PreRound Guide for Startups

What is PreRound?

Goals of PreRound

How to Apply

With this guide you will learn how to...
1. Apply to participate
2. Prepare for the Audition

What is PreRound?

  • Watch a brief intro video for an overview.
  • PreRound® is a startup-investing game show that will stream in Fall 2023.
  • Three startups pitch on each episode
  • Viewers "invest" fictional currency PreMoney® via the Pre® app and compete to make the smartest PreInvestments.
  • Startups seek to showcase their products, acquire users, receive real-time feedback and validation, and catch the eye of investors watching the show.
  • Plus, viewers chat directly with startups through the Pre app, sharing thoughts and ratings

Goals of PreRound

  • Help startups showcase their products to their markets and investors.
  • Enable startups to receive real time market feedback and validation of their ideas.
  • Help startups prepare for their first round of funding.
  • Get people excited about the startups and what they are building.
  • Broaden participation in innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Democratize startup investing and create a more inclusive and impactful ecosystem for entrepreneurs, investors, and the broader public.

How To Apply

  • Submit a short application here
  • After submitting your application, you will receive an Audition Invite if you make the cut.
  • We will then set up a date for you to pitch online to the audition team. We recommend using the format below for your pitch deck.
  • You’ll be notified if selected to pitch on the show.
  • If selected, we team will schedule a time for the final pitch recording including the Q+A.

The Pitch Deck

  • Problem - What big issue are you tackling? Why should we care?
  • Solution - How are you fixing this? What makes your idea special?
  • Competition - Who else is in the game? Why are you different (and better!)?
  • Market - Who are your customers? How big is this opportunity?
  • Team - Who's behind the magic? Why are you folks the dream team?
  • Milestones - What have you done? What's next? And what do you need from the audience?

Note
Have additional slides ready that are part of the investor deck, for example, business/revenue model, go-to-market strategy, product roadmap. While you may choose to not use these slides for your main presentation, you may need them for the Q+A.

Any Questions? Reach out to us. We're here to help.