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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 7 MIN

Why More Startups Are Ditching Pitch Decks for Data Rooms

from The Series A Show with Fexingo: Early-Stage Funding, Pitch Decks, and Startup Milestones · host Fexingo

In this episode of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna explore a growing trend in early-stage fundraising: startups raising capital without a pitch deck. They break down why data rooms are becoming the new norm, how investors like those behind recent $250 million climate funds prefer raw data over slick slides, and what this means for founders preparing for their next round. Using real examples from recent raises and a shout-out to the ex-Meta CTO's new climate fund, they discuss the shift toward transparency and efficiency in venture capital. Key takeaways: how to build a compelling data room, what metrics matter most, and when a pitch deck still wins. #PitchDeck #DataRoom #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #SeriesA #Fundraising #Business #Technology #StartupTips #InvestorRelations #ClimateTech #Meta #CTO #Transparency #FounderAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheSeriesAShow Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode of The Series A Show, Lucas and Luna explore a growing trend in early-stage fundraising: startups raising capital without a pitch deck. They break down why data rooms are becoming the new norm, how investors like those behind recent $250 million climate funds prefer raw data over slick slides, and what this means for founders preparing for their next round. Using real examples from recent raises and a shout-out to the ex-Meta CTO's new climate fund, they discuss the shift toward transparency and efficiency in venture capital. Key takeaways: how to build a compelling data room, what metrics matter most, and when a pitch deck still wins. #PitchDeck #DataRoom #StartupFunding #VentureCapital #SeriesA #Fundraising #Business #Technology #StartupTips #InvestorRelations #ClimateTech #Meta #CTO #Transparency #FounderAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheSeriesAShow Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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