Presentation/Meeting Preparation
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Meeting type: Investor Pitch
Topic/Date: Renewable Energy Startup Pitch – October 15
Role: Founder & CEO
Main Objective: Secure $2M seed funding
Attendees: Venture capital investors
Key Talking Points (Prioritized)
Market Opportunity – $200B+ renewable energy sector with 15% annual growth.
Problem & Solution – Rising energy costs & climate mandates → our solar storage technology reduces costs by 30%.
Unique Advantage – Patented battery management system with 20% higher efficiency vs competitors.
Traction – 3 pilot projects completed, $500k in signed LOIs from utility partners.
Business Model – Hardware + recurring SaaS revenue for monitoring platform.
Financials – Projected $5M revenue in Year 3, positive EBITDA by Year 4.
Funding Ask & Use of Funds – $2M to expand production, accelerate sales, and secure certifications.
Team Strength – Ex-Tesla engineer, ex-McKinsey strategist, and energy policy advisor.
- Likely Questions from Investors
How big is your addressable market, really?
What prevents competitors from copying your technology?
What’s your customer acquisition strategy?
How soon will you be profitable?
What risks could derail your growth?
Why are you the right team to lead this?
- Data-Driven Responses
Market Size: “Our TAM is $200B, but we’re initially targeting a $12B segment—mid-sized utilities and industrial facilities. Even a 1% share equals $120M in annual revenue.”
Defensibility: “We’ve filed 3 patents on our battery management algorithms and secured exclusive supply agreements with two manufacturers. This creates a high barrier to entry.”
Customer Acquisition: “We use a B2B sales strategy with channel partners. Pilots with three utilities cut their storage costs by 28%, leading to $500k in signed LOIs.”
Profitability Timeline: “Based on conservative assumptions, we reach cash-flow positive in Year 3 with $5M revenue and 60% gross margins.”
Risk Mitigation: “Supply chain risk is minimized with dual sourcing; regulatory risk is mitigated since our system already meets 80% of EU/US compliance standards.”
Team Strength: “Our team blends deep technical, strategic, and policy expertise. I led a $50M clean-tech rollout at Tesla, while my co-founder scaled two energy startups to acquisition.”
- Closing Impact
"We stand at the intersection of climate urgency and market demand. Our solution not only cuts costs but accelerates the clean energy transition. With your support, we can capture this market, scale rapidly, and build a company that delivers both profit and impact. Together, we can power the future."