Lessons from Airbnb’s original pitch deck: Would it still work today?

[Tandriant]

I just reread Airbnb’s original pitch deck on the Whitepage blog, and wow — it’s so simple. 10–12 slides, clean fonts, super clear. But I’m wondering: would that kind of deck still work in 2025? Or do investors expect way more now?

[saxe]

I had the same question, but after using a similar structure to Airbnb’s original pitch deck for my SaaS startup, I actually got my first round of funding! Investors appreciated the clarity—10 solid slides, clean design, and a focused story. It turns out simplicity still works in 2025, especially when you present real traction and a clear problem-solution fit. I’d say don’t overthink it—just be direct and compelling. For inspiration, I highly recommend checking out this pitch deck example  It helped me a ton!

[Tandriant]

Totally agree! Clear storytelling and clean slides make a huge difference—investors don’t want fluff, just real value.

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