The Problem slide is the entry door for investors into your startup dynamics. We have analyzed the problem slide of top funded companies in across sectors like Fintech, SaaS, Climate tech and healthcare.
1. Woodoo | Raised: $31M | Year: 2023| Stage: Seed
The problem slide stands out with Strong research numbers, fewer words, and clear emphasis on need
Woodoo is a ClimateTech company that creates, patents, and manufactures innovative materials for the consumer, mobility, and building sectors. The startup’s fundamental technology substitutes bio-based fillers for lignin, a component of wood that varies depending on the type of wood and the end use case.
The Paris-based business has already formed alliances with major names in the fashion and luxury sectors, including Volkswagen Group, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co., Sephora, Hennessy, and more; automotive; and construction (Garnica). A second manufacturing facility, with a current production capacity of 14,000 square metres, was also recently opened by the company.
Woodoo has obtained $31 million in a combination of financing and equity. Purple Ventures and One Creation joined Lowercarbon Capital in leading the investment round. A non-dilutive portion of money in the form of grants and venture debt is added to the roughly two-thirds of fresh funding that is made up of stock.
Complete Woodoo pitch deck here
2. Catch | Raised: $12M | Year: 2021| Stage: Series A
The problem slide is crafted with Strong research, clear design and emphasis on need
Catch is the first and only personal payroll and benefits product for freelancers and self-employed workers. The company’s goal is to put people at the center of their own financial stability and security.
3. Remi | Raised: €1.2M | Year: 2021| Stage: Pre-Seed
The problem slide is reflects relatable problem, well validated market sentiments, clear design and emphasis on need
Remi enables remote and distributed teams connect easily. Remi centers on daily and weekly asynchronous team-building rituals. By forming habits through repeated interactions and nudges, teams can build culture in the same way that exercise builds muscle.
4. Passionfroot | Raised: €3M | Year: 2021| Stage: Pre-Seed
The problem slide is clean, presented with only 2 important facts that don’t make the slides bulky.
Passionfroot empowers creators to be “the independent companies of tomorrow.” Their no-code tool helps to sell productized services, save time, and consolidate workflows.
5. WonderFi | Raised: $5.6M | Year: 2021| Stage: Series A
The problem slide is crafted with Strong research, clear design and emphasis on need.
WonderFi is a technology company that is providing individuals with better access to financial services through DeFi. WonderFi is funded by 10 investors. Alameda Research and Canaccord Genuity Group are the most recent investors.
So what makes a good Problem Slide
From the above analysis, 3 worth noting points are
- Strong Market Data presented with key statistics
- Minimal texts
- Minimal Design would be the icing on the cake.