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What Investors Want to See and Hear

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Why this course?

We’ve witnessed many pitches and spoken with many investors. We can help you to focus not so much on what you say (though that too needs careful construction and consideration) as to how you say it. Even to the order in which you say it, making it compelling.

 

You may only get one shot, make it truly count.

Vital Presentation Skills for Investor Pitches

Master the art of pitching to Investors  

Learn what Investors want

Give yourself a huge advantage by getting it right, first time

Course Overview
You’ll have spent a lot of careful time crafting your pitch deck ... but now what? The ability to present that deck confidently and compellingly, in person or online to investors is very likely to make the difference between securing crucial funding and missing out on pivotal opportunities. People invest in people, not in smart graphics. What you have to say, as well as how you say it, is going to decide how they react.​

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Course content

  • Understanding your audience

  • Crafting compelling narratives

  • Data storytelling

  • Verbal and non verbal communication

  • Handling questions and objections​​

Course Aims
Our approach combines the proven science of effective communication with the art of storytelling, empowering participants to deliver investor pitches that are clear, persuasive, and memorable. Whether you are pitching a startup, leading an established business through a funding round, or preparing for your first encounter with venture capitalists, our course will equip you with the knowledge, tools and confidence needed to seal the deal.

Learning outcomes​

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand investor psychology and expectations to tailor presentations accordingly.

  • Develop a concise, persuasive presentation style

  • Ability to deliver your pitch ensuring it conveys vision, business rationale, and value proposition.

  • Deliver engaging, data-driven presentations that highlight key metrics and growth and reward potential.

  • Project executive presence and credibility, both in person and virtually

  • Handle challenging questions and objections with poise and authority.

  • Benefit from feedback and self-assessment techniques for continuous improvement.​​

You'll receive constructive, real-time feedback tailored to your pitch and personal style — from both trainer and your peers — in a supportive environment.

 

This session is where transformation happens: theory meets practice, and skills become habits.

Register your interest
Additional dates and locations will be confirmed in due course. Please register your interest to receive timely updates.

Location: London & Cambridge

Time: 10am - 4pm 

Lunch provided

Booking Terms & Conditions

Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for entrepreneurs, startups, business leaders, and professionals who need to present their ideas to investors, venture capitalists, or financial stakeholders. Whether you're preparing for your first investor pitch or looking to enhance your existing presentation skills, this program will equip you with the tools to communicate your vision convincingly.

Meet the Trainer

Your trainer, Colin McLean, worked for over 20 years in the UK’s financial centre, the City of London. In 2004 set up his own presentation skills training business.

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His approach is based on a lifetime of being in front of audiences, of many different types. To him the most interesting and rewarding part of his business comes from clearly detailing what audiences like and what they dislike.

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