The Pitch Recycler

VC and angel investor pitch rehabilitation

 

Are you having trouble convincing the “money people” that your
startup would make an excellent investment?

Are angels and/or VCs just “not getting” your business model?

Are you convinced your product is the next big thing but cannot get
beyond, “That’s interesting. Keep us posted.”?

Were you successful raising smaller amounts of money from less sophisticated investors, but are having trouble with your current larger capital raise?

If so, your investment pitch could be the problem.

Our consultancy is focused on helping companies get beyond these challenges. We identify and help fix problems with your investment pitch. With the right pitch, you are far more likely to raise the capital you need to grow your business and be successful.

“Adam [Rentschler] was a godsend. Yesterday I won the Bard Center for Entrepreneurship Business Plan Contest in Denver. His advice in preparing for the final presentation was spot on, and he helped me shape up a pitch that put us over the top against competition way more seasoned than I am. Adam is a quick study, and clearly a master at understanding how to value and package business ideas. He's also a pretty darn nice guy, and has infectious energy and enthusiasm. Adam is clearly doing what he's wired to do.” -- Justin, June 11, 2009

Who is this for?

Our Pitch Recycler service is for companies seeking a professional investment from either a venture capital syndicate, or sophisticated angel investors. (We do not get involved with companies raising money from friends and family.)

Ideally, you have pitched your company several times. You are confident your business can be a success, but your story is yet to land a term sheet.

The investors have given you a little bit of feedback, but not enough to make meaningful strategic changes to the business.

If this describes your fundraising experience, we would like to hear from you.


The Pitch Recycler Process

  1. ๏We offer a free one hour evaluation of your current pitch, either in person or over the phone. If your idea, technology or team are un-fundable, we will tell you why. You don’t spend a dime.

  2. ๏If you decide to engage, we work on a retainer basis in chunks of $1,000. (Contact us for engagement details.)

  3. ๏We understand your consulting budget is probably $0, so we do our part to keep costs as low as possible. We stick to areas where our expertise is worth the money; we ask your team to handle time consuming chores like market research and content creation.

  4. ๏You can expect us to ask you questions that will make you squirm. We will be tough on you, your strategy and your concept’s relevance. We believe the more rigorous your pitch preparation, the better.

  5. ๏After revising your pitch with us, you get back in front of investors. We will have at least one additional follow up meeting after you start using your new pitch. This is, after all, an iterative process.

  6. ๏Some companies need quite a bit of help with their strategy and their pitch. Where it makes sense, we will engage as a part-time member of your team. 


© 2009, Rentschler Consulting, LLC