Upload the current version and get a clear picture of what's working, what to change, and what will make the next version land with investors.
Confidential · 10 dimensions scored · results within 24h
Choose the review depth that fits where you are, upload the version you're actually using, and add any context that matters.
Quick Scan gives you fast signal. Deeper tiers add slide-level breakdown, stronger rewrite direction, and founder time where it matters most.
Use the review to tighten the deck fast. When the opportunity is bigger than slides, move into the strategic layer for positioning and fundraising logic.
Start with a free Quick Scan to see where you stand. Go deeper when you want slide-level feedback, founder review, or strategic support for the raise.
Select the tier that matches what you need. For paid tiers, we confirm scope, timing, and payment by email after submission.
Confidential · PDF or PPTX · Max 25 MB
See exactly what a Quick Scan delivers. This is a sample report for a fictional startup — your results will be based on your actual deck.
“Showed me exactly which 3 slides were killing my raise. Fixed them over a weekend, got a term sheet two weeks later.”
“I thought the deck was the problem. The diagnostic showed it was the positioning. That one insight saved us months of wrong outreach.”
“Quick Scan gave me the clarity I needed. I changed 3 slides and sent it to my top-choice VC the same week.”
Yes. Your deck is stored securely and never shared with third parties. It is only reviewed by the Blackgate team for the purpose of your selected tier. You can request deletion at any time.
PDF, PPTX, PPT, DOC, and DOCX. Maximum file size is 25 MB. PDF works best for accurate visual analysis.
Quick Scan (free): within 24 hours. Full Deck Analysis: within 48 hours. Expert Review: within 48 hours. Deck + Strategy includes scheduling a call, typically within one week.
Quick Scan and Full Deck Analysis use a structured review process calibrated against VC standards. Expert Review and Deck + Strategy include direct founder-led review by Wojciech Buła (PhD, EMBA, 18 years founder experience).
Choose your tier, upload the deck, and submit. For paid tiers, we confirm scope, timing, and payment by email after submission. No charges until we confirm fit and you agree to proceed.
Absolutely. Many founders start with the free Quick Scan and upgrade to a deeper tier once they see the initial results. Just reply to your results email to upgrade.
Narrative Clarity, Problem Definition, Market Evidence, Business Model, Competitive Positioning, Team Credibility, Traction & Validation, Financial Logic, Ask & Use of Funds, and Visual & Design. Each is scored 0–100.
Sometimes the biggest opportunity is in the story behind the slides — the positioning, the fundraising logic, the investor conversation itself. That's where a 1:1 call makes the difference.