Create an Investor One-Pager in 5 Minutes
AI asks about your startup and traction, then writes a professional one-page summary investors can scan in 60 seconds.
Create an Investor One-Pager in 5 Minutes
River's Investor One-Pager Generator creates compelling single-page summaries that busy investors scan in 60 seconds. The AI asks about your startup, traction, team, and funding ask, then writes a professionally formatted one-pager with all 7 essential sections: problem, solution, traction, market, business model, team, and ask. Used by 2,000+ founders for email attachments, warm introductions, and accelerator applications.
One-pagers outperform pitch decks for initial outreach because investors can quickly assess fit without committing 15 minutes. The AI structures your one-pager to lead with your strongest proof points (traction metrics, customer logos, team credentials), uses numbers over adjectives, and fits everything onto one page without shrinking fonts. Perfect for cold emails, angel outreach, or situations where you need maximum impact in minimum space.
Best for pre-seed and seed founders preparing for fundraising, entrepreneurs making warm introductions, or teams applying to accelerators. If an investor asks for a quick overview, or you're doing high-volume outreach, this creates the one-pager that gets you the meeting.
What Makes Investor One-Pagers Work
Effective one-pagers answer five questions in 60 seconds: What do you do? Why does it matter? What progress have you made? Why will you win? What do you need? Weak one-pagers waste space on mission statements. Strong ones lead with traction (e.g., '$47K MRR, 340% YoY growth'), use specific numbers, and make the opportunity immediately clear. The difference between ignored and interested is specificity and proof.
The best one-pagers follow visual hierarchy: company name + one-sentence description at top, then problem/solution with concrete examples, traction section with actual metrics (not 'strong growth'), market size with credible sources, business model showing unit economics, team section with relevant credentials (previous exits, FAANG experience, domain expertise), and specific ask with use of funds. Every sentence earns its place.
To test your one-pager: show it to someone unfamiliar with your startup for 60 seconds, then take it away. Can they explain what you do, who you serve, and why you might succeed? If not, it's not clear enough. The 60-second rule is real—investors decide whether to keep reading within a minute.
What Your One-Pager Includes
7 essential sections: problem, solution, traction, market, model, team, ask
Traction metrics formatted for maximum impact
TAM/SAM/SOM market sizing with credible framing
Team credentials highlighting relevant experience
Clear funding ask and specific use of funds
Professional layout that fits on exactly one page
How It Works
- 1Answer questions about your startupAI asks about your product, traction, team, market, and funding details
- 2AI writes your one-pagerGenerates complete one-page summary in 5 minutes with all 7 sections
- 3Review and customizeAdjust metrics, refine messaging, ensure everything fits on one page
- 4Share with investorsExport as PDF for emails, intros, or accelerator applications
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a one-pager and a pitch deck?
A one-pager is a single-page summary for initial outreach—it gets you the meeting. A pitch deck is a 10-15 slide presentation for the meeting itself. Use one-pagers for email attachments, warm intros, and accelerator applications. Use decks when you have 15-30 minutes of attention. Most investors prefer one-pagers first because they can assess fit in 60 seconds before committing to a call.
What if I don't have much traction yet?
The AI adapts to your stage. Pre-revenue? Emphasize waitlist size, beta users, LOIs, partnerships, or development milestones. Focus on what proof you have: customer conversations, pilot commitments, or technical progress. Early-stage one-pagers lean more on market opportunity and team credentials. Be honest about stage, but frame momentum positively.
Should I send my pitch deck along with the one-pager?
For cold or warm outreach, send just the one-pager first—it's more likely to get read than a 15-slide attachment. If an investor responds with interest, then share the full deck. For warm intros where someone is forwarding your info, include both so the investor can choose their engagement level. Always lead with the one-pager.
What sections should an investor one-pager include?
The 7 essential sections are: (1) Problem you're solving, (2) Your solution, (3) Traction metrics, (4) Market opportunity with TAM/SAM/SOM, (5) Business model and unit economics, (6) Team credentials, and (7) Funding ask with use of funds. Lead with your strongest section—usually traction if you have it, team credentials if pre-traction.
Can I use this for Y Combinator and other accelerator applications?
Yes—many accelerators request one-pagers as part of applications. This gives you a strong starting point, though you may need to adjust format based on specific requirements. YC-style applications want more focus on traction and growth; industry-specific accelerators might want deeper market context. Use this as your base, then customize per application.
How do I make my traction section stand out?
Lead with your most impressive metric and be specific: '$47K MRR growing 35% MoM' beats 'strong revenue growth.' Include 3-5 proof points: revenue/users, growth rate, notable customers, retention rate, and key milestones. Use numbers, not adjectives. If pre-revenue, quantify what you have: '847 waitlist signups,' '23 customer interviews completed,' or '3 signed LOIs totaling $50K ACV.'
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