59 Startup Pitch Decks That Raised Millions—See What Works

Want to Raise Money? Study These Decks

Raising venture capital is an art and a science. The best founders don’t just pitch ideas—they tell compelling stories backed by strong business fundamentals. And the easiest way to learn? Study what’s already worked.

Thanks to EasyVC, which helps automate warm intros with VCs, we’ve compiled 59 startup pitch decks that have raised millions, from Y Combinator-backed companies to unicorns and fast-growing early-stage startups. Whether you're refining your own deck or just curious about what gets VCs to write checks, this resource is gold.

• Y Combinator-backed startups

• Unicorn Startups

• 2024 $478M Raised Compilation (Wayflyer, Flo, Paddle)

• Famous Startups (Boardy, Artisan)

• Other Startups

Each deck offers a behind-the-scenes look at how top startups structured their pitch. Let’s dive in.

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🚀 Y Combinator-Backed Startups

YC consistently backs some of the most innovative startups. Here are a few standout decks from companies that went through the program:

• Malibou (YC W24) - $3.3M Seed – AI-driven legal assistant

• Pathrise (YC S17) - $3M Seed – Career mentorship & job placement

• Lago (YC S21) - $22M Seed – Open-source billing for SaaS

• Apriora (YC W24) - $2.8M Seed – AI-powered hiring tool

• Careerist (YC S21) - $8M Series A – Ed-tech for career changers

• Vori (YC W20) - $45M Series A – The OS for grocery supply chains

• Rippling (YC W17) - $145M Series B – HR + IT platform for scaling businesses

• Thunkable (YC W16) - $30M Series B – No-code app development

• Pelago (YC W18) - $58M Series C – Digital clinic for substance use treatment

And many more YC-backed decks inside the full collection.

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💡 Other Startups That Nailed Their Pitches

Not all great startups go through YC. Here are some that raised significant rounds with well-crafted decks:

• Tulipshare - $10.8M Seed – Retail investor activism

• Jimini - $8M Pre-Seed – AI-driven customer engagement

• Pruna AI - $6.5M Seed – AI-powered automation

• StackGen - $12.3M Seed – Cloud infrastructure optimization

• Tiun - $2.5M Pre-Seed – Next-gen fintech solutions

And many more non-YC startup decks are included in the full resource.

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🦄 Unicorn Startups

Some of today’s biggest private companies started with pitch decks just like these. Here are early-stage decks from unicorns that raised massive rounds:

• Wayflyer - $150M Series B – Revenue-based financing for e-commerce

• Paddle - $200M Series D – Payments & billing for SaaS businesses

• Flo - $200M Series C – Women’s health platform

These decks show how billion-dollar startups positioned themselves early on.

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💰 2024: $478M Raised Compilation

Despite market fluctuations, strong startups continue to raise capital. This set includes decks from companies that secured $478M in 2024 alone:

• Hive - $13M Series A – AI-powered workflow automation

• Arbol - $60M Series B – Climate risk analytics platform

• Rize - $14M Series A – Mental health coaching

• Amplify - $20M Series B – Data-driven marketing insights

• SoBet - $3.7M Seed – Social sports betting

• Zing Coach - $10M Series A – AI fitness coaching

• Thoughtful AI - $20M Series A – AI-powered RPA automation

• Teachme.to - $5M Seed – Online learning marketplace

• Pennylane - $43M Series C – Accounting & finance management

• Rogo - $7M Seed – AI-driven market research

• Hakio - $4.3M Seed – Supply chain analytics

• Fijoya - $8.3M Seed – Fintech for global payments

• Griffin - $24M Series A – Banking-as-a-service platform

And many more from this year’s top funding rounds inside.

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🔥 Famous Startups: Boardy & Artisan

Some startups capture the imagination of investors and the public. Boardy and Artisan have both made waves with innovative business models and category-defining products.

Their decks break down how they convinced investors to bet big on them.

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Why This Matters

A great pitch deck isn’t just about design—it’s about storytelling, clarity, and proving you have a business worth betting on.

By studying these decks, you’ll see exactly what works (and what doesn’t). Whether you’re a founder preparing to raise or just a curious observer, this resource is a must-see.

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