On Thrusday, July 10, you’ll get the rare opportunity to learn what really matters when pitching to VCs – straight from someone who sees hundreds of decks every year.

In this 120-minute special edition of the Collective Incubator Academy, Fabian Krautwurst (Principal at NAP – Nerds And Pioneers, ex-Cavalry Ventures) will share what catches an investor’s eye, how decks are actually screened, and what convinces VCs to take a meeting – or even write a check.

You’ll learn:

-The 4 key elements every VC looks for in a pitch deck

-How long investors really spend on your slides (spoiler: not much)

-How to structure your story to stand out in a crowded dealflow

-Common mistakes founders make when pitching – and how to avoid them

PLUS: Receive live feedback on specific questions about your pitch deck.

About the speaker:

Fabian Krautwurst is a Principal at NAP (formerly Cavalry Ventures), a pre-seed VC fund backing exceptional early-stage founders across Europe. NAP stands for "Nerds And Pioneers," reflecting their focus on teams with deep domain expertise and unique perspectives on their markets or technologies. Fabian has screened hundreds of pitch decks, negotiated numerous deals, and supported founders through the fundraising journey from first check to follow-on rounds. With a background in business and as a software developer, Fabian combines operational experience with sharp investor insight. He is passionate about early-stage companies and has a strong track record of supporting visionary entrepreneurs from day one.



📅 Date: Thursday, July 10

🕓 Time: 4:00 PM

📍 Location: Collective Incubator 1.OG (online on request)

🎯 Target Group: Early-stage founders (with or without pitch deck)