Short answer
Export a clean PDF, compress it, verify slide order, remove internal appendix pages when needed, and use a filename investors can recognize.
Startup Pitch Deck PDF Prep for Investor Emails
Export a clean PDF, compress it, verify slide order, remove internal appendix pages when needed, and use a filename investors can recognize.
Why it matters
- Compress before emailing
- Check slide order and appendix pages
- Use a clear company and date file name
What to know
A heavy deck creates friction before the investor even reads the first slide.
Pitch decks should be reviewed as recipient files, not only as editable slide decks on the founder's machine.
The final PDF should avoid speaker notes, internal comments, and draft-only slides unless intentionally included.