Waveup

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Transcend.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Venture capital firm investing in the future of games and digital entertainment

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Waveup to accomplish?

• Develop a clear, professional pitch deck for our next early stage venture fund.

SOLUTION

How did you find Waveup?

Inbound

Why did you select Waveup over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Portfolio

How many teammates from Waveup were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Waveup provides business consulting services in corporate finance, specializing in fund deck creation. They deliver comprehensive end-to-end assistance in developing professional fund decks, handling the entire process from initial concept through final delivery. Their work includes creating both PowerPoint and PDF versions of the deck, developing narrative structure, crafting content, designing visual elements, and refining the presentation to meet professional standards. The service maintains industry-standard quality and includes an iterative process with dedicated revision rounds to ensure the final product effectively communicates the fund's story.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Based on the project with Waveup, we achieved several concrete deliverables that demonstrated clear success:

• A comprehensive visual design upgrade that elevated our fund's professional presentation
• Two polished pitch decks: 
  • A detailed long-form deck for in-depth investor discussions
  • A concise short deck for initial outreach and quick presentations
• Additional supporting collateral materials

The team consistently exceeded expectations throughout the engagement, delivering high-quality work beyond the initial scope. The final materials provide us with a complete suite of professional presentation tools that effectively communicate our fund's story.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Waveup demonstrated strong project management capabilities throughout our engagement. They maintained a professional approach to timelines, consistently meeting deadlines or proactively communicating when additional time was needed. When timeline adjustments were necessary, they clearly explained the reasons and provided updated delivery dates.

Their communication was reliable and thorough. The team was responsive to questions and handled change requests efficiently, providing clear follow-up on all modifications. They maintained a professional demeanor throughout the project, which made collaboration smooth and effective.

Their organized approach to managing deliverables and communication helped keep the project on track while ensuring quality standards were met. This balanced attention to both timeline management and quality control was particularly valuable for our project's success.

What was your primary form of communication with Waveup?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What truly distinguished Waveup was their deep understanding of communicating with financial investors. They demonstrated an exceptional ability to grasp our message and translate it into language and presentations that resonate perfectly with institutional investors. Their expertise in financial communications helped sharpen our narrative and position our fund effectively for our target audience. This combination of industry knowledge and communication skills was invaluable in creating materials that speak directly to sophisticated investors' needs and expectations.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Waveup could have done differently?

None.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Investment Analyst of Signature Ventures

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Venture Capital

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Waveup to accomplish?

• Design Pitchdeck

SOLUTION

How did you find Waveup?

Referral

Why did you select Waveup over others?

Good value for cost

How many teammates from Waveup were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Design Pitchdeck

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Done Pitchdeck

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Very Timely and direct communication

What was your primary form of communication with Waveup?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their direct communication was most impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Waveup could have done differently?

Took 2-3 Iterations until all remarks are implemented

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the CIO of a real estate company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

General Partner, alternative investments

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Waveup to accomplish?

• Pitch deck design
• Pitch deck building

SOLUTION

How did you find Waveup?

Online Search

Why did you select Waveup over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Waveup were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

WaveUp has done pitch deck design and development services for us

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Deliverables on time, design and content to our satisfaction.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Deliverables on time, response times could be better

What was your primary form of communication with Waveup?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The international expertise of the team was impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Waveup could have done differently?

More efficient communication

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Optima Mergers & Acquisitions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're sell-side advisors to business owners in the lower middle market (typically $10 - $100 million) in the United States.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Waveup to accomplish?

• We engaged Waveup to provide industry research and prepare a teaser, a confidential information memorandum, and an Excel-based financial modeling tool.

SOLUTION

How did you find Waveup?

Online Search

Why did you select Waveup over others?

Good value for cost

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of the work included a deep dive into a niche industry, along with sell-side documents incuding a teaser, a confidential information memorandum, and robust Excel-based financial modeling tool. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

teaser, memorandum, and financial modeling tool. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The project was delivered consistent with the established timeline. 

What was your primary form of communication with Waveup?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their ability to deliver a deep analysis of the target industry and to produce high quality work products. 

Are there any areas for improvement or something Waveup could have done differently?

No. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Managing Director of Alpine Energy group, LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Developer, owner, operator of renewable and fossil fueld based power plants.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Waveup to accomplish?

• assemble an information memorandum in support of a potential acquisition

SOLUTION

How did you find Waveup?

Online Search

Why did you select Waveup over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned
• experience matched requirements

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Waveup assembled information and data both provided by us as the client and from third party sources to assemble an investment memorandum for a potential acquisition.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Waveup produced an excellent invesntment document for use with potential investors. The supply of information to waveup was slower andless thorough than planned, but they made up for this by connducting third party reaserch to complete the assignment.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management was driven by a schedule with milestones. Waveup generally met our expectations in terms of project management.

What was your primary form of communication with Waveup?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Waveup's employees are based in europe, but were able to comunicate efficiently with us in the US on our time zones and produced a document similar in design and content to what we would see from large investment banks.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Waveup could have done differently?

No

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Marketing Assistant of a consumer products & services company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We're a mission-driven organisation that has developed a technology to
repurpose plastic waste into sustainable materials

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Waveup to accomplish?

• Clearly articulate our unique value proposition in the market.
• Craft investor-focused messaging with compelling content.
• Deliver a standout deck with exceptional design.

SOLUTION

How did you find Waveup?

Online Search

Why did you select Waveup over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Waveup were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We were raising a Series A round and needed urgent help with a pitch deck. Waveup worked quickly and efficiently to provide a deck that exceeded expectations in both design and content quality. The team was highly responsive, implementing all feedback and edits immediately. They were a pleasure to work with, offering guidance not just on the deck but also on the overall fundraising process and market positioning.Thanks to their support, we’ve already booked multiple meetings with VCs and secured early commitments. The feedback on the deck from investors has been amazing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The project led to significant progress in our fundraising efforts. We secured early commitments from investors shortly after completing the deck and booked multiple meetings with top-tier VCs. The feedback from investors was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the deck for its polished design and impactful messaging.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Waveup’s project management was excellent - organized, timely, and responsive. They delivered all items on schedule and adapted quickly to our needs, providing solutions that exceeded expectations. Communication was seamless, making the process smooth and efficient.

What was your primary form of communication with Waveup?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Waveup’s team is exceptionally skilled, responsive, and collaborative. Their expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering value make them truly stand out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Waveup could have done differently?

Honestly, there’s nothing we would change. The process was smooth, the team was responsive, and the results exceeded our expectations. If anything, we wish we had engaged them sooner.