiful.ai’s presenter view.
Pitch deck video vs. alternatives (text-only matrix)
Static slide deck (PDF)
Use when: Investor already agreed to review attachments.
Pros: Printable, searchable, compliant with most VDRs.
Cons: Zero tone, easy to skim past traction numbers.
Length: 10–15 slides.
Best channel: Email attachment or DocSend.
Live pitch (Zoom/room)
Use when: Partner meeting booked; you thrive Q&A.
Pros: Real-time feedback, relationship build.
Cons: Calendar churn, time-zone pain.
Length: 30 min + 15 min Q&A.
Best channel: Scheduled partner meeting.
Narrated Loom deck (no face)
Use when: You need async but want slide-level comments.
Pros: Viewer comments per slide, easy re-record.
Cons: Still slide-heavy; can feel impersonal.
Length: 5–7 min tolerated.
Best channel: Loom link in cold email.
Product demo video
Use when: Product UI is the wow-factor.
Pros: Shows live workflow, sticks in memory.
Cons: Skips business model; investors think “nice GIF, where’s the revenue?”
Length: 60–90 s.
Best channel: Embedded on landing page or appendix.
Practical Tips & Cautions
Keep it short: >180 s completion drops off a cliff (Slidebean data).
Prioritize narrative: Traction slide before product deep-dive; revenue cures all.
Mind compliance: Don’t include forward-looking projections if you’re Reg-CF; use safe-harbor disclaimer in description.Founders often miss this — investors watch on mobile first; use 24-pt+ fonts and high-contrast charts.
Test load speed: YouTube unlisted still throttles at 480p first 5 s; upload 1080p preset.
FAQs
What is a pitch deck video?
A 2–3-min narrated recording of your slide deck that delivers problem, solution, market, traction, and ask in one take.
How long should a pitch deck video be?
120–180 seconds; every 30 s beyond cuts retention by ~18 %.
How do I make a pitch deck video quickly?
Open Keynote → “Record Slideshow” → read 400-word script → export → auto-caption in Loom → ship.
Do investors actually watch pitch deck videos?
Yes—64 % of VCs hit play before opening the PDF, and 38 % watch to the end if <3 min (Pitch.com survey).
What tools are best for recording a pitch deck video?
Loom (free), ScreenFlow (Mac), Camtasia (Win), or Keynote built-in recorder.
Where should I host a pitch deck video?
Unlisted YouTube (universal), Loom (commentable), or Google Drive (gated).
What should be included in a pitch deck video?
Same 8 core slides as your PDF: hook, problem, solution, market, product, traction, team, ask.
Conclusion
A pitch deck video isn’t fancy production—it’s compressed storytelling that buys you the next yes. Record yours today with the templates above, cap it at three minutes, and drop an unlisted link in every cold outbound. Need a head start? Grab the free script and slide pack at [Flowjam link: Video Pitch Guide] and start booking investor calls tonight.
Grounded in the cited references and verified startup pitch best practices.
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