For deep tech companies, this is where you win or lose investor conviction. Be thorough. Most of this section is Phase 1 (🟢). Detailed patent filings and trade secret documentation are Phase 2 (🟡).
Provide a detailed, technical description of your core technology. Explain clearly why your approach is 10x better than the status quo - not just incrementally better. Include quantitative benchmarks where possible.
Core Technology:
[Detailed description of the underlying technology, architecture, and scientific principles]
Why 10x Better:
[Clear articulation of performance advantages vs. existing solutions - include metrics, benchmarks, or scientific comparisons]
List all patents (filed, pending, granted), trade secrets, and other IP assets. For deep tech, this is often a primary value driver.
| IP Type | Title or Description | Status | Filing Date | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patent | [Title] | Granted / Pending / Filed | [Date] | [Country/Region] |
| Patent | [Title] | Granted / Pending / Filed | [Date] | [Country/Region] |
| Trade Secret | [Description] | Active | - | - |
[Upload patent filing documents] 🟡 Note: Detailed patent filings and trade secret documentation should only be shared in Phase 2 (on request, often after NDA).
Show what you have built, what you are building now, and what is next over the next 12-24 months. Tie milestones to commercial outcomes.
| Milestone | Target Date | Status | Commercial Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Feature/capability] | [Date] | Done / In Progress / Planned | [Revenue unlock or customer need] |
Pre-recorded product demos are strongly recommended over live demos - they save your engineering team's time and ensure a polished presentation.
[Upload or link demo video 1 - Core product walkthrough]
[Upload or link demo video 2 - Specific use case or customer workflow]