Write your ask slide paragraph
AI creates clear, compelling investment ask from your raise details that closes strong.
Write your ask slide paragraph
River's Ask Slide Writer creates clear investment asks that close your pitch strong. You provide raise details and use of funds, and the AI writes a focused paragraph with specific raise amount and instrument, clear use of funds allocation, milestone this capital achieves, and next round positioning. Whether you're raising seed, Series A, or pre-seed, a clear ask slide makes it easy for investors to say yes by showing exactly what you need and what it gets you.
Unlike vague closes, we create specific, thoughtful asks that show capital efficiency. The AI states the exact amount and terms clearly (no games), breaks down use of funds with percentages, shows what milestone this achieves (path to next stage), demonstrates capital efficiency and planning, and maintains the confident, clear tone that makes investors trust your judgment. You get ask slides that make investors think 'they know exactly what they need and why.'
This tool is perfect for fundraising founders closing pitch decks, first-time fundraisers who don't know how to structure the ask, anyone whose investors say 'what exactly are you raising?', or founders who have a number but struggle to justify it. If you know how much you're raising but don't know how to present the ask compellingly, this tool helps. Use it as the final slide in your pitch deck before Q&A.
What Makes Ask Slides Close Deals
Winning ask slides are specific and justify the amount. The best asks state exact raise amount and instrument clearly, break down use of funds by category (hiring, product, marketing), show what milestone this gets you to, explain timing and runway, and position next round thoughtfully. Weak asks stay vague ('raising $1M-$3M'), don't explain use of funds, or make the raise seem random. Investors want to fund a plan, not just give you money. Show them the plan. Specific beats vague always.
Effective ask structure follows clear progression. Sentence 1: Amount and instrument. Sentence 2: Use of funds breakdown. Sentence 3: Milestone this achieves. Sentence 4: Next round positioning. This structure answers every investor question: how much, for what, to achieve what, and what's next? Random asks without structure make investors doubt your planning. Clear progression proves you've thought it through.
What You Get
Clear ask slide ready for final pitch deck slide
Specific amount, instrument, and use of funds
Milestone and runway clearly stated
Next round positioning showing forward planning
Confident tone that makes decision easy
How It Works
- 1Provide raise detailsShare amount, instrument, use of funds, milestone, next round (50-200 words)
- 2AI writes ask slideOur AI creates compelling ask paragraph in 30 seconds
- 3Add as final slidePlace as last content slide before Q&A
- 4Close with confidenceEnd pitch with clear specific ask
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I include valuation in the ask or keep it for conversations?
Depends on your leverage and stage. Strong traction, raising seed: include valuation cap ($10M post-money SAFE). Weak traction or very early: focus on amount, mention instrument, discuss valuation in follow-ups. Priced rounds (Series A+): usually include valuation. General rule: if valuation helps your story (you're raising on favorable terms), include it. If it's a point of negotiation, you can skip and say 'raising $2M seed on SAFE, terms negotiable with lead.' But don't hide it forever. Investors will ask.
How detailed should use of funds be on the slide?
High level on slide, detailed in appendix or data room. Slide format: 'Use of funds: $1.2M engineering (4 hires), $500K sales/marketing (2 AEs, demand gen), $300K operations and runway.' That's 3 categories with rough numbers. Don't list 'Engineer 1: $150K, Engineer 2: $140K...' That's too detailed for final slide. Show you've thought it through (categories, rough split) without overwhelming. Be ready with detailed budget in follow-up or data room.
What if I don't know exactly what milestone this gets me to?
You should figure that out before pitching. Investors need to know what you'll achieve with their capital. Format: 'This gets us to [specific outcome] in [timeframe].' Examples: 'This gets us to $200K MRR and profitable unit economics in 18 months.' 'This gets us to product-market fit with 100 paying customers.' 'This gets us to Series A metrics ($1M ARR).' Don't say 'we'll figure it out.' Show you have a plan. Model your burn rate, hiring plan, and growth projections. Know your milestones before asking for money.
Should I mention next round on this slide or just this round?
Briefly mention next round to show forward planning. Format: 'This seed round gets us to $200K MRR, positioning us for $8M Series A when we hit $1M ARR in 18 months.' Shows: (1) you know this isn't the last round, (2) you have a path forward, (3) you understand fundraising cadence. Don't overemphasize next round (focus is this round). But showing you've thought beyond this raise proves you're planning strategically. One sentence about next round is perfect.
What if investors push back on the amount during Q&A?
Be flexible but have reasoning. If you're asking for $2M and investor says '$1.5M works better for our fund size,' you can say: 'We can make $1.5M work by [specific adjustments]. Core plan stays the same, we'd adjust [specific area].' Shows flexibility without seeming desperate. But if your plan requires $2M minimum, defend it: 'We need $2M minimum to hit break-even. Less than that means another raise in 9-12 months which is distracting.' Know your number and your flexibility range before pitching.
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