25 Pitch Deck Prompts for AI Slide Tools (2026)

These 25 pitch deck prompts are copy-pasteable, tested across 2Slides, Gamma, Plus AI, ChatGPT, and Claude, and cover every slide a founder needs for a seed-to-Series-B pitch. Each prompt includes placeholder variables ([COMPANY], [MARKET], [METRIC]) you fill in before pasting — and specifies the exact output format so the AI doesn't drift into generic business-speak. Prompts are organized by deck section: hero slide, problem framing, solution, market size, traction, business model, team, ask. Use these as a base library; copy the one you need, fill placeholders, and paste into your AI tool. The best AI pitch deck in 60 seconds starts with a prompt specific enough that the AI can't guess wrong. Every prompt below has been stress-tested against real fundraising decks that closed rounds between $500K seed checks and $25M Series B commitments. Treat them as scaffolding, not scripture — the placeholders are where your specificity earns the round.

How to Use These Prompts

1. Copy the prompt that matches the slide you need (each is in a fenced code block).
2. Fill the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specifics — company name, metric, market, competitor, etc. The more specific you are, the less the AI generalizes.
3. Paste into your AI slide tool (2Slides, Gamma, Plus AI) or a chat model (ChatGPT, Claude, DeepSeek) and review the output for factual accuracy before it hits an investor's inbox.

For more foundational prompting patterns, see our guide on 10 AI prompt templates for perfect presentation slides.

Hero / Title Slide Prompts (5)

The hero slide has one job: make the investor want to read slide 2. Keep it tight, declarative, and category-clear.

1. One-Line Positioning Hero

Create a pitch deck title slide for [COMPANY], a [CATEGORY] company that helps [ICP] achieve [OUTCOME]. Output format: company name (largest), a single 8-12 word tagline (medium weight, sentence case), and a one-line subtitle stating the funding stage ([STAGE]) and round size ([AMOUNT]). No bullets, no paragraphs, no stock imagery descriptions. Return only the three text elements in order.

2. Category-Creation Hero

Write a title slide for [COMPANY] that positions us as the first [NEW CATEGORY NAME] for [SEGMENT]. Output: (1) company name, (2) one-sentence category definition under 15 words, (3) a credibility line referencing [TRACTION METRIC] or [NOTABLE CUSTOMER]. Avoid jargon words: "platform," "solution," "synergy," "ecosystem."

3. Analogy Hero ("X for Y")

Generate a title slide for [COMPANY] using the "[FAMOUS COMPANY] for [NEW MARKET]" analogy format. Output: company name, the analogy line (one sentence, max 10 words), and a second line explaining the concrete mechanism in plain language. Do not use "revolutionary," "disruptive," or "game-changing."

4. Metric-First Hero

Write a hero slide for [COMPANY] that leads with our most impressive traction metric: [METRIC]. Output format: the metric as the largest element on the slide, followed by a one-line explanation of what the metric represents, then company name and tagline at the bottom. Metric should feel inevitable, not boastful.

5. Mission-Led Hero

Create a title slide for [COMPANY] (stage: [STAGE]) that opens with our mission statement: [MISSION]. Output: mission line in 12-18 words at the top, company name in the center, and a single tagline describing what we build at the bottom. Tone: confident, declarative, no hedging words like "aims to" or "hopes to."

Problem + Solution Prompts (5)

Investors fund problems, not features. These prompts force the AI to articulate pain concretely before pitching the fix.

6. Quantified Problem Slide

Write a pitch deck problem slide for [COMPANY]. The problem: [ONE-SENTENCE PROBLEM]. Output three bullets, each structured as "Pain point — quantified cost." Each bullet must cite a dollar amount, time cost, or percentage. Example shape: "Sales reps spend 14 hours/week on CRM data entry — $47K/year in lost selling time per rep." No generic phrases like "inefficient" or "time-consuming" without numbers.

7. Before/After Problem Framing

Create a problem slide showing the status quo for [TARGET USER] today. Output format: left column titled "Today" with three specific workflow pain points (concrete actions, not abstractions), right column titled "Missing" showing what they can't currently do. Keep each bullet under 12 words. Use verbs, not adjectives.

8. Solution Slide with Mechanism

Write a solution slide for [COMPANY] that explains HOW we solve [PROBLEM], not just WHAT we do. Output: one-sentence solution statement, followed by three bullets each describing a specific mechanism (the actual technical or workflow reason our product works). Avoid marketing language. An engineer should be able to read the bullets and nod.

9. Product Demo Slide

Generate a product slide for [COMPANY] showing our core user journey in three steps. Output: step 1 label + one-line description, step 2 label + description, step 3 label + description. Each step should describe a user action and the resulting outcome. Include a caption under the steps with the measurable end result (e.g., "Report generated in 4 minutes vs 3 hours").

10. "Why Now" Slide

Create a "Why Now" slide for [COMPANY] operating in [MARKET]. Output three tailwinds that make this the right moment: (1) a technology shift, (2) a behavioral/market shift, (3) a regulatory or economic shift. Each tailwind is one bold headline plus a one-sentence proof point with a source or stat. Avoid generic "AI is hot right now" framing — be specific about which capability unlock matters.

Market Size + Traction Prompts (5)

This section is where decks either earn credibility or lose it. Precision beats enthusiasm.

11. TAM/SAM/SOM Slide

Build a market size slide for [COMPANY] targeting [MARKET]. Output: three nested boxes or concentric circles labeled TAM, SAM, SOM with a dollar figure and a one-line derivation for each. TAM = total global spend on [CATEGORY]. SAM = portion we can address with current product. SOM = realistic 3-year capture. Each number must include the calculation method (bottom-up preferred: users × ACV).

12. Bottom-Up Market Math

Write a market sizing slide using bottom-up math for [COMPANY]. Output format: "[X] companies in [SEGMENT] × [Y] users per company × $[Z] ACV = $[TOTAL] SAM." Below the equation, show the data source for each variable in smaller text. No top-down "1% of a $50B market" framing — investors discount that to zero.

13. Traction Slide with Growth Curve

Create a traction slide for [COMPANY]. Current metrics: [REVENUE/USERS/GMV] growing at [GROWTH RATE]. Output: one hero number (the most impressive metric) at the top, a growth chart description showing [TIMEFRAME] of monthly data, and three supporting metrics underneath (e.g., NRR, logos added, average deal size). Label the chart axes. No vanity metrics — only numbers that tie to revenue or retention.

14. Logo Slide / Customer Proof

Write a customer proof slide for [COMPANY]. Output: headline "Trusted by teams at [BRAND CATEGORY]," a grid description for 8-12 logos (group by segment if diverse), and three short customer quote blocks. Each quote must be (1) attributed by name and title, (2) reference a specific outcome, (3) under 25 words. Avoid quotes that say "great product" without a metric.

15. Retention / Cohort Slide

Generate a retention slide for [COMPANY]. Output: a cohort retention curve description showing month 1, month 3, month 6, month 12 retention rates for [METRIC]. Include net revenue retention ([NRR]%) as a hero stat, and one sentence explaining why retention looks the way it does (usage pattern, expansion motion, etc.). If retention exceeds 100%, call that out explicitly.

Business Model + Financials Prompts (5)

How you make money and how durable that money is. For deeper financial framing, see our walkthrough on how to create a business plan presentation with AI.

16. Business Model Slide

Write a business model slide for [COMPANY]. Output: pricing model ([SEATS/USAGE/TIERED]), average contract value ($[ACV]), sales motion ([PLG/INSIDE SALES/ENTERPRISE]), and gross margin ([%]). Format as four labeled rows with a one-line explanation each. Include a one-sentence footer on expansion revenue mechanics (upsell, cross-sell, seat growth).

17. Unit Economics Slide

Create a unit economics slide for [COMPANY]. Output: CAC = $[X], LTV = $[Y], LTV/CAC ratio = [Z], payback period = [N] months, gross margin = [%]. Present as a clean table. Below the table, add one sentence explaining the current blended CAC payback and one sentence on how unit economics improve with scale.

18. Go-to-Market Slide

Write a GTM slide for [COMPANY] at [STAGE]. Output: primary channel ([CHANNEL]) with current CAC and volume, secondary channel with same metrics, and one sentence on what we're testing next quarter. Include a one-line ICP definition at the top (firmographic + trigger event). Avoid listing every possible channel — focus on the 1-2 that are actually working.

19. Financial Projections Slide

Generate a financial projections slide for [COMPANY]. Current ARR: $[X]. Output a three-year projection table with columns for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and rows for ARR, gross margin, burn, and headcount. Growth assumptions must be defensible — cite the driver (pipeline coverage, sales capacity, expansion math). Include a footer noting key assumptions in plain language.

20. Competitive Landscape Slide

Create a competitive slide for [COMPANY] in [CATEGORY]. Output: a 2x2 matrix with axes [AXIS 1] and [AXIS 2], placing [COMPANY] in the upper-right quadrant and naming 4-6 real competitors (not generic "legacy incumbents") in other quadrants. Below the matrix, write two sentences on our unique wedge — what we do that no competitor can copy within 18 months.

Team + Ask Prompts (5)

The team slide answers "why you?" The ask slide answers "what next?" Both deserve precision.

21. Founding Team Slide

Write a team slide for [COMPANY]. Founders: [NAMES + ROLES]. Output: for each founder, include name, title, one relevant prior credential (company, role, outcome), and one sentence of domain expertise specific to [PROBLEM SPACE]. Do not list every job title — pick the one that earns credibility for this specific company. Add a footer line on total team size and key hires in the last 6 months.

22. Advisor / Board Slide

Generate an advisors slide for [COMPANY]. Advisors: [LIST]. Output: for each advisor, name, current role, and a one-line explanation of why they help us specifically (not "strategic advisor" — the concrete domain they unlock). Group by category if helpful: technical, commercial, regulatory. Maximum 6 advisors — more dilutes signal.

23. The Ask Slide

Create an "Ask" slide for [COMPANY]. We are raising $[AMOUNT] at [STAGE]. Output: round size (hero number), round structure ([PRICED/SAFE]), runway this buys ([N] months), and a four-bullet use-of-funds breakdown with approximate percentages (engineering, GTM, operations, reserve). Each bullet must tie to a specific milestone the capital unlocks.

24. Milestones Slide

Write a milestones slide for [COMPANY] showing what $[ROUND SIZE] unlocks. Output: a timeline with four quarters (Q1 through Q4 post-raise), each quarter listing one product milestone, one GTM milestone, and one measurable outcome. End-of-year state should clearly justify the next round at a step-up valuation. Use verbs: "ship," "close," "launch," "hire" — not "explore" or "evaluate."

25. Vision / Closing Slide

Generate a closing vision slide for [COMPANY]. Output: a single sentence describing the 10-year vision (what the world looks like if we win), the company name and logo, and contact info for the founder (email only, no phone). Tone: ambitious but concrete. Avoid "changing the world" unless you can describe the specific change in one clause.

Pro Tips for Modifying These Prompts

1. Stack constraints. Add "No em-dashes, no bullet points over 15 words, no adjectives without data" to any prompt. Constraints force the AI to choose its words instead of filling space.
2. Feed it real numbers. Prompts with actual metrics ([ACV: $42K]) produce slides 3-4x more specific than prompts with placeholders left in. Never ship a deck with a bracket still in it.
3. Ask for the anti-pattern. Append "Tell me what's wrong with this slide before finalizing it" — most models will critique their own output if asked, catching generic phrasing before you do.
4. Iterate on voice. Run the first output, then paste it back with "Rewrite this in the voice of a founder, not a consultant — cut hedging language and make every claim falsifiable."
5. Use tool-specific syntax. 2Slides and Gamma accept Markdown headings (##) as slide breaks. Prefix each prompt with "Use ## for each slide title and --- for slide breaks" when generating multi-slide output.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these prompts work with 2Slides, Gamma, and Plus AI the same way? Mostly yes. 2Slides and Gamma both accept natural-language prompts and render complete decks; Plus AI works best when you paste prompts into Google Slides or PowerPoint via its add-in. For raw slide structure, prompts are portable. For layout and visual polish, each tool applies its own design system on top. For a deeper comparison of AI deck quality, read our analysis on whether AI can make professional pitch decks.

Should I paste all 25 prompts into one mega-prompt? No. Generate one slide at a time for the first draft. You get higher-quality output per slide and easier iteration. Once you've locked the structure, combine your chosen prompts into a single deck-generation prompt for the final pass.

How specific should the placeholder values be? As specific as your honest data allows. "[ACV: $42,180 blended]" beats "[ACV: around $40K]" — the AI infers precision from your input and matches it in output. Vague inputs produce vague slides.

Can I use these prompts for non-pitch decks (sales, board, internal)? The problem, solution, traction, and business-model prompts translate directly to sales decks. Swap "investor" framing for "buyer" framing. Board decks use the traction, financials, and milestones prompts almost verbatim. The hero and ask prompts are pitch-specific.

What if the AI output still feels generic after using a prompt? Generic output usually means insufficient input specificity. Add a constraint line: "Do not use the words: platform, solution, leverage, seamless, innovative, cutting-edge, best-in-class." Then regenerate. If the output is still flat, feed the model a paragraph from a founder interview or a customer call transcript and ask it to match that voice.

The Takeaway

The difference between a pitch deck that closes a round and one that gets ghosted is rarely the design — it's the specificity. Every prompt in this library is engineered to force the AI away from generic business-speak and toward quantified, falsifiable claims. Placeholders aren't decoration; they're the contract you sign with the model. Fill them with real data and the output tightens; leave them vague and you get a deck that sounds like every other deck in the inbox.

Treat this as a starting library, not a finishing one. The best fundraising decks go through 15-20 revisions, and AI tools are best at generating the first eight of those fast. Use these prompts to skip the blank-page problem, then bring your own judgment — what to cut, what to reorder, what to say that no model could guess. That's still your job. But getting to draft one in an afternoon instead of a weekend is what separates founders who raise in four weeks from those who raise in four months.

Paste any of these prompts into 2Slides and get a finished pitch deck slide in under 30 seconds.