I had the same question, but after using a similar structure to Airbnb’s original pitch deck for my SaaS startup, I actually got my first round of funding! Investors appreciated the clarity—10 solid slides, clean design, and a focused story. It turns out simplicity still works in 2025, especially when you present real traction and a clear problem-solution fit. I’d say don’t overthink it—just be direct and compelling. For inspiration, I highly recommend checking out this pitch deck example It helped me a ton!