Do I need to build my pitch template before sending messages to investors?

Can I send messages to investors without building a pitch?

Yes — It’s strongly recommended to upload your pitch template or deck before outreach. To get the most out of Startups.com’s investor matching and outreach features, you should build and upload your pitch deck or a pitch-equivalent document before sending messages. This allows the platform to generate email templates, match you with investors effectively, and ensure your initial outreach is coherent and compelling.

The platform lets you upload your pitch deck or a similar document (PDF, PPT, DOC, TXT) and uses AI to generate outreach templates and match you with relevant investors.  Without it, the system can’t create templates tailored to your startup, which may reduce investor interest and response rates.