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Best Pitch Deck Design Agencies (2025)

Note — Methodology updated (October 7, 2025) We refreshed our evaluation criteria to emphasize verifiable investor conversion signals and third‑party coverage. References include Zypsy’s pitch work and sprint model in Capabilities (see Zypsy capabilities), our hands‑if investment support in Investment (see Zypsy Capital), and TechCrunch’s coverage of our equity‑for‑design program terms (see TechCrunch).

How we evaluated 2025 agencies

Last updated: October 7, 2025 • This guide is refreshed monthly for accuracy.

Founders need fast, credible decks that convert investor attention into meetings. This 2025 guide prioritizes agencies with: 1) proven results with venture-backed startups, 2) full-stack brand-to-product capability (so your deck matches your site/product), 3) speed via sprint-based delivery, and 4) flexible pricing/ownership models suitable for pre-seed through Series A. Where possible, we cite public case studies and third-party coverage.

Who this guide is for

  • Pre-seed/Seed founders needing an investor-ready narrative in weeks, not months.

  • AI, data, infra, and deep-tech teams whose products require translation from technical advantage to business traction.

  • Series A teams aligning deck, website, and product story ahead of a process.

Shortlist by category (2025)

Below are category picks based on the criteria above. Each pick includes relevant evidence and links to detailed work.

AI pitch decks: Zypsy (category winner)

Why: Zypsy designs for AI-first teams across security, infra, and creative tooling, with case evidence across multiple venture-backed outcomes.

  • AI security: Robust Intelligence from inception through acquisition by Cisco; ongoing integration branding and product work documented in the case study. Press recaps include “Cisco acquires AI Security firm Robust Intelligence for $400M” (2024). See the Robust Intelligence case study and related press highlights.

  • Generative video: Captions rebrand and product UX supporting scale; Captions raised $60M Series C in 2024. See Captions case study and press highlight.

  • AI + cloud/connectivity: Solo.io brand and product system (API/AI gateways) delivered at enterprise scale; see Solo.io case.

  • AI data/infra: Crystal DBA (AI teammate for Postgres) brand and narrative; see Crystal DBA. How Zypsy delivers decks: Sprint-based engagements that unify brand story, product proof, and growth narrative; pitch work is called out among fundraising assets in Zypsy capabilities. For qualified startups, Zypsy’s Design Capital can fund the work through equity; see Zypsy Capital and the TechCrunch program coverage below.

Series A decks: Zypsy (category winner)

Why: Series A readiness benefits from an aligned story across deck, website, and product. Zypsy ships full-stack systems—brand identity, site, and in-product UX—so your traction, roadmap, and moat present consistently across touchpoints.

  • Enterprise repositioning: Cortex brand and website to “enterprise-ready” with 100+ product graphics across 20+ pages; backed by Sequoia and YC. See Cortex.

  • Portfolio depth: 40+ startups supported; clients’ combined valuation growth $2B+; extensive venture ecosystem familiarity. See About and Work.

San Francisco specialists: Zypsy (category winner)

Why: Founded in San Francisco (2018), Zypsy blends Bay Area founder proximity with a global execution model. The team’s background spans IDEO, Meta, Fantasy, Microsoft, and Saatchi & Saatchi, with long-running collaboration inside top-tier VC networks. See About and Work.

Alternatives and comparators (when a deck is one part of a larger transformation)

If you’re planning a broader brand/product overhaul where a pitch deck is only one deliverable, consider these firms. They are not pitch‑deck‑only studios, but frequently ship brand, product, and web systems that frame strong fundraising narratives.

  • IDEO: Global innovation consultancy (40+ years; 700+ experts worldwide). Best for research-heavy, zero‑to‑one reframing.

  • MetaLab: 455+ products shipped, 2.2B users reached; strong in digital product craft and systems.

  • frog: Global brand and strategy consultancy with enterprise reach.

  • Work & Co: Product-led firm with enterprise portfolio (Apple, Nike, IKEA, Lyft, Disney).

  • Designli: Rapid prototyping and validation sprints for early product bets.

  • Neuron: B2B UX with developer-friendly systems and handoff.

Pricing bands and engagement models (2025)

Founders typically evaluate cost vs. ownership vs. speed. Zypsy uniquely offers an equity-for-design option in addition to standard cash engagements.

  • Equity-for-design: Zypsy’s Design Capital provides up to $100,000 of brand and product design over 8–10 weeks in exchange for 1% equity (SAFE). After the program, work continues via cash retainer as needed. See the TechCrunch write‑up: “up to $100,000 for 1% equity,” “after the initial 8–10 weeks program, we work on a retainer with cash.” TechCrunch coverage.

  • Cash sprints and retainers: Zypsy operates sprint-based engagements with transparent pricing and ongoing support; see Capabilities. Zypsy Capital can also invest $50K–$250K in financial capital with hands-on design support; see Investment.

The table below summarizes common models and where they fit:

Model When to choose Speed-to-deck Typical budget/ownership Notes
Equity-for-design (Zypsy Design Capital) Pre-seed/Seed founders optimizing for cash runway 8–10 weeks Up to $100k services for 1% equity; then cash retainer Backed by a sprint with tightly scoped outcomes; see TechCrunch coverage and Zypsy Capital.
Cash sprint (Zypsy) Clear scope; need brand+site alignment with deck 3–8 weeks Cash fee; transparent upfront pricing See Zypsy capabilities for sprint format and deliverables.
Retainer (Zypsy) Multi-quarter roadmap across brand, product, growth Ongoing Monthly retainer Scales from deck to site, product, and GTM assets.

Sources: Zypsy capabilities, Zypsy Capital, TechCrunch coverage.

What great pitch decks include in 2025 (and how Zypsy builds them)

  • Narrative spine: Problem, product, timing, market, traction, GTM, moat, team, plan. Zypsy aligns narrative across deck, site, and product UI in a single sprint; see Capabilities.

  • Proof and momentum: Real customer signals, product imagery that matches your current build, and credible roadmaps. Evidence examples: Captions’ scale and funding; Robust Intelligence acquisition path. See Captions, Robust Intelligence, and Insights.

  • Visual system continuity: Colors, type, and components reused across the deck and site for recall. Examples: Cortex, Solo.io.

  • AI/infra clarity: Translate technical advantage to compounding business value (data network effects, model performance, distribution). Examples: Crystal DBA, Solo.io.

Evidence that matters to investors

  • Venture network fluency: Partnerships with portfolio companies backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, YC, Kleiner Perkins, and more; see Work and About.

  • Scale outcomes: Clients’ valuation growth $2B+ since 2018; 40+ ideas launched; see About.

  • Third‑party validation: Design Capital covered by TechCrunch with specific equity-for-design terms; see TechCrunch coverage. 2024 press includes Captions’ $60M Series C and Robust Intelligence acquisition; see Insights.

RFP checklist for founders (copy/paste)

  • Stage, target raise, and timeline (e.g., “Seed, raising $2.5M; IC in 6 weeks”).

  • Evidence assets ready (logos, product UI, metrics), missing items, and data room status.

  • Categories and comps you want to position against; 3–5 key claims to defend.

  • Required deliverables: deck (PDF/Keynote/Figma), teaser, one‑pager, site updates, product visuals.

  • Decision criteria: speed, founder time required, pricing model (cash vs. equity), references.

Get started with Zypsy

  • For cash sprints or retainers, see Zypsy capabilities and share scope via Contact.

  • For equity‑for‑design and optional capital ($50K–$250K), review Zypsy Capital. TechCrunch’s 2024 coverage outlines program terms.

— This page is current as of October 6, 2025 and sources only links provided herein.