Supercharge your Fundraising Journey

What Investors Actually Want: Lessons from Billion-Dollar Pitch Decks

Raising your first cheque? Learn from billion-dollar pitch decks that actually worked

Two seasoned VCs will dissect the actual pitch decks from Airbnb, Canva, and other unicorns that raised over $40 billion combined. See what made these first-time founders irresistible to investors—and the critical mistakes in "failed" versions of the same decks. Get insider commentary on what really moves the needle in early-stage fundraising.

🎁 Registrants will get access to a Free AI Fundraising Kit which includes; 40 Unicorn Pitch Decks that raised >USD$40BN (including likes of Canva/ AirBnB/ FourSquare/Facebook etc.), Pitch Deck Templates, a database of investors, and much more!

11 September 2025 (Wednesday) | 2.30PM (SGT) 11.30AM (IST) 4PM (AEST)

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About the Session

Ever wondered what made certain pitch decks so compelling that they launched multi-billion dollar companies? Or how first-time founders convinced investors to back ideas that seemed "impossible" at the time?

This exclusive webinar features two seasoned VCs from Plug and Play and Transfong who will take you behind the scenes of legendary pitch decks—the ones that raised over $40 billion combined. You'll see the actual slides, hear the real stories, and understand exactly why these first-time founders succeeded where thousands of others failed.

But here's what makes this session truly unique: our VCs won't just show you the winners. They'll also reveal the "before" versions—the early drafts that would have been rejected—and explain precisely what changes turned a "no" into a "yes." This is your chance to learn from both the triumphs and near-misses of startup history's biggest success stories.

Key Takeaways

The deck analysis - including both the winning versions and rejected drafts
VC psychology - the insider perspective on what investors actually think
Winning patterns - the proven frameworks and positioning strategies

Webinar Agenda

5 minutes: Welcome & introductions from Fasil

10 minutes: Fireside chat with two VCs on what makes a pitch deck compelling?

15 minutes: Pitch Deck Teardown #1 by PlugnPlay

15 minutes: Pitch Deck Teardown #2 by Transfong

10 minutes: Q&A

What's Inside the Free AI Fundraising Kit? 🎁

This comprehensive starter kit includes the following freebies:

HubSpot's Fundraising Replicator Tool (step by step instructions on how to leverage this free tool!)
40 Unicorn Pitch Decks Templates that raised >USD$40BN dollars 🦄 (two of the pitch decks here will be used for the webinar)
A database of 250+ VCs ready to invest
Pitch Deck Templates
Fundraising Playbook

How can you access the Free AI Fundraising Kit?

Step 1 : Simply sign up to the HubSpot for Startups program here (no purchase required).

Step 2 : Fill out the registration form below. You will receive an email with instructions on how to access the Free AI Fundraising Kit.

Meet the Speakers

Jay Teo, Ventures Manager, Transfong

Jay is a ventures and community leader, focusing on driving tech adoption and cross-border innovation. Previously an investor with global early stage venture capital firm Antler investing in Southeast Asia and launching their inaugural AI accelerator, he is currently a Ventures Manager at Transfong Ventures, supporting international expansion for tech businesses across Singapore and China through government-backed hubs. Beyond supporting the startup ecosystem at large, he is also the Singapore City Lead for Build Club, APAC’s largest AI learning platform, leading partnerships and community building to reprogram learning AI for the majority. With proven experience spanning verticals, functions and geographies, Jay brings a unique perspective on scaling innovation and empowering founders from the ground up.

James Conde, Ventures, Plug and Play

James Conde is part of the Ventures Team at Plug and Play Tech Center, the venture capital arm of Plug and Play and the world’s largest open innovation platform with over 2,500 investments globally. He manages a portfolio of ~100 startups, supporting fundraising, corporate relations, investor engagement, and strategic partnerships. He also leads ecosystem development and regional initiatives that drive innovation and growth across APAC. With experience in early-stage investing and fintech-focused funds, James combines analytical rigor with hands-on expertise to scale emerging startups across the region.

M Fasil, Portfolio & Investments, Kerala Startup Mission

With over eight years at Kerala Startup Mission, Fasil has spearheaded incubation, investment, and ecosystem development initiatives across India. He is currently manage a ₹300 crore Fund of Funds program, facilitating 20–30 startup deals annually from pre-seed to Series A. Previously, he led UNDP-backed acceleration programs, forged partnerships with global players like Google for Startups and HubSpot, and built strong founder and investor networks. Their work focuses on scaling startups, mentoring entrepreneurs, and strengthening India’s innovation landscape.

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