Andy Sparks, in collaboration with Joshua Levy, announced the development of “The Open Guide to Startup Fundraising.” As they work on the comprehensive guide, Sparks decided to share some valuable resources along the way for founders in immediate need. The guide benefits from community contributions, and Sparks, seeking assistance, tweeted a list of noteworthy pitch decks he had collected. This led to the compilation of a list of actual fundraising pitch decks from various startups, providing founders with reference materials to aid them in constructing their own pitch decks. The list includes pitch decks from well-known companies like Airbnb, BuzzFeed, Uber, YouTube, and others, spanning different funding rounds and years.

The shared resource aims to assist founders in understanding the structure and content of successful pitch decks, offering insights into the fundraising journeys of these companies. Each entry in the list specifies the year, funding round, and a link to the respective pitch deck, providing a valuable repository for startup entrepreneurs navigating the fundraising landscape.

This initiative aligns with the collaborative nature of the startup community, where founders can learn from each other’s experiences and best practices, contributing to the collective knowledge base of startup fundraising.