Pitch Day Austin Spring 2025 - Open Call for Pitch Decks

Morrison Foerster, a global law firm with a robust startup and venture capital practice, is hosting its semiannual Pitch Day Austin in late April, where select technology and life sciences companies will have the opportunity to pitch to a panel of venture capital investors.

Prior to Pitch Day, MoFo will also offer company finalists coaching sessions to advise on pitch delivery and supporting materials.

To submit your pitch deck for consideration, please send a non-confidential deck (20 MB max., PDF preferred) and any relevant questions to PitchDayAustin@mofo.com by Friday, February 28, 2025.

Timeline (Exact Dates and Times are Subject to Change)

Participant Criteria and Guidelines

We are looking for technology and life sciences companies that are positioned for and actively seeking Seed or later financing rounds. You do not have to be a MoFo client to participate, and there is no fee if selected. Our main goal is to be a resource to the startup ecosystem and provide the opportunity for Texas-based startups to connect with investors.

Pitch Deck Guidelines

Please submit a non-confidential pitch deck (20 MB max., PDF preferred). Note that while these presentations are not subject to confidentiality agreements, they will not be shared with anyone outside of potential investors and organizers.

We recommend that you use the following outline for your pitch deck:

1. Problem – What unmet need does your company address?
2. Solution – How does your company's product/service fill this unmet need?
3. Market Potential – Target market, market segments, and potential market size/growth rate
4. Management Team – Senior management and quick overview of relevant experience
5. Go to Market Strategy – How you will go to market? (i.e. direct sales, channels, OEM, or other ways of reaching targeted customers)
6. Competition – Current or potential competitors and competitive outlook/dynamics of the relevant market
7. Financial Projections – Five-year forecast, including revenue and EBITDA
8. Funds Requested & Use of Proceeds – How much is your company raising, and how will funds be allocated?

Keep in mind that if your company is selected, you will have about four to seven minutes to present, with an additional two to three minutes set aside for investors to ask questions and provide feedback.