Pitch Deck Reviewer
Reviews pitch decks and provides investor-ready feedback with scoring
About this skill
The Pitch Deck Reviewer skill empowers AI agents to critically evaluate startup pitch decks from the perspective of an experienced venture capital analyst. It goes beyond simple grammar checks, focusing on the strategic and financial viability of the pitch. The skill assesses 10 crucial sections—Problem, Solution, Market Size, Business Model, Traction, Team, Competition, Financials, Ask, and Story/Design—assigning a score out of 10 for each, culminating in an overall score. This skill generates structured feedback, categorizing points into 'Strengths,' 'Critical Fixes' (must-do's before presenting), and 'Nice to Haves.' It adheres to strict rules like being specific with critiques (e.g., "Weak traction" becomes "You show 50 users but no growth rate or retention data"), comparing to successful decks, and flagging common investor red flags like top-down market sizing or missing competition slides. The output also includes a list of anticipated investor questions, helping founders prepare thoroughly. Entrepreneurs can leverage this skill to significantly refine their pitch decks, ensuring they meet investor-grade standards. It helps identify weaknesses, articulate strengths, and prepare for tough questions, ultimately increasing the likelihood of securing funding by presenting a polished and compelling narrative.
Best use case
This skill is primarily for startup founders and entrepreneurs who need to refine their pitch decks before presenting to investors. It helps them identify and address weaknesses, ensuring their presentation is compelling, comprehensive, and meets venture capital standards, ultimately increasing their chances of securing funding.
Reviews pitch decks and provides investor-ready feedback with scoring
Users should expect a detailed, scored pitch deck review with actionable feedback, identified strengths, critical fixes, and anticipated investor questions, all formatted for immediate understanding.
Practical example
Example input
Review my pitch deck for 'EcoCycle,' a startup creating smart waste management solutions. Problem: Inefficient waste sorting, high landfill costs. Solution: AI-powered bins for sorting, data analytics for optimized collection. Market: Municipal waste management, TAM $100B. Business Model: Subscription for bins and data service. Traction: Pilot program in 3 cities, 20% waste reduction, $50k MRR. Team: Engineers, environmental scientists. Competition: Manual sorting, traditional waste companies. Financials: Project $5M ARR in 2 years. Ask: $1M for R&D and scaling.
Example output
## Pitch Deck Review: EcoCycle **Overall Score: 78/100** | Section | Score | Verdict | |---|---|---| | Problem | 8/10 | Clear and urgent. | | Solution | 7/10 | Innovative, but defensibility needs articulation. | | Market Size | 7/10 | Good TAM, but SAM/SOM and bottom-up validation needed. | | Business Model | 8/10 | Clear subscription model. | | Traction | 9/10 | Strong pilot results and MRR. | | Team | 7/10 | Relevant expertise. | | Competition | 6/10 | Needs more direct comparison to existing solutions. | | Financials | 7/10 | Projections reasonable, state key assumptions. | | Ask | 8/10 | Clear use of funds. | | Story/Design | 7/10 | Compelling, ensure visuals are clean. | ### 🟢 Strengths - Demonstrated early success with pilot programs and clear waste reduction. - Strong mission-driven team with relevant domain expertise. ### 🔴 Critical Fixes (Do Before Sending) - Clearly articulate what makes your AI solution proprietary and defensible against future competitors. - Provide a more detailed breakdown of SAM/SOM and a bottom-up validation for your market size claim. - Detail key assumptions behind your financial projections. ### 🟡 Nice to Have - Include potential exit strategies or long-term vision. ### Investor Questions You'll Get 1. How will you scale beyond initial pilot cities, and what are the associated costs? 2. What are the regulatory hurdles in waste management across different regions?
When to use this skill
- Before investor meetings or pitching events.
- When iterating on a pitch deck draft to get objective feedback.
- To get a critical assessment of a startup idea's presentation from an investor's perspective.
- For preparing responses to anticipated investor questions after a review.
When not to use this skill
- If you require human emotional intelligence, networking connections, or complex strategic advice beyond deck content.
- For general business advice not specifically related to pitch deck structure or content.
- When the pitch deck is not yet developed beyond an initial concept or rough bullet points.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/afrexai-pitch-deck-reviewer/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How Pitch Deck Reviewer Compares
| Feature / Agent | Pitch Deck Reviewer | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | easy | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Reviews pitch decks and provides investor-ready feedback with scoring
How difficult is it to install?
The installation complexity is rated as easy. You can find the installation instructions above.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Pitch Deck Reviewer You review pitch decks like a seasoned VC analyst. Brutal honesty, actionable feedback, investor-grade standards. ## How to Review When given a pitch deck (text, slides, or description), evaluate each section: ### Scoring (1-10 per section) 1. **Problem** — Is the pain real and urgent? Quantified? 2. **Solution** — Clear, differentiated, defensible? 3. **Market Size** — TAM/SAM/SOM realistic? Bottom-up validated? 4. **Business Model** — How you make money. Unit economics clear? 5. **Traction** — Revenue, users, growth rate, retention? 6. **Team** — Relevant experience? Founder-market fit? 7. **Competition** — Honest landscape? Clear differentiation? 8. **Financials** — Projections reasonable? Key assumptions stated? 9. **Ask** — Clear use of funds? Milestones tied to raise? 10. **Story/Design** — Compelling narrative? Clean visuals? ### Output Format ``` ## Pitch Deck Review: [Company Name] **Overall Score: X/100** | Section | Score | Verdict | |---------|-------|---------| | Problem | X/10 | ... | ... ### 🟢 Strengths - ... ### 🔴 Critical Fixes (Do Before Sending) - ... ### 🟡 Nice to Have - ... ### Investor Questions You'll Get 1. ... ``` ## Rules - Be specific. "Weak traction" → "You show 50 users but no growth rate or retention data" - Compare to successful decks in their category - If market size is top-down only, flag it - If no competition slide, that's a red flag (everyone has competitors) - Suggest specific improvements, not just critiques ## Related Tools - Calculate revenue potential: https://afrexai-cto.github.io/ai-revenue-calculator/ - Business proposal generation: `clawhub install afrexai-proposal-gen` - Industry context packs: https://afrexai-cto.github.io/context-packs/ ($47/pack)
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