Assignment : New Venture Pitch Assessment
Task:
This assignment requires you to (see A and B):
- Submit six (6) Investor Pitch Assessment Sheetsby reviewing your choice of the new venture pitches from each of the following websites and complete and (2 from each website i.e. 3 x 2). The Investor Pitch Assessment Sheet is available here: Assign 1 Pitch Assessment Sheet.docx,
The pitches can be found here:
- Website 1: SLUSH
com/watch?v=eL_SSM-xeMs&t=238s (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - Website 2: Polar Bear Pitching
com/watch?v=P6SlgE-cATA&list=PLDhLRezx0a-S4MvzRMejsL0YPUzOhzIfQ(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - Website 3: StartUp100 Pitch Competition –
com/watch?v=oQVsxnPNxSw(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. - Answer the two questions:
Question 1: A sophisticated venture investor is a high net worth individual who is knowledgeable and experienced in weighing the risks and opportunities in a new venture investment proposition. Based upon supporting research and your assessment of the six (6) investor pitches you have chosen to review, in your view, what comprises a great pitch for a sophisticated investor? Detail what you believe the content should be and recommend an ideal format and/or style of presentation. All supporting research should be cited and referenced.
Question 2: Is it misguided to assume that a feasibility study for an opportunity is sufficient to prepare an investor pitch? Explain why you consider this perception is correct or incorrect. If you consider a feasibility study is inadequate, what else to you deem is required to be prepared to pitch for investment to a sophisticated investor?
