When raising venture capital, you'll need more than one version of a pitch deck. Each version will go into a different level of detail about your startup. For example, the teaser deck will include just the basic information, and the meeting deck won't be understandable without narration. Click here for more BI Prime stories. A startup's pitch deck plays a major role in the fundraising process. The deck is your chance to communicate the basics, like who's on the team and which problem you're trying to solve. It's also an opportunity to show that you're thoughtful and an effective salesperson.